Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader — what the exam costs

Vendor: Microsoft

Cost to sit the exam

• AB-731 (AB-731) — exam registration fee: 165 USD (official source retrieved 2026-06-27).

What this cost does and doesn't include

The figure above is the exam registration fee only. It does not include training, study materials, practice tests, or retakes — those are purchased separately and vary widely by provider and by how you choose to prepare. Vendor fees can change over time and can differ by region and currency, so always confirm the current fee on the official vendor page before you register.

What we don't know

We have no verified job-placement, salary, or return-on-investment data for this certification, and we make no such claims. For independent outcome reporting, check sources like CIRR (cirr.org) or Course Report; for current fees always confirm on the official vendor page.

Sources

• Microsoft — Microsoft Learn Exam Pricing JSON: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/exam-pricing.json (retrieved 2026-06-27)

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