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On April 15 and 16, Microsoft’s Skills Hub blog published two Azure AI certification updates, complementing a broader announcement on AI business solutions credentials released in late March
Changes in Fundamentals certification
The first change evolves the entry-level path.
Exam AI-900, “Azure AI Fundamentals”, retires June 30 2026. Its replacement, exam AI-901, keeps the same certification name but raises the bar.
Where AI-900 required no coding, AI-901 expects basic Python knowledge and hands-on use of Microsoft Foundry, the Microsoft’s unified platform for building and managing AI models and agents.
Existing AI-900 holders are not affected and keep their certification.
New Intermediate certification
The second addition is exam AI-103, “Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate.“.
Targeting experienced developers, it validates skills across generative AI, multimodal scenarios, agentic workflows, and responsible AI, all delivered through Azure services and Microsoft Foundry.
Release Dates
Both exams are currently in beta, with general availability planned for June 2026. They are part of a larger wave: Microsoft is rolling out multiple new AI certifications across business and technical roles throughout mid-2026.
Both beta exams offer 80% off to the first 300 eligible candidates.
To have a global view of the available certifications and applied skills, visit the AI Skills Navigator
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