Am I ready for the AI-901?
The AI-901 is an entry-level exam — no prior AI or programming experience is required. However, this self-assessment helps you understand where you stand and what to focus on during your preparation.
Self-Assessment checklist
Click each row to cycle through: ✅ Comfortable | ⚠️ Need Review | ❌ New to Me
General concepts
| Skill | Your Level (click to rate) |
|---|---|
| I know what artificial intelligence means | ⬜ |
| I understand the difference between AI and traditional programming | ⬜ |
| I have heard of machine learning | ⬜ |
| I know what a neural network is at a high level | ⬜ |
| I understand what training data means | ⬜ |
| I can explain what a prediction or inference is | ⬜ |
AI awareness
| Skill | Your Level (click to rate) |
|---|---|
| I know what computer vision does | ⬜ |
| I have heard of natural language processing | ⬜ |
| I understand what chatbots are | ⬜ |
| I know what Azure OpenAI is | ⬜ |
| I have used an AI tool (Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) | ⬜ |
| I understand responsible AI principles at a basic level | ⬜ |
How to interpret your results
Mostly ✅: You're over-prepared!
You likely already know enough to pass. Use the challenges to fill any small gaps and confirm your knowledge. Consider jumping straight to the exam tips and taking a practice test.
Mix of ✅ and ⚠️: Perfect candidate
You have a solid foundation and just need to reinforce specific areas. Work through the challenges in order, focusing extra time on topics marked ⚠️. You'll be exam-ready in no time.
Several ❌: You're the target audience!
This is exactly who the AI-901 is designed for — people curious about AI who want a structured introduction. Start with Challenge 01: AI Workloads Overview and work through each module sequentially. The challenges build on each other and assume no prior knowledge.