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: September 8, 2026
| Event | Date | Format | Type | Description |
|---|
| Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day: Strengthen Cloud Security with Microsoft… | September 14, 2026 | Digital | Virtual Training Day | Apply unified security across cloud apps and deploy a CNAPP strategy using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. |
| AI Genius | Build with AI: GitHub Copilot SDK for Building Agentic Workflows | September 16, 2026 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | Hands-on demo of building agent-driven workflows with the GitHub Copilot SDK to automate everyday development tasks. |
| Talk to your Data in the Era of AI | September 16, 2026 | In Person | Workshop | Break data silos with Microsoft Fabric: build a Lakehouse, create a Data Agent, and use Microsoft 365 Copilot to analyze and act on insights. |
| Agentic and Data Immersion Day | September 17, 2026 | In Person | Immersion Day | Explore how agentic AI on Microsoft Foundry and data solutions on Microsoft Fabric drive measurable business outcomes. |
| Microsoft Security Immersion Event: On the Brink | September 17, 2026 | Digital | Simulation | Immersive level 400 simulation of a real-world technical security breach. |
| Modernizing Java Applications using GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent | September 22, 2026 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | See how the GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent analyzes Java portfolios and identifies framework upgrade and cloud migration opportunities. |
| Run and Scale AI Applications with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) | September 22, 2026 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | What’s new in AKS for teams building and running AI apps and agents at scale without operational drag. |
| Microsoft Security Immersion Event: Agent Hackathon | September 23, 2026 | Digital | Hackathon | Hands-on session to create and publish a security agent that enhances security operations. |
| Azure DocumentDB Hands-On Workshop: MongoDB-Compatible Workloads - India (IST) | September 24, 2026 | Digital | Workshop | Free one-day lab: provision a cluster, migrate MongoDB workloads, run vector search and RAG, and tune query performance. |
| Building APIs Faster with Agentic Development and Azure Cosmos DB | September 24, 2026 | Livestream, On demand | Tutorial | Use coding agents to scaffold APIs, integrate Azure Cosmos DB SDKs, implement CRUD operations, and refine architecture. |
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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