Refactored News #4 - AI-900 Exam Prep Course is Now Free!
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Issue #4 - 2.28.2025
Welcome back to Refactored News, your go-to source for everything happening on Refactored.pro and in the world of tech!
It's been a busy month for the Refactored Team. We've added brand new courses such as the SC-300 and AI-102 Exam Prep courses. We've also added four new modules to our Foundations of Leadership course and there's more coming soon! If you want to see what we have planned, check out our Course Roadmap.
We’re always looking for ways to make our high-quality learning more accessible, which is why we’re expanding the Free Tier at Refactored! After hearing from our community, we realized that more people want to explore AI and cloud technologies without barriers. That’s why we’re adding our brand new AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals to both our Premium and Free Tier memberships. Now anyone can build a strong foundation in AI concepts, machine learning, and Azure AI services!
What’s New on Refactored.pro
📚 New Blog Posts
We’ve been busy publishing insights to help you grow:
Azure Core Architectural Components (AZ-104) - Are you new to Azure or looking to strengthen your cloud knowledge? Our latest blog post breaks down Azure Core Architectural Components.
Enhancing Security with Microsoft Entra ID MFA - Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with Microsoft Entra ID is a must for securing your organization. Learn how to strengthen your security posture.
Mastering SC-300: Your Ultimate Study Guide - The path to certification can be challenging, but here at Refactored, we want to make sure you are enabled to pass the exam with flying colors. One of the best companions to a great video course is the new SC-300 Ultimate Study Guide!
Enhancing Security with Microsoft Entra ID MFA - Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, is taking significant steps to enforce MFA across its services to ensure robust protection against unauthorized access. This article outlines out to enhance organizational security with Entra ID MFA.
🎓 Recent Course Launches
AI-900 - Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals - Unlock the power of AI with our AI-900 Exam Prep course! Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to understand how Azure AI services work, this course will give you a solid foundation in machine learning, cognitive services, and responsible AI. Perfect for beginners, this training will help you build real-world AI knowledge and prepare for the exam. Best of all…it's FREE! This course includes exam prep practice questions + answers to help you ace the exam.
Foundations of Leadership - New modules on Servant Leadership, Empowerment, Development and Communication 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
Microsoft Expands Azure AI Foundry with New Models and Tools: Microsoft has announced significant updates to Azure AI Foundry, introducing new models like OpenAI's GPT-4.5, enhanced fine-tuning techniques, and enterprise agent upgrades. These enhancements aim to streamline the development and management of enterprise-grade AI applications.
Snowflake Integrates with Azure OpenAI Service: Snowflake has expanded its partnership with Microsoft by integrating with the Azure OpenAI Service. This collaboration allows Snowflake customers to access OpenAI's advanced models directly within Snowflake's platform, enhancing data analysis and AI capabilities.
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.
Microsoft Quickly Adopts DeepSeek's AI Model: In response to DeepSeek's introduction of its cost-effective R1 AI model, Microsoft has swiftly integrated this model into its Azure offerings. This move aims to provide customers with more affordable AI solutions and demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to embracing innovative technologies.
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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The Refactored Team
