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Master Microsoft Foundry - Build AI Agencies

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The Digital Workforce Academy

Master Microsoft Foundry and build autonomous AI agencies using visual, block-based tools. No coding required - just strategic thinking.

8 Sessions
2 Projects
90 Min/Session
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Agency CEO
Course Metaphors

Your Journey Framework

The Digital Agency

You are the CEO building a scalable digital workforce. Agents are your employees, and Foundry is your headquarters.

The Expedition

Building a workflow is like planning a hike. Models are your guide, Tools are your gear, Knowledge is your map.

The Card Game

A physical/digital deck of cards used to prototype ideas before touching the software. Design first, build second.

The 4 Pillars

Microsoft Foundry Components

Models

The Brain - GPT-4, Phi-3, Router

Knowledge

The Books - SharePoint, Files, RAG

Tools

The Hands - Search, Email, Code

Agents

The Workers - Your Digital Team

Course Structure

4 Phases, 8 Sessions

1

Preparation & Strategy

The Map Room - Sessions 1-2

  • The Mission Brief
  • The Gear Check
2

Design & Prototyping

The Card Table - Sessions 3-4

  • The Game Plan
  • Project 1: Market Scout
3

The Ascent

Advanced Building - Sessions 5-6

  • The Crossroads
  • Project 2: The Gatekeeper
4

Operations & Safety

The Ranger Station - Sessions 7-8

  • Safety & Navigation
  • The Summit
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Explorer's Handbooks

1
Phase 1
The Mission Brief

4 Building Blocks

The CEO defining the agency's mission
2
Phase 1
The Gear Check

Workflow Node Types & Variables

Packing the Backpack
3
Phase 2
The Game Plan

Flowcharts & The Agency Card Game

Playing The Agency Card Game
4
Phase 2
Base Camp

Foundry Portal & First Agent

Setting up Base Camp
5
Phase 3
The Climb

Variables, HITL, If/Else, Go To

Navigating the trail
6
Phase 3
Advanced Tools

Email, Code Interpreter, Knowledge Bases

Adding powerful tools to your kit
7
Phase 4
The Ranger Station

Traces, Guardrails, Red Teaming

Safety checkpoints and monitoring
8
Phase 4
The Summit

Deployment, Versioning & Final Project

Planting the Flag

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