Certification update for 2026

AI-901 & Microsoft Foundry

AI-900 retired June 30, 2026. AI-901 is the current exam, with hands-on Microsoft Foundry labs. Pick the card that matches what you need next.

Choose Your Next Step

Four decisions cover the AI-901 surface - exam timing, cert comparison, hands-on labs, and the evidence path for your personal practice account.

AI-900 retired - AI-901 is the exam

AI-900 retired June 30, 2026. Cohort 3 certifies on AI-901: Round 1 October 19-23, Round 2 November 16-20. KOICA covers the fee, up to 2 attempts.

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AI-900 vs AI-901 cert paths

Comparison matrix, decision tree by audience, and the four registration steps.

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Five Foundry hands-on labs

Project setup, model deploy, single-agent, RAG, responsible AI. Code + verification each.

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Personal evidence path

Save coursework evidence from your individual Foundry practice account and track your exam preparation.

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Build your exam evidence

Use the Academic Console, official Microsoft Learn materials, and five Foundry labs to prepare for the approved exam windows.

AI-901 cert paths Lab hub Student guide