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Microsoft · AI & Machine Learning · Associate

Microsoft Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate exam guide

Exam AI-103

AI-103 (Developing AI Apps and Agents on Azure) earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate. It proves you can plan, build, secure and deploy generative AI apps and agents on Microsoft Foundry, plus vision, text analysis and information extraction solutions, with Python as the working language.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing score700 (1-1000 scale)
Exam fee$165 USD
Valid for1 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice, multiple response, drag-and-drop, case studies and other interactive item types. Fee note: Associate exams are $165 in the US; prices vary by country. The exam launched in beta in 2026, and beta results are not issued immediately..

Who it's for

Python developers and AI engineers who build production AI applications and agents on Azure and Microsoft Foundry.

What the exam covers

Plan and manage an Azure AI solution27%
Implement generative AI and agentic solutions32%
Implement computer vision solutions12%
Implement text analysis solutions12%
Implement information extraction solutions12%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Experience developing apps with Python and familiarity with general AI, generative AI and Azure services.

Keeping it active

Associate and expert certifications are valid for 1 year. Renew for free by passing an unproctored online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn, available in the 180 days before expiry; unlimited attempts with a 24-hour wait after a failed try.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Provisioning and securing Microsoft Foundry resources and projects
  • Deploying and evaluating foundation models from the Foundry catalog
  • Building RAG applications grounded in enterprise data
  • Building and orchestrating agents with tools and multi-agent workflows
  • Implementing content safety, monitoring and responsible AI controls
  • Building vision, text analysis and document extraction solutions in Python

Job roles

Azure AI EngineerAI Application DeveloperGenerative AI EngineerAI Agent DeveloperMachine Learning EngineerCloud Solutions Developer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Plan and manage: create Foundry hubs and projects, manage keys and managed identities, set up monitoring and cost controls.
  2. Week 2-3: Generative AI and agents: deploy models, build a RAG app over your own documents, then an agent with tools using the Foundry Agent Service SDK in Python.
  3. Week 4: Evaluation and safety: run evaluations, configure content filters and prompt shields, trace agent runs.
  4. Week 5: Vision, language and document extraction: build small Python apps for image analysis, text analytics and Document Intelligence.
  5. Week 6: Use the exam sandbox and Learn modules, review the April 2026 skills outline line by line, then sit the exam.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Generative AI and agents carry the most weight; spend at least a third of your study time building agents and RAG apps hands-on.
  • The exam may include interactive components; practice in the actual Foundry portal and SDKs, not just reading.
  • Expect Python snippets using Foundry SDKs; know which client and method fit each task.
  • Know authentication options (keys vs Microsoft Entra ID managed identity) and when each is the right answer.
  • Because this is a 2026 exam built on new Foundry branding, use only current Microsoft Learn content; AI-102-era material will cover outdated service names.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AI-103 the replacement for AI-102?

AI-103 is Microsoft's 2026 associate-level exam for building AI apps and agents on Azure. Check Microsoft Learn for the current status of AI-102 in your region; new candidates should prepare for AI-103.

How long is the AI-103 exam?

120 minutes, with a passing score of 700.

Do I need to know Python for AI-103?

Yes. Microsoft expects experience developing apps with Python, and questions use Python SDK code.

How much does AI-103 cost?

Microsoft associate exams cost $165 in the US; pricing varies by country.

How do I renew the AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate?

Like other associate certifications it is valid for 1 year and renewed free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn.

Official page: learn.microsoft.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.