AB-731 certification: Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader
The AB-731 certification is Microsoft’s credential for business leaders who drive AI adoption. Passing Exam AB-731 earns you Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader. The exam lasts 45 minutes, you need 700 or greater to pass, no coding is expected, and the price depends on your country. It is active and carries no beta label; the skills outline was last revised on 22 July 2026.
- Certification
- Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (Exam AB-731)Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Exam cost
- Not a single figure — based on the country or region where the exam is proctoredMicrosoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Questions
- Number not published by Microsoft; may include interactive componentsMicrosoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Duration
- 45 minutesMicrosoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Passing score
- 700 or greaterMicrosoft Learn AB-731 study guide, checked 14 October 2026
- Delivery
- Proctored; online through Pearson VUE or at a test center; 13 languagesMicrosoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Level and audience
- Beginner; business decision-makers; no coding expected; no formal prerequisiteMicrosoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
- Validity
- Not stated by Microsoft for this certificationMicrosoft Learn certification page and renewal page, checked 14 October 2026
- Status
- Active, no beta label; skills outline last revised 22 July 2026 (minor changes)Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026
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What is the AB-731 certification?
AB-731 is the exam behind Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (AB-731). Microsoft designed it for business decision-makers at all levels who guide transformation and innovation in their teams or organizations. It is rated Beginner and tagged for the Business Leader role.
The skills Microsoft names are strategic rather than technical: recognising opportunities for AI transformation, identifying the right AI tools and resources, planning for AI adoption, optimising business processes and driving innovation with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Foundry Tools. Candidates are expected to show AI fluency and strategic vision, but are explicitly not expected to write any code.
So the Microsoft AB-731 certification is not a developer or administrator credential. It tests whether you can judge where generative AI creates business value, which Microsoft product fits a need, and how to roll AI out responsibly.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 exam status
On 14 October 2026 the Microsoft Learn certification page shows no beta label and no retirement notice, and the exam can be scheduled. The study guide lists the skills measured as of 22 July 2026.
That July revision was small. The change log marks the audience profile, the Foundry Tools objective group and the adoption-planning group as minor changes; the overall structure of three skill areas stayed the same. Localized versions follow the English version, and if the exam is not offered in your preferred language, you can request an additional 30 minutes.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam AB-731. Checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the AB-731 exam cost?
Microsoft does not publish a single AB-731 price. The certification page states that the price is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored, and you see the binding figure when you schedule.
Any fixed price quoted without a Microsoft source should be treated as unconfirmed. Check the amount for your own country at booking.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 exam format and passing score
The AB-731 exam lasts 45 minutes. It is proctored, and Microsoft notes that you may have interactive components to complete. Microsoft does not publish the number of questions.
You need a score of 700 or greater to pass, according to the study guide. Microsoft does not convert that score into a percentage of correct answers, so do not read 700 as 70%.
The exam is offered in 13 languages: English, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Indonesian (Indonesia), Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Spanish. Microsoft partners with Pearson VUE to deliver online exams at home or in the office; a test center is the alternative.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader. Checked 14 October 2026.
What is on the AB-731 exam?
The study guide divides AB-731 into three skill areas. The first two carry equal weight and together make up most of the exam: understanding generative AI well enough to judge its business value, and knowing what Microsoft’s AI apps and services can do. Adoption strategy and responsible AI make up the rest.
- Identify the business value of generative AI solutions (35–40%) — generative AI versus other AI, fine-tuned versus pretrained models, cost drivers such as tokens and ROI, fabrications and bias, prompt engineering, grounding, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), data quality, secure AI, the machine learning lifecycle
- Identify benefits, capabilities, and opportunities for Microsoft’s AI apps and services (35–40%) — mapping business processes to Copilot, versions of Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Graph, Researcher and Analyst, build-buy-or-extend decisions, Foundry Tools, Azure AI Search, Microsoft Foundry
- Identify an implementation and adoption strategy for Microsoft’s AI apps and services (20–25%) — responsible AI principles, governance, an AI council, an adoption team, an AI champions program, barriers to adoption, Copilot license types, Foundry Tools subscription models
Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam AB-731. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 prerequisites and who should take it
Microsoft lists no formal prerequisite. The study guide does describe the expected background: experience leading adoption or change management in a business context, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Foundry and general AI capabilities.
The official course is aimed at directors, VPs and executives across marketing, sales, operations, HR, finance and strategy. If you are a technical lead, expect the questions to be framed around business decisions — licensing models, governance, adoption barriers — rather than configuration steps.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Study guide for Exam AB-731. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 study guide, course and training
Start with the AB-731 study guide on Microsoft Learn. It is the authoritative list of what is measured, and each bullet is a concept you should be able to explain and apply to a business scenario.
Microsoft’s official course is AB-731T00-A, Drive AI transformation in your organization: a one-day, Beginner-level course. Microsoft states that you can prepare through instructor-led training or self-paced study on Microsoft Learn.
Before exam day, the exam sandbox on Microsoft Learn lets you try the question types in the same interface you will use in the exam.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Course AB-731T00-A. Checked 14 October 2026.
Does the AB-731 certification expire?
Microsoft does not say. The certification page contains no statement on expiry or renewal. Microsoft’s renewal page states that Fundamentals certifications do not expire, and the study guide repeats that associate, expert and specialty certifications expire annually — but AI Transformation Leader is labelled Beginner and is not placed in either group.
Check your Microsoft Learn certification profile after you pass: if a renewal applies, Microsoft shows it there, and Microsoft’s renewals are free online assessments.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Renew your Microsoft Certification. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 vs AB-730 (AI Business Professional)
Both are Beginner-level Microsoft AI credentials with 45-minute exams, which is why they are often confused. The difference is the role. AB-730, Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional, targets business users and administrators who use Microsoft 365 Copilot in their daily work. AB-731 targets the leaders who decide where AI is used and how it is rolled out.
If your job is to use Copilot well, AB-730 is the closer fit. If your job is to build the business case, set governance and lead adoption, AB-731 matches what you do. Note that the English AB-730 exam is scheduled for an update on 20 October 2026.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 practice test, exam questions and dumps
Microsoft lists a free practice assessment for AB-731. Microsoft states that practice assessments are available at no cost, can be attempted as many times as you like, and show the style, wording and difficulty of the questions you are likely to face.
AB-731 dumps and AB-731 exam dumps are not a shortcut. Microsoft defines a brain dump as a source of fraudulently obtained exam questions and states that using one to prepare for or during an exam constitutes cheating. Consequences can include a permanent ban from future credentials and revocation of certifications and scores.
Certsqill’s AB-731 practice questions follow the three skill areas above. They are expert-developed, every answer option comes with an explanation, and your results build a readiness score per domain, so you can see whether business value, Microsoft’s AI services or adoption strategy needs more study. A 7-day money-back guarantee applies.
Source: Microsoft Learn — Exam and assessment security policies. Checked 14 October 2026.
AB-731 questions people ask
What is the AB-731 certification?
Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader, a Beginner-level Microsoft credential for business decision-makers, earned by passing Exam AB-731. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026.
How long is the AB-731 exam?
45 minutes. Source: Microsoft Learn certification page, checked 14 October 2026.
What is the AB-731 passing score?
A score of 700 or greater. Source: Microsoft Learn AB-731 study guide, checked 14 October 2026.
How many AB-731 exam questions are there?
Microsoft does not publish the number of questions. The exam may include interactive components. Checked 14 October 2026.
What kind of AB-731 questions should I expect?
Scenario-based business questions on generative AI value, Microsoft’s AI apps and services, and adoption and responsible AI strategy. No coding is expected. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026.
How much does the AB-731 exam cost?
The price depends on the country or region where the exam is proctored; Microsoft publishes no single figure. Checked 14 October 2026.
Is AB-731 in beta?
No beta label appears on the Microsoft Learn certification page on 14 October 2026, and the exam can be scheduled.
Do I need to know how to code for AB-731?
No. Microsoft states candidates are not expected to write any code. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026.
Does the AB-731 certification expire?
Microsoft does not state an expiry for this certification on its Learn pages. Checked 14 October 2026.
Is there an official AB-731 course?
Yes. Course AB-731T00-A, Drive AI transformation in your organization, is a one-day Beginner course, instructor-led or self-paced. Source: Microsoft Learn, checked 14 October 2026.
