Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
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 and natural language processing workloads, and features of generative AI workloads on Azure.
Exam details
- Certification
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
- 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
- Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
- Describe features of computer vision and natural language processing workloads
- Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure
Study resources & practice tests
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take AI-900?
AI-900 is a beginner-friendly exam aimed at anyone who wants to demonstrate foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and the related Azure services. It suits people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, including students, business stakeholders and those starting their cloud journey before moving on to role-based certifications. Data science and software engineering experience are not required.
How to prepare for AI-900?
Combine the free Microsoft Learn learning paths with a little hands-on exploration in an Azure subscription, then confirm your readiness with a reputable practice test. Focus on the skills measured: describing artificial intelligence workloads and considerations, the fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure, features of computer vision and natural language processing workloads, and features of generative AI workloads on Azure. See the study resources below.
How to register for the AI-900 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 AI-900?
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.