AB-610 · ● New · Associate · Microsoft
Exam status: In development. Expected general availability June 2026. Not yet publicly available for registration.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | Estimated $165 USD (standard Microsoft exam rate) |
| Duration | Estimated 60 minutes |
| Questions | Estimated 50–60 scored questions |
| Passing | No verified data — estimated 700/1000 scaled |
| Format | Multiple choice + Multiple response (estimated) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE / OnVUE (estimated) |
| Languages | English (expected; other languages TBD) |
| Valid | 3 years (estimated, per Microsoft standard) |
| Renewal | Renewal exam required (estimated) |
| Prerequisites | None confirmed; Copilot Studio basic hands-on recommended |
| Released | Not yet released; GA expected June 2026 |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — Microsoft Credentials & Certifications ↗
Current status note — The AB-610 exam is in active development. Microsoft has not yet published an official exam guide, study guide, or registration page. This file reflects publicly available announcements and community intelligence as of May 2026; verify directly with Microsoft Learn before scheduling.
About
The Copilot Studio Agent Maker (AB-610) is a new entry-level certification for business users, makers, IT professionals, and citizen developers building low-code AI agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Released in 2026, it positions accessibility and no-code agent design as core competencies for the Power Platform ecosystem. Unlike the concurrent AB-620 (Agent Developer) aimed at professional developers, the Agent Maker certification focuses on practical scenario-based design using pre-built connectors, knowledge sources, and topic configuration within the Copilot Studio UI.
Domain context — AI / Power Platform
The intersection of AI automation and business process automation, where citizen developers and IT makers build production agents without code using Microsoft's agent builder and knowledge connector framework.
Read full deep dive — Microsoft 365 + Power Platform →
Topics covered
Based on community intelligence and Microsoft's public roadmap announcements, the exam is expected to assess:
- No-code agent design & configuration (20–25%)
- Knowledge sources & connectors (SharePoint, OneDrive, websites, Dataverse) (20–25%)
- Topic modeling & intent routing (15–20%)
- Trigger setup & authentication (15–20%)
- Testing, debugging & publishing (10–15%)
- Microsoft 365 & Power Platform integration (10–15%)
Source: Community guidance from VladTalksTech ↗ and Microsoft Copilot Studio roadmap announcements.
Common skills at AI / Power Platform · Associate
Shared competencies for citizen developers and makers at this level.
- Low-code agent design using visual builders
- Knowledge connector configuration (document-based, website scraping, API integration)
- Intent and topic routing design
- Trigger logic and automation orchestration
- Testing and user acceptance workflows
- Publishing and monitoring in production
Recommended courses at AI / Power Platform · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Learn | Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio (Applied Skills) | Free | ↗ |
| Microsoft Learn | Introduction to Copilot Studio (Module) | Free | ↗ |
| Microsoft Learn | Build Your First Agent (Guided Project) | Free | ↗ |
| Microsoft Learn | Getting started with Copilot Studio (Learning Path) | Free | ↗ |
Note: As of May 2026, dedicated third-party training (Udemy, Pluralsight, CBT Nuggets) for AB-610 is not yet available. Microsoft Learn modules are the primary study source.
Practice exams
No verified practice exam providers yet offer AB-610 specific assessments (exam not yet in public beta). MeasureUp and Examtopics typically release practice exams within 30 days of exam launch.
Recommended approach: Use Microsoft Learn hands-on labs to build practical agent scenarios; review official exam objectives once published.
Books
No published study guides or books specifically for AB-610 exist as of May 2026. General Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio reference material exists but does not target this specific exam.
Typical job titles at AI / Power Platform · Associate
Copilot Maker · Citizen Developer (AI focus) · Power Platform Developer (Entry) · AI Agent Builder · Business Analyst (Automation) · Process Automation Specialist
(Job titles drawn from emerging Copilot Studio and Power Platform job postings, May 2026.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $40,000–$65,000 (entry), $100,000–$160,000 (AI-focused roles) | Glassdoor: AI Agent Engineer ↗ · ZipRecruiter: Copilot Developer ↗ |
| ZAR | No verified data available for South Africa — use general "Power Platform Developer" or "AI Specialist" salary surveys | |
| GBP | £35,000–£55,000 (entry), £75,000–£120,000 (specialized roles) | [Typical UK IT pay scales; no cert-specific data] |
Salary note: The AB-610 is brand-new (2026) and no salary surveys specifically track "Copilot Studio Agent Maker" roles yet. Ranges above reflect entry-level citizen developer and mid-level AI automation specialist roles. Verify current market rates on Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and regional job boards before applying.
Skills validated
- Microsoft Copilot Studio UI and canvas
- Knowledge connector setup (SharePoint, OneDrive, websites, Dataverse)
- Topic creation and intent routing
- Trigger configuration and authentication
- Testing and publishing workflows
- Integration with Microsoft 365 apps
- Basic debugging and monitoring
Related certifications
- Stacks with: Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900) ↗ (foundational knowledge)
- Next step: Microsoft Certified: AI Agent Builder (AB-620) ↗ — advanced developer path (not yet created)
- Equivalents at this level: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer ↗ (cross-cloud AI/data entry point — different focus)
- Vendor overview: Microsoft ↗
Sources
- Microsoft Learn Credentials: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/
- Microsoft Copilot Studio: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot-studio/
- Applied Skills: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/applied-skills/create-agents-in-microsoft-copilot-studio/
- VladTalksTech: Copilot Studio Certifications AB-610 vs AB-620: https://vladtalkstech.com/microsoft-learning-and-credential-news/copilot-studio-certifications-are-coming-ab-610-vs-ab-620/
- Microsoft Community Hub: AI Agent Builder Certification: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hub-blog/new-microsoft-certified-ai-agent-builder-associate-certification/4494125
- Redmond Magazine: Microsoft Copilot Studio Agentic Capabilities: https://redmondmag.com/articles/2026/04/23/microsoft-expands-copilot-agentic-capabilities.aspx
- Pearson VUE Microsoft Exam Updates: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/microsoft/updates.html
- Glassdoor AI Agent Engineer Salary: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/ai-agent-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,17.htm
- ZipRecruiter Copilot Developer Jobs: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Copilot-Developer
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: Microsoft 365 + Power Platform
Parent domain: AI / Power Platform
Vendor overview: Microsoft
Availability note
This certification is in development and not yet publicly available as of May 1, 2026. Registration and exam delivery are expected to begin in June 2026. All details in this file are based on pre-release announcements and community intelligence; they may change. Check Microsoft Learn and Pearson VUE closer to the GA date for confirmed details.