Certification
Certification in Building Generative AI Solutions with External API Integration
Get certified in integrating external APIs with generative AI and function calling to demonstrate your ability to connect language models to real-world tools, deliver structured outputs, and automate intelligent workflows in practical projects.

The exam
Take the certification exam
Multiple-choice questions about the course. Pass with 70% or more and your certificate is issued at once, with a public page and an "Add to LinkedIn" button.
What the exam covers
2 questions from each of the 5 chapters of the course
10 multiple-choice questions, drawn fresh for every attempt. Pass with 70% or more.
- 01Goals and scenario1:57
- 02Why function calling2:20
- 03Use cases and setup2:18
- 04Making and testing calls1:16
- 05Integrating into an app1:30
The "Integrating External APIs with Function Calling in Generative AI (Beginner) (Video Course)" certification introduces you to connecting Large Language Models with real-world tools, APIs, and databases to create responsive AI solutions. By earning this certification, you’ll gain practical skills that boost productivity, give you a competitive edge, and prepare you for future trends in AI-driven automation. Enroll today to unlock new opportunities and enhance your adaptability in the evolving AI landscape.
This certification covers the following topics:
- Integrating external applications with function calling in generative AI
- Key use cases for function calling
- Fundamentals of how function calling works
- Designing effective function calls step-by-step
- Implementing function calls with Azure OpenAI Service
- Interpreting and extracting parameters from user input
- Integrating function calls into application logic
- Ensuring consistent structured output for downstream processing
- Tips and best practices for robust function calling
- Exploring AI agents and future applications
- Scenario walkthrough: Microsoft Learn Course Finder (end-to-end)