Viknaraj


Thursday, 24 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Series 2 - ATI Batticaloa

I had the pleasure of leading a session at ATI Batticaloa for  Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) students, where we dove into the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. We explored the latest developments in AI, how to claim 100% free exam vouchers, and practical use cases across various industries. Most importantly, we discussed how to kickstart their journey with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

The session was both interactive and insightful, featuring real-world examples, live demos, and practical guidance for anyone looking to advance their skills and grow a career in AI and how to improve Management and Accounting using Microsoft technology.

Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and upcoming sessions designed to support and empower your AI learning journey with Microsoft!







Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Series 1 - ATI Batticaloa

I had the pleasure of leading a session at ATI Batticaloa for HND IT students, where we dove into the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. We explored the latest developments in AI, how to claim 100% free exam vouchers, and practical use cases across various industries. Most importantly, we discussed how to kickstart your journey with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

The session was both interactive and insightful, featuring real-world examples, live demos, and practical guidance for anyone looking to advance their skills and grow a career in AI.

Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and upcoming sessions designed to support and empower your AI learning journey with Microsoft!







Monday, 21 April 2025

Tech Ambassador Programs



  • University students who are passionate about building AI-driven solutions with Microsoft technology.

  • University students interested in development, cloud, ML, and other Google technologies.

  • Students are passionate about tech communities and open-source.

  • Students with a focus on cloud computing and AWS technologies.

  • Students and developers are enthusiastic about APIS.

Friday, 18 April 2025

Creating a Microsoft Learn Account

Microsoft Learn is a comprehensive, free platform that offers interactive learning resources to help individuals, educators, and businesses acquire and enhance skills related to Microsoft products and technologies.



Free Learning Platforms with Free Certificates


Coursera (Free Courses via Audit or Financial Aid)
  • What it offers: Courses from top universities like Stanford, Yale, and companies like Google and IBM.
  • Free certificates: Apply for financial aid or look for free courses with certificates.
  • Popular topics: AI, Programming, Business, Cloud Computing.

edX (Audit for Free)
  • What it offers: Courses from MIT, Harvard, Microsoft, and more.
  • Free certificates: Audit courses for free; sometimes, financial aid is available.
  • Popular topics: Data Science, Engineering, Leadership, Cybersecurity.

LinkedIn Learning (Free for Students & One-Month Trial)
  • What it offers: Professional development and tech courses.
  • Free certificates: 1-month free trial and free access via university or library accounts.
  • Popular topics: Career Skills, Excel, Programming, Marketing.

Microsoft Learn
  • What it offers: Hands-on learning paths on Microsoft technologies.
  • Free certificates: Special events and campaigns often include free certificates.
  • Popular topics: Azure, Power Platform, AI, DevOps.

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest Tour - IDM Eastern Campus

I had the opportunity to lead a session at the IDM Eastern Campus about Microsoft AI Skills Fest, where we explored the latest announcements in AI, obtaining 100% Free exam vouchers, practical applications across industries, and how to get started with Microsoft’s powerful AI tools and services.

It was an engaging and insightful session packed with industry examples, demos, and guidance for professionals looking to build their AI skills and careers.

Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and upcoming sessions on empowering your AI journey with Microsoft!










Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Microsoft AI Skills Fest

 



The Microsoft AI Skills Fest is an initiative by Microsoft aimed at helping individuals and professionals develop skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies. It typically includes a series of free workshops, training sessions, webinars, and hands-on labs designed to empower participants with AI knowledge and practical experience using Microsoft's AI tools like Azure AI, Copilot, and other AI services.


How do I join a Challenge?

Select the Challenge you want to participate in and register by selecting "Join the Challenge" once it starts. You will use your Microsoft Learn profile to register.

If you don't have a Microsoft Learn profile, that's okay. You can create one when you register.


Registration: https://aiskillsfest.event.microsoft.com/ 

How to Enter


Select one of the qualifying certification exams below.

Topic

Exam(s)

AI

AI-900: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-102: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Azure

AZ-900: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
AZ-204: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Data Platform

DP-900: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-700: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
DP-600: Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
DP-420: Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
DP-300: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
DP-203: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
DP-100: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate

Microsoft 365

MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator

Power Platform

PL-300: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Security

SC-401: Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365
SC-200: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate


To collect your free Microsoft Certification exam vouchers, Click here.