Azure AI Fundamentals covers the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning and the Azure services that deliver them: machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and generative AI. You don’t need to write code.
I passed AI-900 on 22 January 2026. On this page you’ll find what the exam covers, how I’d prepare if I were starting today, a free study plan, and ways to work with me if you want help getting across the line.
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How I passed
What the exam covers
The skills outline covers:
- AI workloads and responsible AI considerations
- Fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
- Computer vision workloads on Azure
- Natural language processing workloads on Azure
- Generative AI workloads on Azure
Exam format
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Fundamentals certifications don’t expire.
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Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to understand AI on Azure: business and technical staff, students, and IT pros heading toward AI engineering roles.
How to prepare
- Learn the vocabulary first: regression, classification, clustering, training and inference.
- Match each scenario to the right Azure AI service. Many questions are just that.
- Know Microsoft’s responsible AI principles by name.
- Understand what large language models, prompts and copilots are, and what Azure OpenAI offers.
- Use the free Microsoft Learn path and practice assessment.
Free AI-900 study plan
Get my step-by-step AI-900 study plan by email: what to study each week, the resources worth your time, and a checklist for the week before the exam. It’s free.
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AI-900 course
If you’d rather follow a structured path, my AI-900 course walks you through every exam domain with lessons, labs where they apply, and practice questions. You can also browse practice exams and guides in the store.
Book a session
Stuck on a domain, failed once already, or short on time? In a 1:1 session we go through where you are, what’s left, and a plan to get you to exam day. Book a session, or see 1:1 certification coaching. Training a team? Ask about corporate team training.
Verify
I hold the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. Passed 22 January 2026.
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