Entry-level certification covering artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and Azure AI services including Azure AI, Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning. Does not expire.
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May 10, 2026
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Often bundled with AZ-900 + DP-900 in Microsoft "fundamentals trifecta" promotions. Useful for non-technical staff to grasp AI vocabulary. For technical builders, the new AIF-C01 (AWS AI Practitioner) covers similar ground if you're multi-cloud.
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Career-switchers leveraging AI buzz report it's a fast resume booster — passable in 2–3 weeks. John Savill's YouTube AI-900 cram + Microsoft Learn modules sufficient. Doesn't expire.
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For ML engineers / data scientists, content is far too shallow — skip and go to AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) or DP-100 (Azure Data Scientist Associate). For pure AI consulting / sales positioning, AI-900 + Azure OpenAI workshops more useful.
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May 10, 2026
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Demand for AI-900 surged after GenAI / ChatGPT boom. Covers Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Machine Learning Studio at high level. $99 fee. Good resume keyword for non-engineering roles in AI-curious enterprises (PMs, sales, consultants).
Free intensive cram session covering full AI-900 blueprint. Most-recommended free prep.
Official MS Learn modules with hands-on Azure AI Studio + Cognitive Services labs.
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Yes — remote or test center
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~25 hours