To prepare for the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification exam using Microsoft Learn, the following are the key recommended resources and courses:
- AI-900 self-paced learning paths and modules
The official study guide for Exam AI-900 recommends using the self-paced learning paths and modules listed under the “Get trained” section for AI-900 preparation. These are available via the “Choose from self-paced learning paths and modules or take an instructor-led course” option in the study guide.
- Course AI-900T00-A: Introduction to AI in Azure
This is the official instructor-led course aligned to the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. It:
- Introduces fundamental AI concepts and common AI workloads.
- Focuses on Azure services that can be used to create AI solutions.
- Uses Microsoft Learn modules and hands-on labs as core learning materials.
This course is specifically designed to support preparation for Azure AI Fundamentals.
- “Prepare to teach AI-900 Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals in academic programs” learning path (for educators)
For higher education educators who want to both learn and teach AI-900 content, this learning path provides:
- Orientation to Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) and ready-to-teach curriculum aligned to AI-900.
- Guidance on course preparation, planning, and best practices for delivering Azure AI Fundamentals content.
While targeted at educators, working through these modules also reinforces the AI-900 exam topics.
- “Get tips and tricks for teaching AI-900 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals” module (for deeper exam alignment)
This module helps align learning and teaching with the AI-900 objective domains by covering:
- How to use labs and the Azure environment during instruction.
- How to explain foundational AI and Azure AI terminology and technical topics.
- Additional resources and materials to prepare learners for success on the AI-900 exam.
- AI-900 Study Guide – linked documentation and services
The AI-900 study guide’s “Study resources” section points to Azure AI service documentation that underpins many exam topics, including:
- Anomaly Detector
- Language Understanding
- Azure Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Natural language processing technology
- Azure Bot Service
- Speech to Text
- Speech Translation
Reviewing these docs alongside the Learn modules and/or AI-900T00 course strengthens understanding of the Azure AI services covered on the exam.
For structured preparation, a typical path is:
- Complete the AI-900 self-paced learning paths and modules listed under the exam’s “Get trained” section.
- Optionally attend AI-900T00-A: Introduction to AI in Azure for guided, hands-on practice.
- Use the educator-focused AI-900 teaching modules and tips (if applicable) to reinforce objective domains and labs.
- Deepen knowledge with the Azure AI service documentation linked from the AI-900 study guide.
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