Microsoft's Vision for AI skilling

In this special episode of the Azure Essentials Show, hosted by Aaron Stark and Joshua Huang, we’re focusing on skilling in the era of AI. At a recent stop on the AI Tour, Aaron and Joshua caught up with Microsoft leaders Phil Evans, Mark Winters, and Ryan Curry, who discussed Microsoft's approach to AI skilling, the importance of continuous learning, and the latest resources and personalized learning plans available on Microsoft Learn. The conversations highlight strategies for organizations and individuals to build both technical and non-technical AI skills, emphasizing starting small, building confidence, and leveraging AI-powered tools to tailor learning experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn … • How Microsoft structures AI skilling resources for both technical and non-technical roles, and why a tailored approach is essential for organizational AI transformation. • The difference between official Microsoft learning plans and new AI-powered personalized plans, including how these plans adapt to individual goals and projects. • Practical strategies for starting small with AI adoption, building confidence through early successes, and scaling up to transformational change within organizations. Resources • New skills for a new way of working https://aka.ms/AIskills • Create a custom plan using AI https://learn.microsoft.com/plans/ai • Official Plan: Practical Foundation for AI Agents: A Developer's Guide to Azure AI Foundry, Apps, and Data https://aka.ms/ai_agents_apps__data • Explore essential resources! https://azure.com/AzureEssentials Related episodes • Inspiring AI Learning Stories https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/201 • Azure Skill-building Resources https://aka.ms/azenable/Skilling • Watch the Azure Essentials Show https://aka.ms/AzureEssentialsShow Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and overview of AI skilling in business 02:00 – Insights from Microsoft’s AI Tour in New York City 04:00 – Interview with Phil Evans: Continuous learning and AI Skills