AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Your Certification Roadmap
Understand what AI-901 covers, who should pursue it, what skills you need, and how to prepare effectively for the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification.
About This Webinar
Microsoft’s AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification is designed for professionals beginning their journey into AI solution development.
But before you start preparing, there are some important questions to answer: Is AI-901 right for me? What exactly does it cover? How much Python and Azure knowledge do I need? What is the role of Microsoft Foundry? And how should I prepare?
This 90-minute webinar gives you a clear, structured overview of the certification and the learning journey behind it. You’ll explore the major AI concepts and capabilities covered by AI-901, including Generative AI, AI agents, responsible AI, language, speech, computer vision, information extraction and Microsoft Foundry.
More importantly, you’ll understand how to turn the certification objectives into a practical preparation roadmap — from learning the concepts to getting hands-on, practising and assessing your readiness.
What Does AI-901 Cover?
Microsoft’s current AI-901 study guide, updated for the skills measured from April 15, 2026, groups the exam into two major areas. Understanding this split helps you focus your preparation on the concepts and implementation skills that matter.
Identify AI Concepts and Capabilities
40–45% of the examBuild a foundation in the concepts and capabilities behind AI solutions.
- Responsible AI principles
- AI model components and configurations
- AI workloads and capabilities
- Text analysis, language and speech
- Computer vision and information extraction
Implement AI Solutions Using Microsoft Foundry
55–60% of the examUnderstand the implementation-oriented side of the current certification.
- Generative AI applications
- Working with AI models and prompts
- AI agents
- Language, speech and vision capabilities
- Information extraction and AI solution implementation
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Understand the AI-901 certification — Know what the certification is, what it validates, and how it fits into the Microsoft AI learning journey.
- Decode the exam domains — Get a clear view of the major skills and capabilities covered by AI-901.
- Understand the Microsoft Foundry connection — Discover why Foundry and AI solution implementation are an important part of the current certification.
- Know what skills you need — Understand the expected level of AI, Azure, Python and programming knowledge.
- Build your AI-901 preparation strategy — Learn a structured approach covering learning, hands-on exploration, practice and readiness validation.
- Prepare beyond memorization — Learn how to approach AI-901 through concepts, scenarios and practical application.
- Avoid common preparation mistakes — Understand where candidates often go wrong and how to prepare more effectively.
- Plan your next step — See how AI-901 can fit into your broader AI learning and career journey.
Who Should Attend
Developers & Software Professionals
Looking to build foundational AI development skills and start working with AI solutions.
Azure & Cloud Professionals
Wanting to add AI capabilities to their existing Microsoft Azure skill set.
Data & Technology Professionals
Looking to understand modern AI capabilities and how they are implemented.
AI Beginners & Aspiring AI Professionals
Wanting a structured entry point into Microsoft’s AI ecosystem.
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Interested in building an industry-recognized AI foundation.
Technology, Digital & Transformation Professionals
Wanting to understand whether AI-901 is relevant to their career or learning roadmap.
Basic Python and Azure familiarity is recommended. No advanced AI/ML expertise is required.
90-Minute Agenda
- Welcome and introduction
- What participants already know about AI-901
- What we’ll cover in the 90 minutes
- Quick poll: Where are you in your AI journey?
- What is Microsoft AI-901?
- What does the certification validate?
- Who is AI-901 designed for?
- AI-901 vs. the earlier AI-900 journey
- Where AI-901 fits into the Microsoft AI certification pathway
- AI concepts and capabilities
- AI workloads
- Responsible AI
- Generative AI
- Language and speech
- Computer vision
- Information extraction
- AI agents
- Understanding the current exam skill areas
- What is Microsoft Foundry?
- Working with AI models
- Generative AI applications
- Prompting and model interaction
- Building AI agents
- Exploring speech, vision and information-extraction capabilities
- Understanding the implementation-oriented side of AI-901
- How much Python do you really need?
- Programming concepts you should be comfortable with
- Azure knowledge you should have
- AI/ML knowledge you don’t need to overcomplicate
- How to identify your current readiness
- Using Microsoft Learn effectively
- Getting hands-on with relevant AI capabilities
- Building familiarity with Microsoft Foundry
- Practising with exam-style questions
- Using practice assessments
- Identifying and closing knowledge gaps
- Creating your personal AI-901 study plan
- Five things to remember about AI-901
- Quick AI-901 readiness check
- What should you do next?
- Live Q&A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AI-901?
AI-901 is Microsoft’s exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification, aimed at people beginning their journey in AI solution development.
What does AI-901 cover?
The current exam measures two major areas: identifying AI concepts and capabilities (40–45%) and implementing AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry (55–60%).
Do I need Python for AI-901?
Microsoft’s current candidate profile expects knowledge of Python coding syntax and programming techniques, along with familiarity with Azure resources.
Is AI-901 suitable for beginners?
Microsoft describes the target candidate as being at the beginning of their career in AI solution development, while still expecting foundational technical knowledge.
Is this webinar the AI-901 certification course?
No. This is a free orientation and preparation webinar designed to help participants understand the certification, its current objectives and how to plan their preparation.
Where should I start preparing?
Start with the current Microsoft Learn AI-901 study guide, understand the skills measured, then build your learning, hands-on exploration and practice plan around those objectives.
Seats Are Limited
Reserve your spot for this free session on Microsoft AI-901: Azure AI Fundamentals. Understand the certification. Know what to learn. Prepare with a plan.