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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Exam AI-901

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The AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification is a fantastic starting point if you're curious about artificial intelligence and want to understand how it's applied using Microsoft Azure services.

Course Outline & Blueprint

Microsoft Exam AI-901: Azure AI Fundamentals

Comprehensive course outline covering core AI concepts, generative AI, model architectures, and practical implementation using Microsoft Foundry.

Exam Domain Weightings

Exam Domain Weighting
1. Identify AI Concepts and Capabilities 40% – 45%
2. Implement AI Solutions by Using Microsoft Foundry 55% – 60%

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

Domain 1: Identify AI Concepts and Capabilities

40% – 45%
Responsible AI Principles
  • Understand the six core pillars: Fairness, Reliability and Safety, Privacy and Security, Inclusiveness, Transparency, and Accountability.
Generative AI & Model Architectures
  • Fundamental concepts of Large Language Models (LLMs), Transformers, small language models (SLMs), and tokenization.
  • Understanding prompt engineering basics and generative model behavior.
  • Selecting models based on capabilities, deployment options, and parameter size.
Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Key machine learning paradigms: Regression, Classification, Clustering, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks.
Core AI Workload Capabilities
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) and statistical text analysis.
  • Computer vision tasks, convolutional neural networks, and vision transformers.
  • AI speech capabilities including speech recognition and speech synthesis.
  • AI-powered information extraction (OCR and structured field extraction).

Domain 2: Implement AI Solutions by Using Microsoft Foundry

55% – 60%
Azure & Microsoft Foundry Setup
  • Provisioning Azure AI resources, project configuration, and setting up Microsoft Foundry endpoints.
  • Interacting with AI models using REST APIs, SDKs, and Command Line Interfaces (CLIs).
Generative AI Apps & Agent Solutions
  • Deploying generative AI models within the Microsoft Foundry portal.
  • Creating, configuring, and testing a single-agent solution.
  • Building lightweight application clients to interact directly with deployed models.
Text Analysis & Speech Solutions
  • Building text-analysis applications using Azure Language tools and SDKs.
  • Responding to spoken prompts using Azure Speech in Microsoft Foundry Tools.
Vision & Multimodal Solutions
  • Interpreting visual input in prompts using deployed multimodal models.
  • Generating new visual outputs using generative image models.
Information Extraction Solutions
  • Extracting structured fields, forms, and documents using Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools.

Basic computer/Azure knowledge

Hands on Lab exercise in the class, Additional practice lab after course completion & other facilities, support provided up to 3 months after course completion

Microsoft official course material, practice test facilities, final exam fees included

AI-901 Job Prospectus: Career Opportunities with Azure AI Fundamentals

The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) certification is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a career in artificial intelligence. It provides essential knowledge in AI concepts, machine learning, computer vision, and responsible AI practices .

As an entry-level certification, AI-901 strengthens your resume by validating foundational AI skills. It improves eligibility for roles such as AI Analyst, Cloud AI Associate, Data Analyst, and other junior AI-support positions across multiple industries .

The certification is highly valued in sectors adopting AI—including healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing—where basic AI literacy is increasingly important for digital transformation initiatives .

AI-901 also serves as a stepping stone toward advanced Microsoft certifications such as AI‑103 (Azure AI Engineer Associate) and DP‑900 (Data Scientist), supporting long-term career growth in Azure-based AI roles .

Whether you’re a student, IT beginner, business professional, or career changer, AI-900 boosts your employability and prepares you for the growing demand in AI‑powered job markets worldwide.



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Onsite Class Schedule: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Exam AI-901
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Full Time Monday - Wednesday
10:00am - 4:00pm
3 days 30 Mar - 02 Apr
07 APR - 09 APR
29 Jun - 01 Jul
10 Aug - 12 Aug
21 Sep - 03 Sep
02 Nov - 04 Nov
14 Dec - 16 Dec
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Online Live Class Schedule: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Exam AI-901
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Full Time Monday - Wednesday
10:00am - 4:00pm
3 days 30 Mar - 02 Apr
07 APR - 09 APR
29 Jun - 01 Jul
10 Aug - 12 Aug
21 Sep - 03 Sep
02 Nov - 04 Nov
14 Dec - 16 Dec
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6:00pm - 9:30pm
3 Weeks TBA $1495 +GST Enquire Now
Weekend Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm
3 Weeks TBA $1495 +GST Enquire Now
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