Az-2005: Develop AI Agents Using Azure Openai and the Semantic Kernel SDK

The AZ-2005: Develop AI Agents Using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK course teaches developers how to build intelligent AI agents using Azure OpenAI Service and the Semantic Kernel SDK. This 8-hour hands-on course covers connecting applications to large language models, creating plugins, implementing intelligent planners for task automation, and building practical AI-powered applications. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in developing AI agents with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel
• Azure OpenAI Integration: connecting C# applications to GPT models through Azure OpenAI Service
• Semantic Kernel SDK: plugin architecture, function calling, and orchestration for AI applications
• Intelligent Planners: automated task planning and multi-step reasoning with AI agents
• Hands-On Project: building a complete AI travel agent application from scratch

Course Overview: AZ-2005 AI Agents with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel

Semantic Kernel is Microsoft’s open-source SDK that enables developers to integrate large language models into applications through a plugin-based architecture. Combined with Azure OpenAI Service, it provides enterprise-grade AI capabilities with security, compliance, and scalability. The AZ-2005 course provides practical experience building AI agents that can reason, plan, and execute tasks autonomously using natural language understanding.

Learning Objectives

1. Connect applications to Azure OpenAI — configure Azure OpenAI Service endpoints, manage API keys, and integrate LLM capabilities into C# applications
2. Build Semantic Kernel plugins — create native and semantic plugins for extending AI agent capabilities with custom business logic
3. Implement intelligent planners — configure AI planners that decompose complex tasks into executable steps using available plugins
4. Build a complete AI agent — develop a functional AI travel agent that demonstrates planning, memory, and tool-use capabilities

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for developers with C# experience, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts seeking to build intelligent applications using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel framework.

Career Benefits

AI agent development is one of the fastest-growing specializations in software engineering. The AZ-2005 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to build AI-powered applications using Microsoft’s AI stack — a competency in high demand for AI engineers, solution architects, and application developers building next-generation intelligent systems.

Prerequisites

• Intermediate C# programming experience
• Basic understanding of AI and large language models concepts
• Familiarity with Azure portal and Azure resource management
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AZ-2005 Applied Skills credential?

The AZ-2005 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to develop AI agents using Azure OpenAI and the Semantic Kernel SDK. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

What is Semantic Kernel?

Semantic Kernel is Microsoft’s open-source SDK for integrating large language models into applications. It provides a plugin architecture, planners, and memory management for building AI agents that can reason and execute tasks.

Do I need prior AI experience for AZ-2005?

No deep AI expertise is required. The course teaches AI integration concepts from a developer perspective. Strong C# skills and basic understanding of how LLMs work are the main prerequisites.

Does the AZ-2005 credential expire?

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials are valid for one year from the date earned and can be renewed through reassessment.