LEARNING PATH

AI cloud developer path

Developers building the cloud side of AI applications: containers, data, messaging and security.

Goal: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (Associate). 1 to 2 exams, about 4–14 weeks with our study plans.

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The path, step by step

  1. Optional start: skip if you know the basics

    AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

    AI concepts and Azure AI services at a glance. · leads to Azure AI Fundamentals · study plan: 3 weeks or 6 weeks

    Cover of AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  2. Required

    AI-200: Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure

    Containers, data services, messaging and security for AI applications on Azure. · leads to Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate · study plan: 4 weeks or 8 weeks

    Cover of AI-200: Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure

    Ultra Transcenders AI-200: Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure

    Know which container, data, messaging and security option fits an AI app, and why.

    Coming October 2026Study notes

Microsoft requires: AI-200. Everything else is our advice on the order that makes each exam easier. The time is a rough guide: the shorter plans suit people who already work with the technology, the longer ones people who are new to it. Certification details on Microsoft Learn.

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