Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-901 Study Plan
Give practical 14-day and 30-day paths covering concepts, Foundry, practice and review. AI-901 is active after AI-900 retired, so this page focuses on current Microsoft guidance and scenario-based readiness.
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AI-901 study plan preparation should connect official objectives to realistic practice. This guide uses original explanations and current AI-901 positioning so you do not waste time preparing for the retired AI-900 exam.
AI-901 replaced retired AI-900 for Azure AI Fundamentals.
Microsoft lists 700 as the passing score.
AI concepts plus Microsoft Foundry implementation awareness.
Use original scenarios, explanations and mixed review.
Quick Answer
A strong AI-901 study plan covers concepts first, then Microsoft Foundry and service selection, then mixed practice. Use 14 days if you already know cloud basics; use 30 days if you are new to AI, Azure or technical exam preparation.
14-Day Plan Overview
Use days 1-2 for AI workloads and responsible AI, days 3-5 for machine learning concepts, days 6-7 for vision and language, days 8-10 for generative AI and Foundry, days 11-12 for practice questions and days 13-14 for mixed review.
Exam Tip: AI-901 preparation should follow the current Microsoft exam page and study guide. Use older AI-900 material only when it still matches the AI-901 objectives.
| Area | What it covers | How to practise |
|---|---|---|
| AI concepts | Workloads, capabilities, responsible AI | Name the workload and decision clue. |
| Microsoft Foundry | Build, evaluate and manage AI apps or agents | Connect scenario to implementation step. |
| Machine learning | Classification, regression, clustering | Identify input, output and prediction type. |
| Vision and language | OCR, image analysis, speech, NLP | Read the data type before choosing service. |
| Generative AI | Prompts, grounding, foundation models | Identify source, risk and control. |
30-Day Plan Overview
Use the longer plan to build depth slowly. Spend the first week on AI concepts, the second on Azure AI capabilities, the third on Foundry and generative AI, and the fourth on practice, review and weak-area repair.
Daily Study Routine
Each session should include reading, one small example, practice questions and review. Do not end a session after reading only. AI-901 practice needs active recall and scenario application.
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Where to Use Practice Tests
Use a quick test at the beginning to locate weak areas, then use focused tests by topic. Use mixed tests near the end. This sequence stops candidates from using full mocks before they understand the concepts.
What to Review
Review wrong answers by topic and reason. Did you confuse model types, services, responsible AI principles, Foundry workflow or generative AI vocabulary? The repair depends on the cause.
Common Mistake
The common mistake is studying in the order content appears online instead of the order that builds skill. Start with concepts, then service choices, then implementation context.
Exam Tip: AI-901 preparation should follow the current Microsoft exam page and study guide. Use older AI-900 material only when it still matches the AI-901 objectives.
Final Week Strategy
In the final week, reduce new topics and increase mixed practice. Review Microsoft updates, confirm exam details and practise calm reading.
Final Study Plan Advice
A good plan should make progress visible. Track what you can explain, not only how many pages you read.
Quick Answer Practice Depth
For AI-901 study plan, turn this topic into a short practice routine. Read one scenario, identify the input and outcome, choose the workload or service, then explain why two alternative answers are weaker. This explanation-first habit is what makes practice valuable instead of passive memorisation.
When a question mentions a business goal, ask whether it needs prediction, classification, extraction, generation, translation, summarisation, grounding or governance. That simple checklist keeps your answer tied to the scenario and helps you avoid choosing a service name only because it sounds familiar.
14-Day Plan Overview Practice Depth
For AI-901 study plan, turn this topic into a short practice routine. Read one scenario, identify the input and outcome, choose the workload or service, then explain why two alternative answers are weaker. This explanation-first habit is what makes practice valuable instead of passive memorisation.
When a question mentions a business goal, ask whether it needs prediction, classification, extraction, generation, translation, summarisation, grounding or governance. That simple checklist keeps your answer tied to the scenario and helps you avoid choosing a service name only because it sounds familiar.
30-Day Plan Overview Practice Depth
For AI-901 study plan, turn this topic into a short practice routine. Read one scenario, identify the input and outcome, choose the workload or service, then explain why two alternative answers are weaker. This explanation-first habit is what makes practice valuable instead of passive memorisation.
When a question mentions a business goal, ask whether it needs prediction, classification, extraction, generation, translation, summarisation, grounding or governance. That simple checklist keeps your answer tied to the scenario and helps you avoid choosing a service name only because it sounds familiar.
Related AI-901 Guides
Use these guides to move from broad AI-901 preparation into the topic you need next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AI-901 the replacement for AI-900?
Yes. AI-900 retired on June 30, 2026, and AI-901 is the current route for Azure AI Fundamentals.
Is AI-901 beginner friendly?
Yes, but candidates should still understand Azure AI concepts, Microsoft Foundry basics and Python syntax at a fundamentals level.
What score do I need?
Microsoft lists a passing score of 700 for AI-901.
Can I use old AI-900 material?
Some concepts transfer, but your final preparation should follow current AI-901 objectives.
Does Heycademy copy official questions?
No. Heycademy uses original practice examples and explanations.
Where should I practise after reading?
Use the Heycademy quick test and app practice flow to move from reading into timed and untimed practice.
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This content uses original practice examples and avoids official or live exam questions.