The requirements for this certification are changing. The related exam for AI-900 will retire on June 30, 2026. It will be replaced with AI-901. You can continue to earn this certification after AI-900 retires by passing AI-901. .
AI-900 (Retiring June 30, 2026)
This exam is an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of common ML and AI workloads and how to implement them on Azure. It is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and related Microsoft Azure services. Data science and software engineering experience are not required; however, some general programming knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
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AI-901 (Coming June 2026)
This exam is intended for individuals who want to start working with AI solutions built on Azure. It is suitable for learners from technical backgrounds, including aspiring junior developers who are starting to incorporate AI capabilities into applications. As a candidate for this certification, you should have familiarity with the self-paced or instructor-led learning material.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of core cloud concepts, using Microsoft Foundry to deploy models and implement single-agent solutions, recognizing how client applications are put together and how AI models and services are consumed within those solutions, and understanding Python code examples that call AI models and services.
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