Microsoft
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Exam AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft's foundational certification for AI and machine learning concepts on Azure, including computer vision, natural language processing, and generative AI workloads. Aimed at technical and non-technical candidates building AI literacy.
What's on the exam
AI-900 skills measured as of May 2, 2025
Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations
15–20%Common AI workloads (computer vision, NLP, document processing) · Generative AI workloads · Responsible AI: fairness · Responsible AI: reliability and safety · Responsible AI: privacy, security, inclusiveness · Responsible AI: transparency and accountability
Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
15–20%Regression, classification, and clustering scenarios · Deep learning and the Transformer architecture · Features and labels in a dataset · Training and validation datasets · Automated machine learning capabilities · Azure Machine Learning model management and deployment
Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure
15–20%Image classification · Object detection · Optical character recognition (OCR) · Facial detection and analysis · Azure AI Vision service · Azure AI Face service
Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure
15–20%Key phrase extraction and entity recognition · Sentiment analysis · Language modeling · Speech recognition and synthesis · Translation · Azure AI Language and Azure AI Speech services
Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure
20–25%Features of generative AI models · Common generative AI scenarios · Responsible AI considerations for generative AI · Azure AI Foundry capabilities · Azure OpenAI service capabilities · Azure AI Foundry model catalog
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) cost?
The Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) costs $99. USD price; varies by country/region.
How long is the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) and how many questions does it have?
40–60 questions — 45 minutes.
What do you need to pass the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)?
Scaled score of 700 on a 100–1000 scale.
Can you retake the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)?
24 hours after first attempt; longer waits for subsequent retakes.
What is the best way to study for the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations 15–20%, Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure 15–20%, Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure 15–20%, Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure 15–20%, Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure 20–25%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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