Introduction
Microsoft offers a range of exams and certifications that test your abilities in specific apps, technologies and skills. Microsoft is going to make Generally Available in February 2026 a new certification, the “Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals” – it is currently in beta (so you can take the email, but you won’t receive your score until later). In this blog article, we’ll have a look at its corresponding AB-900 exam, including who it is for and what it requires.
What is the Microsoft AB-900 exam?
The AB-900 Exam, also known as the Microsoft “Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals” exam, is a fundamental level exam which validates your knowledge about Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-powered agents.
Who should take the AB-900 exam?
This is for you if you have, or want to have, foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 services and Copilot.
- You know how to configure, secure and govern Copilot and agents across Microsoft 365,
- You know the fundamentals of Security, Compliance and Identity.
- You know how to enable and manage AI.
- You will be familiar with admin centers for Microsoft 365, Teams, Entra and Purview.
- You know the core features and objects in Microsoft 365.
- You understand the core security features of Microsoft 365.
- You know how to manage Copilot, and are familiar with creating, publishing and managing agents.
What apps do you need to know about for the Microsoft AB-900 exam?
You will need to know about the following:
- Microsoft 365,
- Microsoft 365 Copilot,
- Microsoft Entra (identity, security and compliance), and
- Microsoft Purview.
What other AB exams are there?
The “AB” at the beginning of the exam name apparently stands for AI and Business Applications.
- The Expert-level exam AB-100 Exam is called the “Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect“.
- The Microsoft AB-730 exam is called “AI Business Professional“
- The Microsoft AB-731 exam is called “AI Transformation Leader“
How can I book this email?
To book this exam, go to the Microsoft page for this exam, and then scroll down to “Schedule exam”.
Ensure the correct exam is shown at the top of the booking page – if it is not, then you will need to change it.
Conclusion
The AB-900 exam is a fundamentals exam which allows you to display your foundational AI skills with Microsoft 365, Entra and Purview.
Any idea when it will come out?
Hello Shane. Thank you for your question. I note that a related Microsoft course, AB-900T00-A: Introduction to Microsoft 365 and AI administration, is going to be out on 7 November, so my guess is about then. Phillip