Microsoft AI Business Professional
The AB-730 exam is designed for anyone getting started with Copilot & AI. It validates your understanding of generative AI fundamentals, manage prompts and conversations by using AI, and draft and analyze business content by using AI.
Exam details
- Certification
- Microsoft AI Business Professional
- Exam code
- AB-730
- Level
- Fundamentals
- Duration
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Questions
- Typically 40–60 questions
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Cost
- USD $99 — typical price; the exact fee varies by country/region and currency, and local taxes may apply.
- Prerequisites
- None required
- Languages
- English (additional languages may be available)
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Renewal
- Not required (Fundamentals certifications do not expire)
Skills measured
- Understand generative AI fundamentals
- Manage prompts and conversations by using AI
- Draft and analyze business content by using AI
Study resources & practice tests
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take AB-730?
AB-730 is aimed at business users who use generative AI productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Researcher and Analyst to improve daily work and decision-making, without writing code or building apps. It suits people who are comfortable with core Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel and want to demonstrate practical AI skills in a business context.
How to prepare for AB-730?
Combine the free Microsoft Learn learning paths with hands-on use of Microsoft 365 Copilot in your everyday apps, then confirm your readiness with a reputable practice test. Focus on the skills measured: understanding generative AI fundamentals, managing prompts and conversations by using AI, and drafting and analysing business content by using AI. See the study resources below.
How to register for the AB-730 exam?
You book the exam from the official Microsoft certification page, which schedules it through Pearson VUE. You can sit it online with remote proctoring from home or at a test centre. Pick the date and delivery option that suits you when you register.
What is the retake policy if I fail AB-730?
If you don't pass on your first attempt, you must wait 24 hours before retaking. After a second failure you must wait 14 days, with the same 14-day wait before each further attempt. You may take the exam a maximum of five times within a 12-month period, and the exam fee applies to each attempt.