Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Overview

• Certification Purpose: Demonstrates fundamental AI concepts related to Microsoft Azure AI solutions.
• Target Audience: Suitable for individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Prerequisites: No need for data science or software engineering experience. Helpful to have:
  • Basic cloud concepts
  • Understanding of client-server applications

Key Information

• Level: Beginner
• Role: AI Engineer
• Product: Azure
• Subject: Artificial Intelligence
• Last Updated: 05/02/2025

Certification Benefits

• Preparation for Advanced Certifications: Useful for Azure Data Scientist Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate roles (not a prerequisite).
• ACE College Credit: Potential eligibility for college credit upon passing.

Skills Gained

• Understanding of machine learning and AI concepts
• Familiarity with Azure AI services

Preparing for the Exam

Resources

• Study Guide: Exam AI-900 study guide
• Certification Poster: Overview of available certifications
• Support: Microsoft Credentials support forums

Practice

• Practice Assessments: Experience the style and difficulty of exam questions
• Exam Sandbox: Demo of exam interface and question types

Exam Details

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Format: Proctored, not open book, may include interactive components
• Retake Policy: Initial retake after 24 hours, subsequent retakes vary

Exam Content

• AI Workloads: Describing AI workloads and considerations
• Machine Learning: Fundamental principles on Azure
• Computer Vision: Features of workloads on Azure
• Natural Language Processing: Features of NLP workloads
• Generative AI: Features of workloads on Azure

Additional Information

• Languages Offered: Multiple including English, Japanese, Chinese, etc.
• Scheduling Options: Through Pearson Vue or Certiport
• Cost: $99 USD (varies by region)

Certification Resources

• Exam Replay: Option to improve exam success chances
• Path Selection: Guidance on choosing between Microsoft Applied Skills or Certifications based on career goals

Terms and Policies

• Privacy and Terms: Information on Microsoft privacy choices, terms of use, and intellectual property policies

Additional Support and Information

• Microsoft Learn Platform: For additional study and practice resources

This certification is an excellent entry point for those interested in pursuing a career in AI using Microsoft Azure, providing foundational knowledge and skills that can lead to further specialization and advanced certifications.