Go beyond AI-102 certification by mastering the foundations of Azure AI concepts and services—reinforced through practical labs and real-world examples.
Key FeaturesSolidify your understanding with targeted questions at the end of each chapterAssess your knowledge of key concepts with over 45 exam-style questions, complete with detailed explanationsGet hands-on experience with GitHub projects, along with ongoing support from the author on GitHubPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description
Written by a seasoned solutions architect and Microsoft AI professional with over 25 years of IT experience, Azure AI-102 Certification Essentials will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently pass the Azure AI-102 certification exam and advance your career. This comprehensive guide covers all of the exam objectives, from designing AI solutions to integrating AI models into Azure services. By combining theoretical concepts with visual examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world use cases, the chapters teach you how to effectively apply your new-found knowledge.
The book emphasizes responsible AI practices, addressing fairness, reliability, privacy, and security, while guiding you through testing AI models with diverse data and navigating legal considerations. Featuring the latest Azure AI tools and technologies, each chapter concludes with hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning, culminating in Chapter 11’s comprehensive set of 45 mock questions that simulate the actual exam and help you assess your exam readiness.
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to confidently design, implement, and integrate AI solutions on Azure, while achieving this highly sought-after certification.
What you will learnLearn core concepts relating to AI, LLMs, NLP, and generative AIBuild and deploy with Azure AI Foundry, CI/CD, and containersManage and secure Azure AI services with built-in toolsApply responsible AI using Azure AI Content SafetyPerform OCR and analysis with Azure AI VisionBuild apps with the Azure AI Language and Speech servicesExplore knowledge mining with Azure AI Search and Content UnderstandingImplement RAG and fine-tuning with Azure OpenAIBuild agents using Azure AI Foundry Agent Service and Semantic KernelWho this book is for
If you’re preparing for the Azure AI-102 certification exam, this book is for you. Developers, engineers, and career transitioners moving from traditional software development to AI-focused roles can use this guide to deepen their understanding of AI within the Azure ecosystem. This book is also beneficial for students and educators looking to apply AI/ML concepts using Azure. No prior experience in AI/ML is required as this book provides comprehensive coverage of exam topics with detailed explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises to build your confidence and expertise.
Table of ContentsUnderstanding AI, ML, and Azure’s AI ServicesGetting Started with Azure AI: Studio, Pipelines, and ContainerizationManaging, Monitoring, and Securing Azure AI ServicesImplementing Content Moderation SolutionsExploring Azure AI Vision SolutionsImplementing Natural Language Processing Solutions Implementing Knowledge Mining, Document Intelligence, and Content UnderstandingWorking on Generative AI SolutionsImplementing Agentic Solutions with Azure AI Agent Service Practical AI Implementation: Industry Use Cases, Technical Patterns, and Hands-On ProjectsPreparing for the AI-102: Azure AI Engineer Associate Certification Exam
From the Publisher
What inspired you to write this book, and why now?
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work directly with customers across industries, helping them implement real-world AI solutions on Azure—ranging from Language and Vision to Generative AI. I noticed a clear need for a book that not only helps readers prepare for the AI-102 certification but also teaches how to apply Azure AI services in practical, production-ready ways. With Azure evolving quickly and the demand for applied AI growing across the enterprise, now felt like the perfect time to combine my field experience into a single resource that bridges certification readiness with real-world solution building.
What makes this book different from other AI-102 prep guides or Azure AI books?
This isn’t just another certification book. It blends exam prep with field-tested solutions drawn from real enterprise implementations. In addition to covering all AI-102 objectives, the book includes over 45 mock exam questions, GitHub-based labs, and practical solution patterns used by Microsoft customers today. You’ll learn how to apply services like Azure OpenAI, Search, and Document Intelligence in business-critical contexts. Whether you’re aiming to pass the exam or build reliable, scalable AI solutions, this book gives you both the knowledge and the hands-on experience to do it confidently.
Can you share a real-world case study from the book?
One standout example is a RAG-based (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) chatbot we developed for a financial services company using Azure AI Search, OpenAI, and Document Intelligence. The client previously relied on hundreds of analysts manually scanning and interpreting unstructured documents. With this AI-powered solution, we automated that entire workflow—enabling employees to ask natural language questions and get instant, context-aware insights. This not only streamlined operations but saved the company millions in costs and improved productivity. The book breaks this down step-by-step so readers can build similar solutions.
ASIN : B0DWXCNX2B
Publisher : Packt Publishing
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Publication date : August 14, 2025
Edition : 1st
Language : English
File size : 27.5 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 644 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1836205265
Page Flip : Enabled
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