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EdgeAI for Beginners

Master Edge AI with our beginner-friendly course, covering optimization, deployment, and real-world applications for efficient on-device AI.

Introduction

EdgeAI for Beginners is a comprehensive course by Microsoft designed to help developers and learners master the core knowledge and practical skills of Edge AI. The curriculum covers SLMs, hardware-aware optimization, privacy-preserving inference, and enterprise deployment, enabling efficient on-device AI applications.

Key Features

  • Covers the full Edge AI workflow: fundamentals, model optimization, deployment, and agent development
  • Includes 50+ hands-on examples and 10 comprehensive projects
  • Supports multi-platform (Windows, mobile, embedded) local deployment
  • Focuses on privacy, low latency, and compliance

Use Cases

  • Edge intelligence in manufacturing, healthcare, autonomous driving, and smart cities
  • On-device AI inference for mobile and IoT devices
  • Enterprise local deployment and multi-model collaboration

Technical Highlights

  • Supports SLMs, RAG, multi-agent, and other mainstream edge AI technologies
  • Provides model quantization, cross-platform optimization, and production-grade operations
  • Emphasizes local inference, data sovereignty, and security compliance

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EdgeAI for Beginners
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