Welcome to Understanding the Azure OpenAI Service.

My name is Thomas Mitchell and I’ll be taking you through this lesson.

I’m an Azure instructor at Cloud Academy and I have over 25 years of IT experience, several of those with cloud technologies. If you have any questions about this lesson, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, or send an email to support@cloudacademy.com.

This lesson is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about the Azure OpenAI Service. We’ll kick things off by taking a look at what generative AI is and where the OpenAI models fit into the broader AI landscape.

Next, you’ll learn what the Azure OpenAI service is, and how to use it. As we move through the lesson, you’ll learn about the different capabilities of OpenAI, including its natural language capabilities, its code generation capabilities, and its image generation capabilities.

We’ll wrap things up by reviewing Azure OpenAI's access and responsible AI policies. By the end of this lesson, you will have a baseline understanding of what the Azure OpenAI service is, and what it offers.

We’d love to get your feedback on this lesson, so please give it a rating when you’re finished. If you’re ready to learn about the Azure OpenAI service, let’s get started!