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Grow in Azure: Certification Path, Roles & Career Guidance | India MCT Marathon Confused about which Azure certification to start with? Not sure whether certifications or hands-on skills matter more? In this practical and student-friendly session from the India MCT Marathon, Microsoft Certified Trainer Rahul Ambhore breaks down the complete Azure career growth path—from fundamentals to architect level. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this session: ✔️ Azure certification roadmap (Fundamental → Associate → Expert) ✔️ Role-based certifications explained (Admin, DevOps, Security, AI, Data) ✔️ How certifications align with real-world job roles ✔️ Certifications vs hands-on skills – the real truth ✔️ How much time it takes to prepare for Azure exams ✔️ Best learning resources: Microsoft Learn, Applied Skills, ESI ✔️ Career guidance for students & early professionals This session is perfect for: College students Freshers starting in cloud Working professionals moving to Azure MCTs & trainers guiding learners 🎯 If you want clarity, structure, and a realistic Azure career plan—this video is a must-watch. Speaker: Rahul Ambhore Role: Cloud Architect (Azure, GCP, Oracle) Experience: 17+ Years in IT Specialization: Azure DevOps, Cloud Security MCT Experience: 7+ Years Session: India MCT Marathon 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 02:20 – Why Azure & Cloud Careers Matter 05:10 – Certifications vs Hands-On Skills 09:00 – Azure Career Path Explained 13:30 – Fundamental Certifications (AZ-900, AI-900, DP-900) 18:10 – Associate & Role-Based Certifications 24:30 – Expert & Architect Level Roles 29:40 – Learning Resources (Microsoft Learn, Applied Skills, ESI) 36:10 – How Much Time Is Needed for Certifications? 41:30 – Student Q&A (Which Certification to Start With?) 47:00 – Final Advice & Career Takeaways Grow in Azure Azure certification roadmap Azure career path Azure fundamentals Azure role based certifications AZ-900 preparation Azure administrator career Azure cloud engineer Azure architect roadmap Microsoft Azure training Cloud computing certification Microsoft Azure certification Enterprise cloud skills IT career growth Cloud architect career Professional upskilling Azure security training DevOps career path Your Searches: Which Azure certification should I start with Azure certification path for students Azure career roadmap Azure admin vs architect Your Queries: Is Azure certification worth it? How long does AZ-900 take? Do certifications help in jobs? Azure career for freshers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzuP6IK_FP0 via PurpleSkill https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqDaKaDqZtkbI2gukHJ49g January 11, 2026 at 12:19AM

How to get Started with Agentic AI Agentic AI is the next evolution beyond Generative AI—where AI systems don’t just respond, but plan, decide, and act autonomously. In this insightful and beginner-friendly session from the India MCT Marathon, Rakesh Darge explains how to get started with Agentic AI, using real-world analogies, clear frameworks, and a live demo with Microsoft Copilot Studio. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this session: ✔️ What Agentic AI really means (in simple terms) ✔️ Difference between Generative AI vs Agentic AI ✔️ Why “action” is the biggest shift in AI systems ✔️ Real-world examples of AI agents (past to present) ✔️ Levels of AI agents (RPA → Intelligent Automation → Agentic AI) ✔️ The SPAR Framework • Sense • Plan • Act • Reflect ✔️ How AI agents learn and improve (reinforcement learning) ✔️ Live demo: Building an autonomous agent using Copilot Studio ✔️ End-to-end automation using email-triggered AI agents This session is perfect for: Beginners exploring Agentic AI Azure, Power Platform & Dynamics professionals MCTs & trainers teaching AI concepts Developers & architects moving beyond GenAI 🎯 If you want a clear, structured entry point into Agentic AI, this video is a must-watch. 👤 Speaker Details Speaker: Rakesh Darge Role: Lead Architect & Customer Success Architect Experience: 24+ Years in IT Expertise: Agentic AI, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, ERP Automation Community: Founder – Mumbai Dynamics 365 & Power Platform User Group Session: India MCT Marathon 00:00 – Welcome & Speaker Introduction 04:10 – What Is Agentic AI? 08:30 – Generative AI vs Agentic AI 13:10 – Real-World AI Agent Examples 18:00 – Levels of AI Agents Explained 23:30 – SPAR Framework (Sense, Plan, Act, Reflect) 31:20 – Tools, Actions & Autonomous Execution 36:40 – Learning Resources for Agentic AI 40:10 – Live Demo: Agent Automation with Copilot Studio 47:20 – Demo Walkthrough & Results 50:30 – Key Takeaways & Closing Agentic AI How to get started with Agentic AI Agentic AI for beginners Generative AI vs Agentic AI AI agents explained Copilot Studio agents AI automation Enterprise AI automation AI workflow automation Business process automation Microsoft AI solutions AI agent frameworks Digital transformation AI Your Search: What is Agentic AI? How to build AI agents Agentic AI beginner guide Copilot Studio AI agents Your Queries: Difference between GenAI and Agentic AI How AI agents work How to create AI agents in Copilot Studio AI agents: real-world examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP9BnrLr0A8 via PurpleSkill https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqDaKaDqZtkbI2gukHJ49g January 09, 2026 at 01:47AM

Building Intelligent Multi-Agent AI Solutions with Azure AI Foundry Multi-Agent AI is the next evolution of intelligent systems, and Azure AI Foundry makes it practical, scalable, and enterprise-ready. In this highly technical yet practical session from the India MCT Marathon, Microsoft MVP & MCT C R Bhargavi walks you through building intelligent multi-agent AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this session: ✔️ What intelligent AI agents really are ✔️ Single-agent vs multi-agent architectures ✔️ Agent orchestration concepts & real-world use cases ✔️ Azure AI Agent Service explained ✔️ Azure AI Foundry architecture & core components ✔️ Multi-agent orchestration patterns • Group Chat • Reflection • Selector • Swarm ✔️ Live demo: building & testing multi-agent systems in Azure AI Foundry ✔️ How agents collaborate, review, and aggregate results This session is ideal for: AI engineers & architects Azure developers MCTs teaching AI & Azure Professionals exploring Agentic AI systems Speaker: C R Bhargavi Roles: Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Profile: Global Speaker, Blogger, Author, Mentor Expertise: Agentic AI, Azure AI Foundry, Intelligent Systems Session: India MCT Marathon 🎯 If you want to move beyond basic LLMs and build real agentic AI systems, this video is a must-watch. 00:00 – Introduction & Speaker Overview 03:10 – What Is an Intelligent AI Agent? 07:00 – Single Agent vs Multi-Agent Systems 11:30 – Ways to Build Intelligent Agents (Copilot, Foundry, SK) 16:20 – Azure AI Foundry Overview & Architecture 22:00 – Agent Service & Core Components 27:40 – Multi-Agent Orchestration Patterns Explained 34:50 – Live Demo: Multi-Agent Setup in Azure AI Foundry 44:20 – Demo Results & Aggregation 48:30 – Key Takeaways & Closing Multi-Agent AI Azure AI Foundry Agentic AI Azure AI Agents Multi-agent orchestration AI agent architecture Azure AI Agent Service Intelligent agents Enterprise AI solutions AI architecture design Cloud AI platforms Azure AI services Agent-based AI systems AI engineering Your Searches: How to build multi-agent AI Azure AI Foundry agents Agentic AI Azure AI agent orchestration patterns Your Queries: What is multi-agent AI? How does Azure AI Foundry work? Difference between single-agent and multi-agent AI Azure AI agent service explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cff1j2H-tO0 via PurpleSkill https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqDaKaDqZtkbI2gukHJ49g January 06, 2026 at 12:44AM