Microsoft Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (AI-200)

The AI-200 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure Azure. It validates your ability to develop containerized solutions on Azure, develop AI solutions by using Azure data management services, connect to and consume Azure services, and secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure solutions.

Exam details

Certification
Microsoft Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate
Application
Azure
Exam code
AI-200
Level
Associate
Duration
Approximately 100 minutes
Questions
Typically 40–60 questions
Passing score
700 out of 1000
Cost
USD $165 — typical price; the exact fee varies by country/region and currency, and local taxes may apply.
Prerequisites
None required. Python and Azure SDK experience are expected.
Languages
English (additional languages may be available)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Renewal
Free online assessment, every 12 months

Skills measured

Develop containerized solutions on Azure

20–25%
  • Build, store, and run container images with Azure Container Registry and App Service.
  • Deploy to Azure Container Apps, including KEDA scaling and revision management.
  • Deploy and troubleshoot applications on Azure Kubernetes Service.
Practice Containerized Solutions Questions

Develop AI solutions by using Azure data management services

25–30%
  • Query Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL and run vector similarity search for semantic retrieval.
  • Store embeddings and run vector search on Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
  • Use Azure Managed Redis for caching and vector indexing.
Practice Azure Data Management Questions

Connect to and consume Azure services

20–25%
  • Build event-driven and message-based AI backends with Service Bus and Event Grid.
  • Create serverless APIs with Azure Functions, including triggers and bindings.
Practice Connect Azure Services Questions

Secure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure solutions

20–25%
  • Secure secrets and configuration with Key Vault and App Configuration.
  • Trace distributed systems with OpenTelemetry and analyse logs with KQL.
Practice Security & Monitoring Questions

Study Resources

Frequently asked questions

Who should take AI-200?

AI-200 is for developers who implement AI solutions on Azure, especially back-end services and components, across the development lifecycle. It suits candidates proficient in Python, Azure SDKs, Azure data services, messaging, vector databases, containerized applications, and monitoring.

What is the average salary for an Azure AI Cloud Developer?

For comparable Azure Developer roles, ZipRecruiter reports an average U.S. salary of about $121,476. In the UK, IT Jobs Watch reports a £63,750 median advertised salary for Azure Developer roles. These are different markets and measures; pay varies by experience and location.

How should I prepare for AI-200?

Access the free AI-200T00 Course on Microsoft Learn. Then, use our AI-200 Exam Practice Test, which includes original questions we developed to help you memorise and retain the course content.

Microsoft's Practice Assessment for AI-200 is not currently available. Avoid exam dumps: doing so can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.

You can also search the Microsoft Training Services Partners directory for instructor-led options. Current U.S. listings for the five-day AI-200T00 course range from $2,795 at TechSherpas 365 to $2,995 at Dynamics Edge. Prices vary by provider and format.

Does the exam include official labs I can use to practice?

The exam does not include hand-on labs exercises, and the self-paced AI-200T00 course on Microsoft Learn may include some tasks using a lab.

If you purchase Instructor-led training, Microsoft Training Partners usually provide access to official labs for about 90 days. Always checks the labs are from Microsoft Partners like Skillable.

Depending on the exam, you could get a trial licence which could include demo data you can use to practice, but that is not always guaranteed and Microsoft often changes policies about free trials with demo data. If you prefer hand-on learning using labs, contact a Microsoft Training Services Partner for Instructor-led training.

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