Refactored News #3 - AI and Security courses
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Issue #3 - 1.21.2025
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BIG NEWS announced this week for all our Refactored Premium Members. As detailed here on our blog, Premium Members have an exclusive new home directly on Refactored.pro to access all our great content. This brings an improved navigation experience, easier access to courses, and new enhancements not previously available. This change is designed to make your learning experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable than ever before.
What’s New on Refactored.pro
📚 New Blog Posts
We’ve been busy publishing insights to help you grow:
Interview: Microsoft’s Security Expert Shares His Insights on Teaching SC-300 - We shine a spotlight on one of our newest instructors, Ameer Jassim, a seasoned professional at Microsoft and the instructor behind our SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator course.
Understanding Microsoft Entra ID: Premium Features (AZ-104) - Explore Microsoft Entra ID Premium features, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, and advanced security tools, to enhance identity management in your AZ-104 journey.
Top Skills Every Cloud Engineer Needs in 2025 – Discover the key differences between Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory Domain Services and explore its cloud-first approach to identity management.
Getting Started with Azure AI - Key Concepts (Exams: AI-900 / AI-102) – Gain a foundational understanding of Azure AI services and core AI concepts, including ethical considerations and exam tips for AI-900 and AI-102 certifications, in our latest guide.
🎓 Recent Course Launches
AI-102 - Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate - Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate certification by focusing on integrating AI solutions into Azure, covering areas like cognitive services, natural language processing, and conversational AI, while emphasizing ethical AI practices. Module 1 is available NOW, with the remaining modules to be released over the next 8-10 weeks.
SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator - Discover how to master Microsoft identity and access solutions, streamline secure access to resources, and enhance your organization's security posture with this comprehensive certification course. Learn to design, implement, and manage identity solutions, configure access management, and monitor secure environments, ensuring efficient and scalable identity governance for your enterprise.
Foundations of Leadership - New modules on Responsibility & Accountability available now! Develop essential leadership qualities by learning actionable insights and strategies that can be applied both professionally and personally.
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🌩️ Cloud Tech News
Introduction of Copilot Actions and AI Agents: Microsoft introduced Copilot Actions in Microsoft 365 Copilot to help automate everyday repetitive tasks. New AI agents were also unveiled to unlock SharePoint knowledge, provide real-time language interpretation in Microsoft Teams meetings, and automate employee self-service. Additionally, the Copilot Control System was introduced to help IT professionals manage Copilot and agents securely.
Enhancements in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Significant updates were announced for Microsoft 365 Copilot, including new capabilities in Word that assist users in creating relevant documents, editing with ease, and gaining quick insights. These enhancements aim to improve productivity and streamline document creation processes.
Industry Perspectives on AI Progress: Industry analysts noted a slowdown in AI advancements, with a shift in focus towards practical applications and profitability. Microsoft is leveraging existing AI models to enhance productivity and drive profits, as highlighted during the Ignite 2024 conference.
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