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 31, 2026
| Event | Date | Format | Description |
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| Microsoft Azure Summit: Migrate and Modernize with Agentic AI | April 23, 2026 | Virtual | Discover how organizations are reducing complexity and implementing AI solutions with new product announcements and real-world customer examples. |
| Ability Summit | May 19–20, 2026 | Hybrid | Explore how the next level of agentic AI continues to empower people with disabilities—join in person or online. |
| Microsoft Build | June 2–3, 2026 | Hybrid | Go deep on real code and real systems with Microsoft engineering teams—master agent workflows, multi-model training, and hands-on sessions in San Francisco and online. |
| Microsoft AI Tour | Multiple dates | In-person | Free in-person events across global cities to learn, connect, and lead the future of AI innovation with Azure and Copilot. |
| Microsoft Virtual Training Days | Multiple dates | Virtual | Free expert-led training on Azure, AI, Security, and Microsoft Cloud technologies with certification exam discounts. |
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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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