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AI-103

Azure AI App & Agent
Developer Associate

The new Microsoft certification for AI engineers replacing AI-102. Build, deploy, and manage AI apps and agents on Azure using Microsoft Foundry — explained with real scenarios and hands-on examples.

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Study Guide

27 interactive modules

4 free modules: Model Selection, Foundry Services (Domain 1), Connecting to Foundry, Agent Fundamentals (Domain 2) + 20 practice questions.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 20 free questions.

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27

Modules

200

Questions

5

Domains

Free

Domain 1 included

📝 Sample Question

A company needs to process 50,000 customer emails daily and classify each as complaint, enquiry, or compliment. Which model type is most cost-effective?

A. GPT-4o (LLM)
B. Phi-4-mini (SLM) ✓
C. GPT-4o with vision (multimodal)

📊 What you'll cover

Plan and Manage an Azure AI Solution (Free) 8 modules
Implement Generative AI and Agentic Solutions 11 modules
Implement Computer Vision Solutions 3 modules
Implement Text Analysis Solutions 2 modules
Implement Information Extraction Solutions 3 modules

What you'll learn

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Microsoft Foundry

The new unified AI platform — models, agents, tools, and governance in one place.

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AI Agents & Orchestration

Build single and multi-agent solutions with approval controls and safeguards.

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RAG & Grounding

Implement retrieval-augmented generation to ground AI responses in your data.

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Responsible AI

Safety filters, evaluation, auditing, and agent governance — heavily tested.

Full Curriculum

27 interactive modules across 5 exam domains

1

Plan and Manage an Azure AI Solution

8 modules

Free

Choose the right models, design infrastructure, deploy with CI/CD, manage costs, monitor performance, secure with managed identity, and implement responsible AI governance.

  1. 1Choosing the Right AI Model
  2. 2Foundry Services: Your AI Toolkit
  3. 3Retrieval, Indexing & Agent Memory
  4. 4Designing AI Infrastructure
  5. 5Deploying Models & CI/CD
  6. 6Quotas, Scaling & Cost
  7. 7Monitoring & Security
  8. 8Responsible AI: Filters, Auditing & Governance
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Implement Generative AI and Agentic Solutions

11 modules

Premium

Connect to Foundry, build RAG apps, design workflows, evaluate models, create agents with tools and memory, orchestrate multi-agent solutions, tune prompts, and set up observability.

  1. 1Connecting Your App to Foundry
  2. 2Building RAG Applications
  3. 3Workflows & Reasoning Pipelines
  4. 4Evaluating AI Models & Apps
  5. 5Agent Fundamentals: Roles, Goals & Tools
  6. 6Building Agents with Retrieval & Memory
  7. 7Agent Tools & Knowledge Integration
  8. 8Multi-Agent Orchestration & Safeguards
  9. 9Agent Monitoring & Error Analysis
  10. 10Prompt Engineering & Model Tuning
  11. 11Observability & Production Operations
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Implement Computer Vision Solutions

3 modules

Premium

Generate and edit images and video, build multimodal visual understanding workflows, and implement responsible AI for visual content.

  1. 1Image & Video Generation
  2. 2Multimodal Visual Understanding
  3. 3Responsible AI for Visual Content
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4

Implement Text Analysis Solutions

2 modules

Premium

Extract entities and sentiment with language models, build speech solutions, and integrate voice capabilities into AI agents.

  1. 1Text Analysis with Language Models
  2. 2Speech, Translation & Voice Agents
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5

Implement Information Extraction Solutions

3 modules

Premium

Build ingestion and grounding pipelines, extract content with Content Understanding, and prepare for the exam with cross-domain review.

  1. 1Ingestion, Indexing & Grounding Pipelines
  2. 2Extracting Content with Content Understanding
  3. 3Exam Prep: Putting It All Together
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 120 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
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Plan and Manage an Azure AI Solution

55 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

10 Free

20

Easy

25

Medium

10

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Implement Generative AI and Agentic Solutions

65 questions · Exam weight: 30-35%

10 Free

18

Easy

33

Medium

14

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Implement Computer Vision Solutions

25 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

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8

Easy

12

Medium

5

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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4

Implement Text Analysis Solutions

25 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

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9

Easy

11

Medium

5

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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5

Implement Information Extraction Solutions

30 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

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10

Easy

14

Medium

6

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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🎁 Free tier: 20 questions. No account needed.

Choose your path

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 27 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

save $4

  • ✓ Everything in both
  • ★ Best value

🎁 Free tier: 4 free modules: Model Selection, Foundry Services (Domain 1), Connecting to Foundry, Agent Fundamentals (Domain 2) + 20 practice questions. No account needed.

About the AI-103 Exam

Exam code
AI-103
Replaces
AI-102 (retiring June 30, 2026)
Duration
120 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, case studies
Cost
$165 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Plan and Manage an Azure AI Solution (25-30%)
D2: Implement Generative AI and Agentic Solutions (30-35%)
D3: Implement Computer Vision Solutions (10-15%)
D4: Implement Text Analysis Solutions (10-15%)
D5: Implement Information Extraction Solutions (10-15%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI-103?
AI-103 is the new Azure AI certification replacing AI-102. It covers building AI apps and agents using Microsoft Foundry, including RAG, multi-agent orchestration, and responsible AI.
What's in the free tier?
Domain 1 (Plan & Manage — 8 modules), Module 9 (Connecting to Foundry), Module 13 (Agent Fundamentals), plus 20 practice questions. No account needed.
Do I need coding experience?
Yes — AI-103 is an Associate-level exam. You should have experience developing apps with Python and familiarity with Azure AI services.
How is this different from AI-102?
AI-103 is heavier on Microsoft Foundry, AI agents, multi-agent orchestration, and RAG. It replaces the older Cognitive Services focus with Foundry-native development patterns.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No recurring fees.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes — every module is designed for mobile-first studying.

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