Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam in the Philippines
In the Philippines, the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) exam costs US$50, about ₱3,150 at the 15 October 2026 rate. You can sit it online or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Square1 Ai's practice for it is free: a 20-question diagnostic, 195 questions in the exam's own domain weights and timed mocks, each answer explained.
Fee as Microsoft lists it for the Philippines, checked 29 October 2026. Prices exclude tax. Check the price when you book.
Booking AI-901 in the Philippines
What Microsoft charges a candidate in the Philippines, how you sit the exam, and what it asks of you. Each line links to its source.
| Exam fee in the Philippines | US$50, about ₱3,150 at the 15 October 2026 rate.Microsoft, checked 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tax | Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee.Microsoft |
| How you sit it | Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book.Pearson VUE |
| The exam | 45 minutes of exam time; Microsoft does not publish the question count.Microsoft |
| Pass mark | 700.Microsoft |
| Valid for | Does not expire.Microsoft |
| Languages | English, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German and 7 more.Microsoft |
| Discounts | Academic pricing offered in most countries/regions except India and China, so this country is not excluded.Microsoft |
From Microsoft's and Pearson VUE's own pages, checked 29 October 2026. Rules change: check them when you book.
What roles that ask for AI-901 pay in the Philippines
Monthly base pay in the Philippines, from Glassdoor (read 29 October 2026). The figure is Glassdoor's median base pay, the range is the middle half of reported pay, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineerGlassdoor22 salaries | ₱52,500 | ₱30,900 to ₱91,000 | ML Engineer |
| Data scientistGlassdoor238 salaries | ₱72,500 | ₱44,600 to ₱110,800 | Data Science |
| Data analystGlassdoor742 salaries | ₱27,100 | ₱17,400 to ₱51,200 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
| Business analystGlassdoor1,510 salaries | ₱54,100 | ₱31,800 to ₱76,900 | Data Analyst with AI |
Salaries are what employers in the Philippines report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
AI-901 prep in the Philippines, side by side
No provider based in the Philippines lists a course for this exam, so these are the free options open to you online.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-901 practice: 195 questions, diagnostic and timed mocksSquare1 Ai | At your own pace | Online, an explanation on every answer | Free |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 29 October 2026. Ask whether the exam voucher is included before you pay.
Four ways to prepare for AI-901 in the Philippines
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on how you learn, what you can spend and what you want after the exam.
- Route 1
Microsoft's own free prep
Fits when You learn well on your own and want the vendor's words: AI-901 study guide, Practice Assessment (AI Skills Navigator, sign-in required).
Watch for It teaches the material; it does not tell you which domains you are weak in.
- Route 2
An online prep course
Fits when You want a teacher and a timetable; no provider in the Philippines lists one for this exam, so look at online courses.
Watch for Check the course matches the current exam version before you pay.
- Route 3
Practice questions and timed mocks
Fits when You have studied and want to know where you stand, domain by domain, before you book.
Watch for Practice is not the real exam: Square1 Ai's questions are original, written against the exam guide, not copied from it.
- Route 4
A live bootcamp after the exam
Fits when You want projects an employer in the Philippines can open and check, not only a certificate.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited; the first cohorts have not graduated.
After AI-901: build the work it points to.
Twelve weeks each, live on the Philippines time, 10 projects you keep. Founding price, half the ₱18,900 standard, until 1 December.
Questions people in the Philippines ask about AI-901
How much does the AI-901 exam cost in the Philippines?
US$50, about ₱3,150 at the 15 October 2026 rate. Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout. The fee is charged in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign-exchange fee. Check the current price on Microsoft's exam page when you book.
Can I take the AI-901 exam online from the Philippines?
Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book. Online exams need a quiet room, a webcam and a government photo ID.
How do I prepare for AI-901 for free in the Philippines?
Microsoft publishes free prep: AI-901 study guide, Practice Assessment (AI Skills Navigator, sign-in required). Square1 Ai's practice is free too: a 20-question diagnostic shows where you stand by domain, then 195 original questions in the exam's own weights and timed mocks the length of the real exam, each answer explained.
What score do I need to pass AI-901?
700. You have 45 minutes; Microsoft does not publish the question count.
How long is AI-901 valid?
Does not expire.
Is there a Microsoft student discount on the exam in the Philippines?
Yes. Microsoft offers academic exam pricing in the Philippines; verify your student status in your Microsoft Learn profile before you book.
Is the AI-901 certification worth it in the Philippines?
It is a first step, not a job on its own. It suits people who want to show they understand AI workloads on Azure: students, analysts, developers new to AI and business staff. Employers in the Philippines report a median of ₱52,500 for a machine learning engineer (a month, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
Are there AI-901 prep courses in the Philippines?
We found no provider based in the Philippines with a course for this exam on 29 October 2026. Microsoft's free prep and Square1 Ai's free practice are online and open to you.
Find out where you stand on AI-901 in twenty questions.
The diagnostic is free and draws questions in the exam's own domain weights. You see your score by domain the moment you finish.