AI-901 Azure AI Fundamentals

Shane Coffey introduces AI concepts, generative models and agents before exploring language, speech and vision workloads. Foundry examples connect the concepts with Azure services and application choices. The sequence suits learners who want a broad introduction to the Microsoft AI ecosystem and can use it to identify which programming or cloud foundations need further practice before attempting an implementation-focused exam.

What you will learn

• Explain AI concepts, models and agent roles.
• Compare language, speech and vision capabilities.
• Connect Foundry examples with responsible-use principles.

Who this suits

Basic computer, application and cloud understanding is expected; prior AI or programming experience is not required by the course. Beginner is an editorial estimate. Microsoft’s AI-901 requirements still include Python familiarity.

Before you enroll

Microsoft retired AI-900 on June 30, 2026. Older AI-900 teaching can support conceptual study, but it should not be treated as current exam preparation. Check the official AI-901 objectives, including Python and Azure resource familiarity, before choosing a certification path. Course certificates are separate from Microsoft certification and exam fees. Azure exercises can incur charges; check service access, pricing and permissions, use fictional data and remove practice resources afterwards. Interfaces and service names can differ from older demonstrations.

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Put it into practice

Choose a fictional business problem and compare an agent with a simpler AI service. Describe the data and tools each would need, identify a likely failure and explain how a person would review the result.

Source and review

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