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Exam AI-103: Developing AI Apps and Agents on Azure

Exam AI-103: Developing AI Apps and Agents on Azure is the Microsoft Associate-level certification exam for Azure AI engineers who build, manage, and deploy agents and AI solutions that take advantage of Microsoft Foundry; passing it earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate certification.

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QuestionsTypically 40–60 questions; Microsoft does not publish an exact count and the number can vary by exam; unscored items may be included
Testing time120 minutes (exam time; 140-minute seat time per Microsoft's duration table for associate exams that may contain labs)
ScoringPassing score of 700 or greater on a 1–1,000 scaled-score scale
Exam feeUSD 165 typical for Associate/Expert exams; priced by country/region of proctoring, taxes may apply

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Who runs it
Microsoft
Category
AI & Machine Learning
Current version
AI-103 (skills-measured outline effective April 16, 2026)
Where it applies
Global
Exam languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Score scale
1–1,000 (scaled)
Testing provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Computer-based, proctored; at a Pearson VUE test center or online with remote proctoring; interactive components possible
Availability
Year-round by appointment through Pearson VUE; scheduling allowed no more than 90 days in advance
Results
Results within minutes for most exams (about 30 minutes to score if the exam includes labs); score posted to the Microsoft Learn profile within 24 hours
Remote testing
Available

Exam structure

Single exam across five skills-measured areas: Plan and manage an Azure AI solution (25–30%), Implement generative AI and agentic solutions (30–35%), Implement computer vision solutions (10–15%), Implement text analysis solutions (10–15%), and Implement information extraction solutions (10–15%); question types are not disclosed in advance and may include case studies and interactive/lab components

Where rules vary

Vendor certification exam delivered worldwide through Pearson VUE test centers and online proctoring; no country restriction stated

Eligibility

No formal prerequisites; recommended experience developing apps by using Python and familiarity with general AI, generative AI, and Azure services

Retake policy

Retake allowed 24 hours after a failed first attempt; longer waiting periods for subsequent retakes