Whether you’re just getting started with Azure or looking to deepen your AI expertise, these resources are curated for government IT leaders and technical teams.
Upcoming Microsoft Events
Last updated: March 10, 2026
| Event | Date | Format | Description |
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| Microsoft Azure Summit: Migrate and Modernize with Agentic AI | March 12, 2026 | Virtual | Explore how organizations reduce complexity and implement agentic AI solutions with real-world examples and product announcements from Microsoft experts. |
| Microsoft AI Tour | Multiple dates | In-Person | Global city tour series to learn, connect, and lead with Microsoft AI — covering Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, and agentic AI scenarios. |
| Microsoft Virtual Training Days | Multiple dates | Virtual | Free instructor-led training covering Microsoft Cloud and AI technologies including Azure, Copilot, and data platform fundamentals. |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot Training | Multiple dates | Virtual | Free training series exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot fundamentals, agent building, and productivity use cases for developers and IT pros. |
| Microsoft Build 2026 | June 2–3, 2026 | Hybrid | Developer conference in San Francisco covering AI, .NET, Azure, Kubernetes, Container Apps, and hands-on sessions with Microsoft engineering teams. |
Getting Started with AI on Azure
Azure Fundamentals & Certifications
| Resource | Description |
|---|
| Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) | The starting point — cloud concepts, Azure services, security, and pricing |
| Azure Administrator (AZ-104) | Managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and networking |
| Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) | Designing infrastructure, data, and application solutions on Azure |
| Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) | Security controls, threat protection, and identity management |
| Microsoft Learn | Free, self-paced learning paths across all Microsoft technologies |
| Microsoft Learn for Government | Training paths specifically curated for government organizations |
Cloud Adoption & Architecture
| Resource | Description |
|---|
| Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) | Microsoft’s proven methodology for cloud adoption — strategy, planning, readiness, migration, and governance |
| Azure Well-Architected Framework | Best practices for reliability, security, cost optimization, operational excellence, and performance |
| Azure Architecture Center | Reference architectures, design patterns, and solution ideas |
| Landing Zone Accelerators | Pre-built templates to set up a well-governed Azure environment |
| Azure for Government | Documentation specific to Azure Government cloud regions |
App Modernization & Development
Data & Analytics
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