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AI-901

AI-901 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Prepare for AI-901 with structured video training, knowledge checks and realistic mock exams covering the current Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals curriculum.

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Practice questions

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Mock exams

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Certification overview

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Courses

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Lessons

16

Knowledge checks

6

Practice questions

375

Mock exams

4

1 Free Mock Exam

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AI-901 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

AI-901 is Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals. You will develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and common AI workloads, responsible AI principles, generative AI models and agents, text and natural language processing, speech, computer vision and image generation, information extraction from digital content, and relevant Microsoft Azure AI and Foundry capabilities.

The published SkillsNest course follows that path with video lessons and knowledge checks. Typical services and ideas include Microsoft Foundry, Azure Language, speech-to-text and text-to-speech, image analysis, OCR and Azure Content Understanding.

AI-901 suits learners beginning a career in AI or cloud, students who want foundational Azure AI knowledge, professionals who work with AI solutions, and anyone preparing for the Microsoft AI-901 exam before moving on to more advanced Azure AI certifications.

What SkillsNest includes

Published AI-901 resources currently on the platform. Counts in the overview above come from live catalogue data.

  • Video training

    Published lessons covering the exam topics, with free previews where marked.

  • Practice questions

    Topic practice with explanations and feedback after you sign in.

  • Mock exams

    Full-length timed papers. One designated mock may be free for registered users.

  • Explanations

    Review why an answer is right or wrong after you attempt a question.

  • Knowledge checks

    Short module quizzes to confirm the lesson stuck before you move on.

  • Progress tracking

    See completion, scores and weaker topics once you are signed in.

Current exam domains

Domain weights follow the Microsoft AI-901 outline effective 15 April 2026. Microsoft does not publish an official question count.

  1. Domain 1

    Identify AI concepts and capabilities

    40–45%

    Describe responsible AI principles such as fairness, reliability, privacy, inclusiveness, transparency and accountability. Identify how generative AI models work, choose an appropriate model, and recognise common workloads including generative and agentic AI, text analysis, speech, computer vision and information extraction.

  2. Domain 2

    Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry

    55–60%

    Use Microsoft Foundry to work with generative apps and agents, text analysis and Azure Language, speech-to-text and text-to-speech, computer vision and image generation, and information extraction with Azure Content Understanding, including OCR and extraction from documents, images, audio and video.

SkillsNest is an independent training platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft. AI-901, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Foundry and related names are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Course curriculum

Published AI-901 course structure: modules and lesson titles. Lesson bodies, videos and answers stay inside the course player.

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)

Prepare for the Microsoft AI-901 exam and build foundational knowledge of AI concepts and Microsoft Azure AI solutions.

16 lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1 - Get Started with AI in Azure

    5 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 1 - Get Started with AI in Azure Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check
  2. 2

    Module 2 - Generative AI and Agents

    2 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 2 - Generative AI and Agents Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check
  3. 3

    Module 3 - Text Analysis in Azure

    3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 3 - Text Analysis in Azure Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check
  4. 4

    Module 4 - AI Speech in Azure

    2 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 4 - AI Speech in Azure Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check
  5. 5

    Module 5 - Computer Vision in Azure

    2 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 5 - Computer Vision in Azure Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check
  6. 6

    Module 6 - Information Extraction in Azure

    2 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available

    Knowledge Check

    Module 6 - Information Extraction in Azure Knowledge Check

    30 questions

    Start Knowledge Check

Practice Questions

Practise AI-901 questions across AI concepts, responsible AI, generative AI and Microsoft Foundry workloads such as text, speech, computer vision and information extraction. Use explanations to see which Azure AI topics still need work. SkillsNest currently publishes 375 practice questions for this certification. Question text stays inside the practice environment.

Eligible questions

375

Question text stays in the practice environment. The full bank is included with Premium.

Practice AI-901 Questions

Mock exams

Timed AI-901 mock exams help you practise exam-style pacing before exam day. SkillsNest currently publishes 4 mock exams. A designated free mock exam is available at no charge to registered SkillsNest users. Other mock exams are included with SkillsNest Premium.

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    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) Mock 1

    50 questions · 90 minutes · Pass mark 80%

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    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) Mock 2

    50 questions · 90 minutes · Pass mark 80%

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    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) Mock 3

    50 questions · 90 minutes · Pass mark 80%

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    Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) Mock 4

    50 questions · 90 minutes · Pass mark 80%

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How to prepare

A practical AI-901 study loop using the course, practice bank and mocks on this page.

  1. Step 1

    Learn the AI fundamentals

    Start with AI concepts, responsible AI and common workloads so later Foundry labs have a clear place in the picture.

  2. Step 2

    Work through generative AI and agents

    Use the published modules to see how large language models, prompts and agents fit in Microsoft Foundry, then continue into text, speech, vision and information extraction.

  3. Step 3

    Check understanding after each module

    Use the module knowledge checks to confirm the lesson stuck before you move on. Explanations matter more than a raw score at this stage.

  4. Step 4

    Practise with exam-style questions

    Where a practice bank is published, drill one topic at a time. SkillsNest questions are original practice items, not Microsoft exam questions.

  5. Step 5

    Take a realistic timed mock and revisit weak areas

    Sit an AI-901 mock under timed conditions. Registered users can start with a designated free mock when one is published, then return to the domains that scored lowest.

AI-901 FAQ

Straight answers about the exam and what SkillsNest publishes for AI-901.

What is AI-901?

AI-901 is Microsoft’s Azure AI Fundamentals exam. It measures foundational knowledge of AI concepts and capabilities, and of implementing AI solutions with Microsoft Foundry, including generative AI, agents, text, speech, computer vision and information extraction.

What certification does AI-901 relate to?

Passing AI-901 earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. SkillsNest provides training and exam-style practice for that exam; Microsoft awards the certification.

Who is AI-901 suitable for?

AI-901 is a starting point for people beginning a career in AI or cloud, students who want foundational Azure AI knowledge, and technical or non-technical professionals who work with AI solutions. Microsoft positions the exam at the beginning of an AI solution-development path. Some familiarity with Azure resources and Python can help; SkillsNest does not require prior Azure AI experience to start the course.

What skills are measured in AI-901?

The current outline (effective 15 April 2026) covers two areas: identify AI concepts and capabilities (40–45%), including responsible AI, model components and common AI workloads; and implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry (55–60%), including generative apps and agents, text and speech, computer vision and image generation, and information extraction with Azure Content Understanding. Microsoft does not publish an official question count.

How should I prepare for AI-901?

Work through the structured course, use knowledge checks after each module, practise with published questions where available, review explanations, then sit a timed mock exam. SkillsNest is designed around that loop rather than last-minute cramming. The mocks are original exam-style papers, not Microsoft exam questions.

How long should I study for AI-901?

There is no official Microsoft study duration. How long you need depends on your existing AI and Azure background. Treat any estimate as a personal plan, not a guarantee of passing.

Does SkillsNest provide explanations after questions?

Yes. After you attempt AI-901 practice or mock questions in the SkillsNest environment, you can review explanations where they are published. Those explanations are not shown on this public landing page.

Does SkillsNest have AI-901 practice questions?

Yes. SkillsNest currently publishes 375 AI-901 practice questions. They are original practice items with explanations, not Microsoft exam questions.

Does SkillsNest have an AI-901 practice test or mock exam?

Yes. SkillsNest currently publishes 4 AI-901 mock exams. Counts come from live published catalogue data and can change as new exams are added.

Is there a free AI-901 mock exam on SkillsNest?

Yes. After you create a free SkillsNest account, you can take the designated free AI-901 mock exam. Remaining mock exams require SkillsNest Premium. Free access is based on the published free-mock flag, not the exam title or sort order.

Do I need a SkillsNest account to take the free mock exam?

Yes. The free AI-901 mock exam is available to registered users. You do not need a paid plan or a card to start that designated free mock.

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