Inquiry About Newly Released Microsoft AI-901 Certification

The AI-901 exam has not been released yet so there is not much information.

• What are the main focus areas or topics covered in the AI-901 certification? The study guide has not been released so cannot confirm this but the main focus is about Microsoft Foundry. I am expecting less focus on machine learning.
• How does AI-901 differ from the existing AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam? The study guide has not been released so cannot confirm this. AI-901 is expected to focus more on building generative AI apps and agents by using Microsoft Foundry rather than the Language, Vision, and Document Intelligence services covered by AI-900.
• Could you also provide or guide me to any official study materials, learning paths, or resources available for preparing for AI-901? The Learn modules are available - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/ai-concepts/ and https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/get-started-ai-apps-agents/

Hi,

UPDATE 2026-04-15:

AI-901 beta exam is available now. If you use discount code AI901Medford you get 80% off regular price so long as you take exam on or before May 6, 2026 and the code hasn't been exhausted.

Hurry and register as soon as possible at exam page link below:

Exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/ai-901/

Study guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/ai-901

Announcement: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hub-blog/new-microsoft-certified-azure-ai-fundamentals-certification/4494127

The AI-901 course has been released so you can start studying. Please see link below:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/ai-901t00

The exam and study guide will be released later this month.

-TP