Microsoft's 50-day 'AI Skills Fest' begins soon: How to register
What's the story
Microsoft has announced a global AI Skills Fest, starting April 8.
The tech giant's aim is to break a Guinness World Record by getting the "most users" to participate in an online, multi-level artificial intelligence lesson in a single day.
The event, scheduled for April 7 at 11:00pm UTC (April 8 at 4:30am IST), will kick off a 50-day-long celebration to promote artificial intelligence (AI) skills among different audiences around the world.
Training program
AI Skills Fest: A comprehensive learning experience
The AI Skills Fest will include a diverse array of educational activities to suit different user requirements.
These will range from hackathons, community events, and self-paced tutorials to virtual and live in-person events and Microsoft Learn Challenges.
The company asks participants to "continue with 50 days of curated AI training in your preferred way," highlighting the program's flexibility and diversity.
Skill development
Microsoft offers hands-on learning opportunities
Participants in the AI Skills Fest will get to learn how to leverage Microsoft's AI apps and services to build solutions quickly.
The company said, "You can acquire skills in agents, AI security, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and Fabric."
This hands-on approach is aimed at giving users practical skills that they can use in the real world.
Productivity boost
A boon for business professionals
The AI Skills Fest isn't just for techies, it's also aimed at helping business professionals.
Microsoft says participants can improve their productivity and get useful insights from this program.
"You can learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to simplify time-consuming and repetitive tasks, giving you more space to create and innovate," the company said, emphasizing the practical benefits of their training program.
Information
Here's how to register for the event
To register for the AI Skills Fest, visit Microsoft's official link, click "Register Now," sign in with your email ID, fill out the form, and click "Submit" to receive information about the event content and other activities.