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Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (Exam AB-731)
Exam AB-731 leads to Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader, a Beginner-level certification for business decision-makers who guide AI transformation with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI and Microsoft Foundry without writing code. It measures three skill areas: the business value of generative AI solutions (35-40%), the benefits and capabilities of Microsoft's AI apps and services (35-40%), and an implementation and adoption strategy (20-25%), including responsible AI and governance. The proctored exam lasts 45 minutes and needs a score of 700. The captured pages do not say whether this certification expires. As shown in the United States on 6 October 2026, no exam price is displayed; Microsoft says the price depends on where the exam is proctored.
Facts checked 6 Oct 2026
- Price
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As shown in the United States on 6 October 2026, no accepted price: the captured certification page states only "Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored." and no amount is rendered in the captured page text.
- Provider link
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- Time
- 45 minutes to complete the exam assessment; not preparation time
- Level
- Beginner
- Credential
- certification
The captured pages list the level as Beginner and do not say whether this is a fundamentals, associate, expert or specialty certification. Microsoft states that associate, expert and specialty certifications expire annually and renew free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn that opens six months before expiry, and that fundamentals certifications do not expire.
- Prerequisites
- No prerequisite certification is stated on the captured pages. Microsoft says candidates need experience leading adoption or change management in a business context and familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Foundry and general AI capabilities; no coding is expected.
- Format
- Proctored certification exam
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Sources ↗
- Duration : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ai-transformation-leader/
- Official program page : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ai-transformation-leader/
- Modules or exam domains : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/ab-731
- Credential details : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/renew-your-microsoft-certification-faq
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What’s covered
- Identify the business value of generative AI solutions
- Identify benefits, capabilities, and opportunities for Microsoft’s AI apps and services
- Identify an implementation and adoption strategy for Microsoft’s AI apps and services
Prerequisites: No prerequisite certification is stated on the captured pages. Microsoft says candidates need experience leading adoption or change management in a business context and familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Foundry and general AI capabilities; no coding is expected.
What you actually do
- Identify the business value of generative AI solutions : Exam skill area, 35–40% / not a course module · Source
- Identify benefits, capabilities, and opportunities for Microsoft’s AI apps and services : Exam skill area, 35–40% / not a course module · Source
- Identify an implementation and adoption strategy for Microsoft’s AI apps and services : Exam skill area, 20–25% / not a course module · Source
What the credential is
- Credential type
- certification · learn.microsoft.com / ai-transformation-leader
- Credential
- Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader · learn.microsoft.com / ai-transformation-leader learn.microsoft.com / ab-731 learn.microsoft.com / renew-your-microsoft-certification-faq
- Issuer
- Microsoft · learn.microsoft.com / ai-transformation-leader learn.microsoft.com / ab-731 learn.microsoft.com / renew-your-microsoft-certification-faq
- Sharing
- Connecting your certification profile to Microsoft Learn lets you share and print certificates (study guide). · learn.microsoft.com / ab-731
- Expiry and renewal
- The captured pages list the level as Beginner and do not say whether this is a fundamentals, associate, expert or specialty certification. Microsoft states that associate, expert and specialty certifications expire annually and renew free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn that opens six months before expiry, and that fundamentals certifications do not expire. · learn.microsoft.com / ai-transformation-leader learn.microsoft.com / ab-731 learn.microsoft.com / renew-your-microsoft-certification-faq
- Exam requirement
- Pass Exam AB-731; a score of 700 or greater is required to pass. · learn.microsoft.com / ai-transformation-leader learn.microsoft.com / ab-731
Total cost to finish
Retakes: Repeat-attempt cost is not stated on the captured pages. The Microsoft certification page, as shown in the United States on 6 October 2026, says: "You can retake it 24 hours after the first attempt. For subsequent retakes, the amount of time varies." · Source
Who should skip it
- Renewal cannot be done by passing a beta exam or retaking the exam; only the free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn renews an associate, specialty or expert certification. · Official source · 2026-10-06
- Microsoft warns that exam records are lost if you register with an organizational (work or school) account and leave that organization; it strongly recommends a personal account. · Official source · 2026-10-06
Alternatives in the registry
Related by topic or level.
- IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate : Coursera Plus Monthly : USD 59 / month regular; United States on 2 October 2026; 3 months to complete at 10 hours a week.
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) : USD 100 (One initial exam attempt; check applicable regional pricing and taxes. Optional preparation and retakes are not included.); 90 minutes (exam only; not preparation time).
- Generative AI for Everyone : DeepLearning.AI Pro : USD 50/month for course content, billed monthly at the regular price; Publisher lists 5 hours 1 minute of content; the separate Coursera route estimates approximately 6 hours. Not a guaranteed elapsed completion time..
Change log
- : Initial record from the official certification page, study guide and renewal FAQ captured from the United States on 6 October 2026. · Source
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