Student Guide

Everything you need to know about your learning journey

Quick Access

Six pages cover the most common things you need before, during, and after a build session.

Quick start

Build paths (30 min / 2 hr / 1 day)
Inspiration

6 hackathon sample tracks
Reference

Azure Lab + Credit Safety
Hands-on

5 AI-901 Foundry labs
D-Day

First 30 minutes on June 20
Submit

What to ship + templates
Round 1 deadline · June 1 Cohort 2 · 2026

AI-900 Certification Exam

The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) exam closes June 30, 2026. KOICA covers your exam fee up to two attempts. Two TIU-hosted exam Saturdays are scheduled — register through the Google Form.

Special Lecture Notice

AI Consulting and Azure pre-exam sessions

Instructor: Rose Hyunyoung Seo (Microsoft Korea)

June special lectures

June 2 (Tue) · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Online Class (Zoom)

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: AI Consulting special session. Because this session is online via Zoom, all students are encouraged to attend. AI Consulting students should prioritize participation because it directly supports their course.

7:35 PM - 9:00 PM: Azure Q&A and pre-exam special lecture. Bring your AI-900 preparation questions.

The Zoom link will be shared by the operations team.

June 18 (Thu) · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

In-person Class (On-site)

Attendance is mandatory for Azure Tuesday/Thursday students. This session counts toward course completion requirements and serves as the final pre-exam review before the June exam round.

Two exam rounds

Round Date Time Register by
Round 1 Sat · June 13, 2026 14:00 local June 1
Round 2 Sat · June 27, 2026 14:00 local TBA

Location: TIU campus (Pearson VUE proctored).

Voucher

KOICA covers your $99 USD exam fee. Up to two attempts per student.

Online special lecture

Tue, June 2 · 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom with Rose Hyunyoung Seo. All students are encouraged to join.

On-site prep

Thu, June 18 · 7:00-9:00 PM on-site with Rose Hyunyoung Seo. Required for Azure Tuesday/Thursday students.

AI-900 course content · AI-900 vs AI-901 cert decision

Your student app

KOICA-TIU Azure Console

Your personal dashboard for the program at koica-tiu-azure.halla.ai — your Azure account, hackathon team, attendance and exam scores, live spending, and the AI-900 prep hub, all in one place. Sign in with the Telegram account you registered for the program.

Sign in with Telegram

Sign up & in

Tap “Continue in Telegram” on the sign-in page. The bot @koica_tiu_chu_azure_bot confirms your account and sends you back.

Register once

Enter your real name and select the courses you are taking. Add your Azure account email if you already know it.

Get approved

A tutor or admin approves you for the semester. The bot messages you when it is done — then sign in and start.

Prepare for the AI-900 exam

Once approved, open Learn for the AI-900 prep hub — practice, keyword drills, a wrong-answer notebook, and full mock exams.

Practice

Answer questions with instant feedback, keyword highlights, and Uzbek explanations. Wrong answers go to your notebook.

Keywords

Drill the exam keywords. Spot the keyword in a question and you usually know the answer.

Notebook

Re-answer your wrong questions on a schedule. Three spaced correct answers graduate a question out.

Mock Exam

60 questions, 45 minutes, real exam scoring. 700/1000 is a pass and earns +150 XP.

Open the Console Start AI-900 prep Full app guide (EN / Uzbek)

How Does the Blended Learning Model Work?

1

Self-Paced

Online Video Lectures

~30 min recorded sessions you can watch on your own schedule

2

Hands-On

In-Lab Practice

Exercises at the AI Lab with GPU workstations and cloud-based tools

3

Monthly

Expert Lectures

Sessions with industry professionals — lecture + hands-on lab

Weekly Class Schedule

All classes: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 2 Classrooms

5 classes across 3 days per week

Tuesday

Room 1

Azure AI Fundamentals

Room 2

AI Convergence Solution Consulting

Wednesday

Room 1

AI Engineering (MLOps)

Thursday

Room 1

Azure AI Fundamentals

Room 2

Gen AI + Prompt Engineering

12-Week Academic Calendar

March 26 – June 18, 2026

Week Dates Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
— Mar 26 🎉 Opening Ceremony (7 PM)
1 Mar 31 – Apr 2 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
2 Apr 7 – 9 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 Expert Lecture
3 Apr 14 – 16 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
4 Apr 21 – 23 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 Expert Lecture
5 Apr 28 – 30 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
6 May 5 – 7 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 Expert Lecture
7 May 12 – 14 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
8 May 19 – 21 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 Expert Lecture
9 May 26 – 28 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
10 Jun 2 – 4 Azure / AI Consulting
🎤 Online special lecture		 MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 Expert Lecture
11 Jun 9 – 11 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps Azure / GenAI
12 Jun 16 – 18 Azure / AI Consulting MLOps
🎤 Expert Lecture		 Azure / GenAI
🎤 On-site special lecture
Jun 15–19 🧑‍🏫 Tutor Workshop (5 days)
Jun 20 🏆 AI Hackathon
Final Week Final Assessment & Mini-Capstone Presentation
Closing 🎓 Completion Ceremony & Certificate Award
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI Consulting
GenAI + Prompt / AI Engineering
🎤 Expert Lecture (every 2 weeks, GenAI Wed / MLOps Thu)

How Are Students Evaluated?

Attendance

40%

≥75% attendance required (9 of 12 weeks)

Expert Lecture Participation

30%

Industry expert sessions, hands-on labs, and hackathon prep

Exams (Midterm + Final)

30%

Online exams at weeks 6 and 12

Grades: A (90–100) · B (80–89) · C (70–79) · D (60–69) · F (<60) — Pass: D or above with ≥75% attendance

How Do I Access the Learning Management System?

Access course materials, submit assignments, and track your progress through our LMS platform. Login credentials will be provided during orientation.

Go to LMS Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility requirements?

The program is open to university students (undergraduate/graduate), recent graduates (within 1 year), and IT professionals. Applicants should have English proficiency and basic Python knowledge.

Is the program free?

Yes. The program is fully funded by KOICA through the Civil Society Cooperation Program. There are no tuition fees for selected participants.

What is the time commitment?

The program runs for 12 weeks with blended learning: online video lectures, live Q&A sessions, in-lab practice, and monthly expert lectures. Expect approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Do I need prior programming experience?

Basic Python knowledge is recommended but not strictly required for the Azure AI Fundamentals course. The Gen AI and MLOps tracks benefit from programming experience.

What certification will I receive?

Upon completion, you will receive a program certificate. Additionally, all students prepare for the Microsoft Azure AI-900 certification exam, a globally recognized credential.

How does the internship placement work?

Top-performing graduates are matched with partner companies for a 2-month paid internship. Partners include Mohirdev, TwinTech, BigTech, KT Uzbekistan, and others.

What equipment do I need?

All hardware is provided at the AI labs on campus, including GPU workstations. You only need a laptop with internet access for online sessions.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through our online form. You will need to provide your CV, academic credentials, and a personal statement. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Still Have Questions?

Our team is happy to help you with anything about the program, application process, or what to expect.

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