Generative AI with Azure Bot Service and Copilot Studio

Conversational AI is transforming how we interact with technology, but building chatbots that are both context-aware and secure requires a solid foundation in cloud-based AI tools. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the process of designing and deploying intelligent agents using the latest cloud capabilities. You will start with the fundamental concepts of conversational design and natural language processing before moving into hands-on implementation. By completing this course, you will transition from understanding basic chatbot mechanics to confidently building and deploying sophisticated generative AI agents that can handle complex user interactions. You will learn to leverage cloud infrastructure to make your bots scalable, secure, and highly responsive. What you'll learn: - Understand the core terminology and architecture of conversational AI and generative bots - Build and configure smart chatbots using Copilot Studio and Azure Bot Service - Deploy Conversational Language Understanding models to accurately interpret user intent - Integrate cognitive search capabilities to ground your bot in custom knowledge bases - Implement industry-standard security practices to protect user data and ensure privacy - Configure scalable cloud hosting environments to handle varying traffic demands The course begins with foundational definitions and conversational design principles before guiding you step-by-step through bot configuration, language model integration, and cloud deployment strategies. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior experience with AI development or cloud architecture. Start reading today to build your first secure, generative AI chatbot.