Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
The AI-900 exam is designed for anyone getting started with Copilot & AI. It validates your understanding of artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations, fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure, features of computer vision workloads on Azure, features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure, and features of generative AI workloads on Azure.
The AI-900 exam has retired. To earn Azure AI Fundamentals now, take AI-901.
Exam details
- Certification
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
- Application
- Copilot & AI
- Exam code
- AI-900
- 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 (also available in Japanese, German, French, Spanish and several other languages)
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Renewal
- Not required (Fundamentals certifications do not expire)
Skills measured
Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations (15–20%)
- Identify computer vision, NLP, document processing, and generative AI workloads.
- Describe responsible AI principles including fairness, privacy, transparency, and accountability.
Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure (15–20%)
- Identify regression, classification, clustering, deep learning, and transformer scenarios.
- Describe features, labels, training, and validation datasets.
- Describe Azure Machine Learning capabilities for automated ML, compute, and deployment.
Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure (15–20%)
- Identify image classification, object detection, OCR, and facial analysis solutions.
- Describe Azure AI Vision and Face detection capabilities.
Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure (15–20%)
- Identify key phrase extraction, entity recognition, sentiment, speech, and translation uses.
- Describe Azure AI Language and Azure AI Speech capabilities.
Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure (20–25%)
- Identify generative AI models, common scenarios, and responsible AI considerations.
- Describe Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and the model catalog.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take AI-900?
AI-900 was designed for people with technical or nontechnical backgrounds who wanted to demonstrate foundational knowledge of AI and Azure services. The exam retired on June 30, 2026, and AI-901 is now required to earn Azure AI Fundamentals. If you already hold the certification, you do not need to take AI-901.
What is the average salary for an Azure AI Fundamentals professional?
For comparable Data Analyst roles, ZipRecruiter reports an average U.S. salary of about $82,640. In the UK, IT Jobs Watch reports a £52,500 median advertised salary. Pay varies by experience and location.
How should I prepare for AI-900?
AI-900 retired on June 30, 2026. To earn Azure AI Fundamentals now, access the free AI-901T00 Course on Microsoft Learn, then take Microsoft's Practice Assessment through AI Skills Navigator. Sign in to launch the assessment.
Avoid exam dumps: using them can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.
You can also search the Microsoft Training Services Partners directory for instructor-led options. A current U.S. listing for the one-day AI-901T00 course is $695 at New Horizons. Prices vary by provider and format.
Does the exam include official labs I can use to practice?
AI-900 has retired; for the current exam, AI-901, the exam does not include hand-on labs exercises. The self-paced AI-901T00 course on Microsoft Learn may include some tasks using a lab.
If you purchase Instructor-led training, Microsoft Training Partners usually provide access to official labs for about 90 days. Always checks the labs are from Microsoft Partners like Skillable.
Depending on the exam, you could get a trial licence which could include demo data you can use to practice, but that is not always guaranteed and Microsoft often changes policies about free trials with demo data. If you prefer hand-on learning using labs, contact a Microsoft Training Services Partner for Instructor-led training.