Join the 30-Day AI Developer Cloud Skills Challenge!
Tags: azure, ai, cloud, cloudskills
Published: 2022-10-27 16:06:22

Welcome to the [30-Day AI Developer Challenge](https://sfoteini.github.io/ai-developer-challenge/)! I’m excited to introduce you to a new Cloud Skills Challenge which is designed for students, fresh graduates, and professionals who are interested in learning more about Azure AI technologies.


![Event Banner](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wckvrmjpnvpgqiggnr9n.png)

## About the Skills Challenge

Get a solid foundation in machine learning and AI concepts and related Microsoft Azure services. This learning journey is designed for participants with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. In this challenge, you’ll learn how to create no-code predictive models, explore computer vision, natural language processing, conversational AI and so much more.

Complete the challenge in time and you will get a chance of winning one of the prizes! See [Terms and Conditions](https://sfoteini.github.io/ai-developer-challenge/docs/challenge/terms/) for eligibility details.

## 👉 Ready to get started?

Join the [30-Day AI Developer Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/challenges?id=6e166887-ecf6-4dcd-82c9-122391b174a9&wt.mc_id=studentamb_49820&WT.mc_id=AI-MVP-5004971), work through learning modules, build new technical skills, and exchange ideas with your peers!
The challenge starts on **November 1, 2022** and ends on **November 30, 2022**.

## Why should you participate? 
* **Sharpen your technical skills**: The 30-Day AI Developer Challenge can help you build skills and start your preparation for the Microsoft AI-900 exam.
* **Compete**: Track your progress against friends and coworkers.
* **Win**: Complete the challenge in time and you will get a chance of winning a **12-month LinkedIn Premium** voucher! All participants that complete the challenge are also qualified to get an **Azure Hero Learner** badge.

## Meet the organizer
Hi, I am [Foteini Savvidou](https://www.linkedin.com/in/foteini-savvidou/)!


![Foteini Savvidou](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/tz13rh1h8qe57hvnpwg2.jpg)

I am an undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) interested in wireless communications, IoT, AI, cloud technologies and biomedical engineering. I am also [Microsoft MVP](https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5004971) in the AI category and [Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador](https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/en-US/profile/49820). Always passionate about teaching and learning new things, I love helping people expand their technical skills through organizing workshops and sharing articles on my [blog](https://sfoteini.github.io/).

## Get started on the Challenge

To participate in the 30-Day AI Developer Challenge, you should follow these steps.

1. Register for the [challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/challenges?id=6e166887-ecf6-4dcd-82c9-122391b174a9&wt.mc_id=studentamb_49820&WT.mc_id=AI-MVP-5004971) using your Microsoft Learn profile. 
2. Sign up for an [Azure for Student](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/students/?WT.mc_id=AI-MVP-5004971) or an [Azure free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?WT.mc_id=AI-MVP-5004971).


What’s next?

1. Bookmark the [website of the challenge](https://sfoteini.github.io/ai-developer-challenge/) to stay up-to-date with the challenge announcements.
2. Grab your [event badge](https://sfoteini.github.io/ai-developer-challenge/event-badge/) and share it on social using #CloudSkillsChallenge.
3. Complete the challenge and [submit the event form](https://sfoteini.github.io/ai-developer-challenge/docs/challenge/get-started/#how-do-i-claim-my-reward "How do I claim my reward?") to claim your [Azure Heroes](https://www.microsoft.com/skills/azureheroes) Learner badge. You will also be entered into a raffle to win a 12-month LinkedIn Premium voucher.

*See you all at the 30-Day AI Developer Challenge!*