This course serves as an introduction to fundamental concepts in artificial intelligence (AI) and the suite of Microsoft Azure services applicable for constructing AI solutions. It does not aim to train individuals as professional data scientists or software developers. Instead, the focus lies in fostering an understanding of common AI workloads and the capacity to discern Azure services suitable for their support. Structured as a blended learning experience, the course seamlessly integrates instructor-led training with online materials available on the Microsoft Learn platform (https://azure.com/learn). The hands-on exercises within the course align with Learn modules, encouraging students to utilize the Learn platform as a reference to reinforce their learning and explore topics in greater depth.