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Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure

Microsoft Learn's free beginner path on AI, generative AI and agents in Azure.

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About this course

A free, self-paced Microsoft Learn path covering the AI services in Azure: generative AI and agents, text analysis, speech, computer vision and information extraction. It replaces the old AI-900 material, as that exam was retired in June 2026 in favor of AI-901.

Best for: Beginners exploring AI on the Microsoft cloud.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe common AI workloads
  • Explain generative AI and agents in Azure
  • Identify Azure services for language, speech and vision
  • Prepare for Azure AI Fundamentals study

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Microsoft Learn.

0 of 7 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 2 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Cost and certificate

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The learning path is free; the Azure AI Fundamentals certification (exam AI-901) costs extra.

Before you start: Basic computing concepts and some Python

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Quick answers

Is Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Microsoft Learn. The learning path is free; the Azure AI Fundamentals certification (exam AI-901) costs extra.
How long does Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure take?
Plan for about 6 hrs in total (Editorial estimate; the provider does not publish a total. Seven modules.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure?
It helps to have: Basic computing concepts and some Python.

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