{"id":2360,"date":"2024-03-28T13:26:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T20:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/semantic-kernel\/?p=2360"},"modified":"2024-04-01T10:19:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T17:19:42","slug":"learning-paths-for-semantic-kernel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/agent-framework\/learning-paths-for-semantic-kernel\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Paths for Semantic Kernel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to highlight new learning content released focused on Semantic Kernel.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/develop-ai-agents-azure-open-ai-semantic-kernel-sdk\/\">APL-2005 Develop AI agents using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/student-hub\/net-conf-student-zone\">Student Hub Overview &#8211; Microsoft Learn Student Hub | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>.NET Conf Student Zone &#8211; Explore AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/student-hub\/net-conf-student-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.NET Conf Student Zone<\/a> you can learn in a beginner-friendly virtual event where you\u2019ll learn how to build projects using C# and .NET. In the <strong>Explore AI <\/strong>dedicated section, shown below, you can learn about AI, how to get started, and using GPT models to improve text completions with Semantic Kernel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/semantic-kernel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/03\/Explore-AI.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2369 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/semantic-kernel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/03\/Explore-AI.png\" alt=\"Image Explore AI\" width=\"936\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/agent-framework\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/03\/Explore-AI.png 936w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/agent-framework\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/03\/Explore-AI-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/agent-framework\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2024\/03\/Explore-AI-768x342.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d9uzkkWfVho?si=2KG0qcKzst8-3YCI\">Who Needs Semantic Kernel? <\/a>\u00a0&#8211; <\/strong>Join Semantic Kernel expert, John Maeda VP of Design and Ai as he introduces Blake \u2013 the app developer who came back from December holidays in 2023 to a boss suddenly wanting AI in their App ASAP.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/ku3jEkjC09A?si=NPddaODbBzE43vpw\">Semantic Kernel for Beginners<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>Get introduced to Semantic Kernel for developers, covering essential components such as the kernel SDK, planners, memories and connectors. Learn through examples and applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APL-2005 Learning Path: Developing AI Agents using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Learn released a new learning path called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/develop-ai-agents-azure-open-ai-semantic-kernel-sdk\/\">APL-2005 Develop AI agents using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/strong>. This learning path is focused on how to use the Semantic Kernel SDK to build intelligent applications that automate tasks and perform natural language processing.<\/p>\n<p>Some suggested Prerequisites are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience programming in C#.<\/li>\n<li>Visual Studio Code IDE installed.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Azure and the Azure portal.<\/li>\n<li>Access to Azure Open AI Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are five key Modules in the Learning Path<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/build-your-kernel\/\">Building your Kernel<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>This module introduces the Semantic Kernel SDK. Learn how the kernel connects code to large language models to extend functionality with generative artificial intelligence.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/create-plugins-semantic-kernel\/\">Create Plugins for Semantic Kernel<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; This module explores Semantic Kernel SDK plugins. Learn how plugins to the SDK are used to accomplish customized tasks and create intelligent applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/give-your-ai-agent-skills\/\">Give your AI Agent Skills<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; This module explores native functions in the Semantic Kernel SDK. Learn how native functions can accomplish customized tasks, effectively giving your AI agent a &#8220;skill.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/use-intelligent-planners\/\">Use Intelligent Planners<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; This module introduces different ways to automatically invoke functions using the Semantic Kernel SDK. Learn how planners can generate plans to accomplish tasks and how to fine-tune planners to optimize performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/guided-project-create-ai-travel-agent\/\">Guided Project \u2013 Create an AI Travel Agent<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; This module guides you through the steps required to develop a proof-of-concept AI Travel assistant with the Semantic Kernel SDK. 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