Microsoft AI-200 Certification Preparation: Azure AI Cloud Developer

AI-200 is the exam that takes over from AZ-204 for Azure developers. It focuses on the back end of AI applications: container hosting, vector-capable databases, event-driven messaging, serverless functions, security and observability. Across five days you work through Python labs with the Azure SDKs and regular practice in the exam's style.

The essentials

Publisher : Microsoft
Certification : Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate
Exam code : AI-200
Duration : 5 days (35 h)
Level : Intermediate
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Typically 40–60 questions · 120 min · passing score 700 · available in French
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Objectives

Build, version and deploy container images with Azure Container Registry and App Service
Deploy and scale applications on Azure Container Apps (KEDA) and AKS
Store embeddings and run vector search in Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL (pgvector)
Implement a RAG pattern and caching with Azure Managed Redis
Orchestrate back-end work with Service Bus, Event Grid and Azure Functions
Protect secrets and settings with Key Vault and App Configuration
Trace an application with OpenTelemetry and query logs and metrics in KQL

Program

Containerized solutions on Azure (20–25%)
- Azure Container Registry and ACR Tasks
- Containers on App Service: environment variables and secrets
- Container Apps: revisions and KEDA scaling
- AKS with manifests, monitoring and troubleshooting
Data services for AI (25–30%)
- Cosmos DB for NoSQL: SDK, indexing, consistency, RUs and change feed
- Vector search and embeddings in Cosmos DB
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL: schema, indexing, pgvector and RAG
- Azure Managed Redis: caching, expiry and vector indexing
Connecting to Azure services (20–25%)
- Service Bus: queues, topics, subscriptions and dead-lettering
- Event Grid: filters, custom events and retries
- Azure Functions: triggers, bindings and deployment
Security, monitoring and troubleshooting (20–25%)
- Key Vault: storing, retrieving and rotating secrets
- Azure App Configuration
- Distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry SDKs
- KQL queries over logs and metrics

Prerequisites

Python programming and comfort with SDKs
Azure basics: subscriptions, resource groups, portal and CLI (AZ-900 level helps)
Working knowledge of containers (Docker) and databases
Interest in generative AI applications: embeddings, RAG

Target audience

Back-end developers building AI applications on Azure
AZ-204 holders or candidates moving to the new certification
DevOps and platform engineers working with containers and managed services
Developers adding vector databases to their products

The exam

Exam AI-200, “Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure”, leads to the Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate certification. It lasts 120 minutes, may include interactive components and requires a score of 700 out of 1,000; Microsoft says its exams usually have 40 to 60 questions. You sit it through Pearson VUE at a test centre or online with a remote proctor, in English, French, Arabic and other languages. Microsoft Learn stays available during the exam, but no extra time is added. The certification is valid for one year and renews online for free.

Preparation tips

Code every lab in Python: the exam leans heavily on code and SDKs
Compare Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL and Redis for vector search, a heavily weighted area
Practise writing simple KQL queries before exam day

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Is AZ-204 still available?

No. Microsoft retired exam AZ-204 on 31 July 2026, together with the renewal assessment for the Azure Developer Associate certification. AI-200 is now the reference exam for Azure developers.

How does AI-200 differ from AZ-204?

Containers, Functions, messaging and Key Vault remain, but AI-200 adds vector databases, RAG, Redis and OpenTelemetry, with Python as the expected language.

What happens to my Azure Developer Associate certification?

It stays valid until its expiry date but can no longer be renewed. Passing AI-200 gives you an active Associate certification.

Is the exam available in French?

Yes. Microsoft offers it in French, English, Arabic and about ten other languages.

Which course formats and languages?

Live online, in person in Casablanca or on-site at your organization, in French or English.

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