AI-102Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
Design and implement Azure AI solutions
Details last reviewed October 2026. Fees and exam formats change — always confirm on the official page.
About this certification
The AI-102 validates the ability to use Azure AI services to build AI-infused applications. It covers Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Computer Vision, NLP, conversational AI, and responsible AI practices.
What you'll validate
- ✓Azure Cognitive Services
- ✓Azure OpenAI Service
- ✓Computer Vision
- ✓Natural language processing
- ✓Conversational AI / Bot Framework
- ✓Responsible AI
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Lower cost than AWS specialty certs
- +Covers Azure OpenAI — extremely relevant in 2025/2026
- +Free annual renewal
- +Growing demand as Azure AI adoption accelerates
Disadvantages
- −Annual renewal required
- −Azure-specific
- −Relatively new cert — less historical recognition
Who it's for
Best for
- →Developers building AI apps on Azure
- →Engineers working with Azure OpenAI or Cognitive Services
Not ideal for
- ×Data scientists (this is engineering-focused)
- ×Non-Azure environments
Career paths this unlocks
AI-102: quick answers
- How much does the AI-102 exam cost?
- The listed exam fee is $165 (USD). Fees vary by region and change over time — confirm on the official page before you buy.
- How long does it take to prepare for AI-102?
- We estimate roughly 120 hours of study for most candidates; your time depends on prior experience.
- How long is the AI-102 exam?
- The exam is 100 minutes.
- How long is the AI-102 credential valid?
- 1 year. Free annual renewal assessment
Study resources
This exam is retired, so we no longer list prep courses or practice tests for it. Check the official page for the issuer's current options.
Jobs for AI-102 holders
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $165
- Exam Duration
- 100 minutes
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice + Performance
- Study Time
- ~120 hours
- Validity
- 1 year
- Salary Impact
- Strong (editorial rating)
- Last Reviewed
- October 2026
Prerequisites
- !AZ-900 helpful; Python/C# programming experience
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