Exam AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals is the current exam for earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. It replaced Exam AI-900, which retired on June 30, 2026. AI-901 is a fundamentals-level exam with no prerequisites, designed for beginners, career changers, and non-technical professionals who want to validate foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning on Microsoft Azure.
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Exam code: AI-901 (Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals).
Certification earned: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals.
Passing score: 700 out of 1000 points, as confirmed on Microsoft's official AI-901 exam page. Scores are scaled, so 700/1000 does not directly equal a 70% raw score.
Number of questions: Microsoft does not publish an exact question count for AI-901. Based on the exam's fundamentals-tier format and the retired AI-900 exam it replaces, candidates should expect approximately 40 to 60 questions per session, with the exact number varying by sitting.
Exam duration: Approximately 45 to 65 minutes, though Microsoft does not publish a fixed duration for AI-901. The exact time allotted is confirmed at booking through Pearson VUE.
Question format: Multiple choice, multiple select, drag-and-drop, hotspot, and yes/no style questions. No coding labs or case studies.
Exam fee: Approximately $99 USD in the United States. Pricing varies by country and is confirmed at registration.
Delivery: Online proctored or in person at an authorized Pearson VUE test center.
Languages: Available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Portuguese (Brazil).
Prerequisites: None. AI-901 is an entry-level exam open to candidates with no prior Azure or coding experience, though basic familiarity with Python is helpful for scenario-based questions on the Foundry SDK.
Certification validity: Does not expire. Microsoft fundamentals-tier certifications do not require renewal.
Retirement note: AI-901 replaced AI-900, which retired on June 30, 2026.
The AI-901 exam tests five core domains: AI workloads and considerations, fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure, features of computer vision workloads, features of natural language processing (NLP) workloads, and features of generative AI workloads. Unlike its predecessor AI-900, AI-901 expands coverage of generative AI to include Microsoft Foundry, Copilot fundamentals, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
AI-900 and AI-901 lead to the same certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals. AI-900 retired on June 30, 2026, and can no longer be scheduled or taken. Candidates who already passed AI-900 keep their certification permanently, since Microsoft fundamentals-tier certifications do not expire or require renewal. Candidates who have not yet earned the certification must take AI-901.
The core difference in content is scope. AI-900 tested AI concepts at a descriptive level, with no hands-on implementation requirements. AI-901 keeps that descriptive foundation but adds updated coverage of generative AI and agents, including the Foundry portal, tools, and models — reflecting how Microsoft's AI platform has evolved since AI-900 launched.
AI-901 is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. No coding experience, data science background, or prior Azure experience is required. It also serves as an optional starting point before pursuing role-based Azure certifications such as Azure AI Engineer Associate, though it is not a prerequisite for any of them.
TroyTec's AI-901 prep bundle includes two formats:
PDF format: Downloadable, printable AI-901 exam questions with verified answers, for offline study on any device.
Online Test Engine: A browser-based practice test that simulates real exam timing and question delivery, with instant scoring and answer explanations.
Both formats are paired with an AI-powered performance tracker that flags weaker topic areas — for example, generative AI versus NLP — and prioritizes those questions in later practice sessions. Material is reviewed on an ongoing basis against Microsoft Learn's official AI-901 study guide.
No. AI-900 retired on June 30, 2026. AI-901 is the current exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification.
No. It is a fundamentals-tier Microsoft certification, and fundamentals certifications do not expire or require renewal.
No. Certifications already earned through AI-900 remain valid for life. Retaking is only necessary for candidates who have not yet earned the certification.
There are no prerequisites. AI-901 is an entry-level exam open to candidates with no prior Azure or AI experience.
TroyTec offers AI-901 practice questions in PDF format and through an Online Test Engine, both built from current exam objectives.
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