Microsoft · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide written by Microsoft-certified engineers. Covers the exam format,all 5 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
200
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
AI-103
Full name
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate (AI-103)
Vendor
Microsoft
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
200 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
5 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Implement Generative AI And Agentic Solutions
Tip: Study the official exam objectives for this domain before practising questions.
Phase 2
Text Analysis
Tip: Study the official exam objectives for this domain before practising questions.
Phase 3
Information Extraction
Tip: Study the official exam objectives for this domain before practising questions.
Phase 4
Plan And Manage AN Azure AI Solution
Tip: Study the official exam objectives for this domain before practising questions.
Phase 5
Computer Vision
Tip: Study the official exam objectives for this domain before practising questions.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.