Validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts, responsible AI and building generative AI, vision and speech solutions.
A good AI-901 course covers AI concepts and responsible AI, then teaches you to build with Microsoft Foundry, which is 55 to 60 percent of the exam. We compared the main options on exam coverage, hands-on practice, format and price.
Most people should start with Microsoft's free AI-901 course and build every exercise. Choose Scott Duffy for one structured video course and John Savill's cram video for a free final review.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 AI-901 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course | Free official course | Interactive | Free |
 AI-901 Azure AI Fundamentals Exam Preparation | One video course | Video | $95 |
 AI-901 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Study Cram | Free final review | Video | Free |
Microsoft's official AI-901 course is two learning paths: one on AI concepts and one on building apps and agents in Microsoft Foundry. Text lessons are followed by guided exercises, so you practise the skills the exam measures.
Great fit if you want the official material and hands-on Foundry practice
Poor fit if you learn best from video; choose Scott Duffy
About 7 hours of video organized by the AI-901 skill areas, from responsible AI and models to each Foundry implementation area. It ends with a practice test, and the course is rated 4.5 from 16,700 ratings.
Great fit if you want one structured video course with a practice test
Poor fit if you want to build along in your own subscription; start with Microsoft's course
One video of about an hour that walks through the current AI-901 outline: Foundry, models, agents and each AI workload. It reviews topics rather than teaching them from scratch, so it works best as your last pass before the exam.
Great fit if you want a free final review
Poor fit if you need a first introduction; start with Microsoft's course or Scott Duffy
For most people, Microsoft's free AI-901 course on Microsoft Learn, because it is written against the exam and includes Foundry exercises. Scott Duffy's video course suits learners who prefer lectures.
Yes. Microsoft's learning paths, its practice assessment and John Savill's cram video are all free. Add a paid practice set if you want more timed runs.
Scott Duffy's course runs about 7 hours and Savill's cram video about 1 hour. Plan for about 20 hours of preparation in total, from 10 to 30 depending on your Python and Azure experience.
Only in part. AI-900 retired on June 30, 2026, and AI-901 adds more on Foundry and Python, so buy a course written for AI-901.