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Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (Exam AI-901)

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (Exam AI-901) is a paid beginner course from Microsoft, online or in person. It's paid; the price is on the provider's page.

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Curated by Jake BolandChecked against Microsoft on Oct 26, 2026How I verify

It ends with an exam certification. Microsoft doesn't say how long it takes.

Before you sign up

Suits people who want an entry-level Microsoft certification in foundational AI on Azure. Exam AI-901 splits between AI concepts and capabilities (40 to 45%) and building with Microsoft Foundry (55 to 60%), delivered through Pearson VUE. The main caveat is that the price depends on the country where the exam is proctored, and the exam length isn't stated. A free way to prepare is Introduction to AI in Azure (AI-901T00) from Microsoft Learn.

Good to know
  • Duration not stated by provider.

Properties

Provider
Microsoft
Platform
Microsoft Learn
Format
Self-paced
Delivery
Online or in person
Duration
Not stated by provider
Level
Beginner
Cost
Paid. Price on the provider's page
Certificate
Exam certification
Language
English
Funding
None
Next start
Start any time

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What you'll learn

Entry-level Microsoft certification in foundational AI on Azure. Exam AI-901 covers identifying AI concepts and capabilities (40-45%) and implementing AI solutions with Microsoft Foundry (55-60%), and is delivered via Pearson VUE.

  • AI literacy and fundamentals
  • Generative AI
  • Machine learning

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Who it's for

  • Developers and engineers
  • Students and career changers

Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online or in person.

Prerequisites

Not stated by provider.

How much does Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (Exam AI-901) cost?

Paid. Price on the provider's page. Microsoft prices the exam 'based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored', so check the fee for your country on its exam page.

Certificate: exam certification. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals.

Where to take it

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Questions people ask

How much does this course cost?

Paid. Price on the provider's page.

Is there a certificate?

Yes: exam certification. The provider calls it "Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals".

Do I need experience first?

It's a beginner course. The provider does not list prerequisites.

When does it start?

Start any time.

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How we chose these

  • AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan

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    Delivery
    Online, self-paced
    Cost
    Free to learn
    Level
    Beginner
    For
    Developers and engineers, Business professionals
    Duration
    About 8 hours
    Certificate
    Yes

    Start any time

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    Delivery
    Online, self-paced
    Cost
    Free
    Level
    Beginner
    For
    Everyone, Public sector
    Duration
    Not stated
    Certificate
    Yes

    Start any time

    Free certificate
    Checked against Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn) on Oct 26, 2026

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  • Related certifications: Microsoft's own certifications, with the price, validity and requirements each issuer states.
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