AI-900Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft's foundational AI and ML certification
Details last reviewed October 2026. Fees and exam formats change — always confirm on the official page.
About this certification
AI-900 validates foundational knowledge of AI and ML concepts, and how they're implemented in Azure services including Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI Service, and AI-powered applications. No data science or software engineering background required.
What you'll validate
- ✓AI and ML workloads on Azure
- ✓Azure Cognitive Services (vision, speech, language)
- ✓Azure Machine Learning fundamentals
- ✓Azure OpenAI Service
- ✓Responsible AI principles
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Lifetime validity — certify once, keep forever
- +Very fast to complete (25 hours study)
- +Often subsidized via Microsoft events
- +Good credential for non-technical AI roles
Disadvantages
- −Limited technical depth
- −Azure-specific (not vendor-neutral)
Who it's for
Best for
- →Business professionals entering AI projects
- →Those starting an Azure AI certification path
- →Quick credential for non-technical AI roles
Not ideal for
- ×ML engineers and data scientists (use DP-100 or AI-102)
Career paths this unlocks
AI-900: quick answers
- How much does the AI-900 exam cost?
- The listed exam fee is $165 (USD). Microsoft prices Fundamentals exams by country; the US price wasn't confirmable on Microsoft's site in Oct 2026 — check the exam page. 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-900?
- We estimate roughly 25 hours of study for most candidates; your time depends on prior experience.
- How long is the AI-900 exam?
- The exam is 60 minutes with about 60 questions.
- How long is the AI-900 credential valid?
- It does not expire (Lifetime validity).
Study Resources
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $165 (Microsoft prices Fundamentals exams by country; the US price wasn't confirmable on Microsoft's site in Oct 2026 — check the exam page.)
- Exam Duration
- 60 minutes
- Questions
- ~60
- Passing Score
- 700/1000
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~25 hours
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Salary Impact
- Minor (editorial rating)
- Last Reviewed
- October 2026
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