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AI certifications compared: cost, who can take them, status

The AI certification programs to start with are Google Cloud's Generative AI Leader if you don't code and AI-901 if you do. Both cost $99 plus tax, and you can book either yourself.

Active now
65 certifications
Restricted
10 need a partner, a course or another credential
Curated by Jake BolandChecked against the issuers' and providers' pages, Oct 20, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026How I verify

Which AI certification should you start with?

Whichever you pick, check who can take it before you look at the price: the exams in the next section are closed to most people.

Which AI certifications fit your goal?

More options by goal, in the order used across this site: active first, those that list no entry requirement, then entry level first. How we order certifications.

Lead or use AI in a business role

Picked by: active, no entry requirement listed, and the issuer names it for leaders, business roles, strategy or transformation.

Build or run AI agents

Picked by: active, no entry requirement listed, and about AI agents (our topic tag).

Start a technical path

Picked by: active, no entry requirement listed, an exam at foundational or associate level.

Govern or secure AI

Picked by: active and about AI governance or security (our topic tags). Some need an earlier credential; the table below says which.

More AI certifications

Recommended order: active first, then those that list no entry requirement, then entry level first. The certifications picked above are not repeated here unless you filter or search. How we order certifications.

62 certifications

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $100; AUD 150
    Level
    Foundational
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 26, 2026

  • Agentic Automation Professional

    UiPath

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $300 plus tax
    Level
    Professional
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against UiPath on Oct 26, 2026

  • Professional Machine Learning Engineer

    Google Cloud

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $200 plus tax
    Level
    Professional
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    2 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google Cloud on Oct 26, 2026

  • Gemini Certified Faculty

    Google for Education

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Google for Education
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google for Education on Oct 26, 2026

  • Agentic AI Builder (AGB-110)

    CertNexus

    Type
    Assessment
    Price
    Not stated by CertNexus
    Level
    Not stated by CertNexus
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by CertNexus
    Status
    Active
    Checked against CertNexus on Oct 26, 2026

  • Gemini Certified Educator

    Google for Education

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Google for Education
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google for Education on Oct 26, 2026

  • IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

    IBM

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    Not stated by IBM
    Level
    Not stated by IBM
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by IBM
    Status
    Active
    Checked against IBM on Oct 26, 2026

  • Gemini Certified Student

    Google for Education

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Google for Education
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google for Education on Oct 26, 2026

  • Generative AI for Educators with Gemini

    Google

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Google
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Google
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google on Oct 26, 2026

  • GitHub Copilot (GH-300)

    GitHub

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $99
    Level
    Not stated by GitHub
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    2 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against GitHub on Oct 26, 2026

  • Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist

    Salesforce

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $200 plus tax; ¥30,000 plus tax; $100 plus tax (retake); ¥15,000 plus tax (retake)
    Level
    Not stated by Salesforce
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Salesforce
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Salesforce on Oct 26, 2026

  • Google AI Professional Certificate

    Google

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    $49 per month
    Level
    Not stated by Google
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Google
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google on Oct 26, 2026

  • Google Prompting Essentials

    Google

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    $49 per month
    Level
    Not stated by Google
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Google
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google on Oct 26, 2026

  • Google AI Essentials

    Google

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    $49 per month
    Level
    Not stated by Google
    Who can take it
    Open to anyone
    Valid for
    Not stated by Google
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google on Oct 26, 2026

  • IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate

    IBM

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    Not stated by IBM
    Level
    Not stated by IBM
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by IBM
    Status
    Active
    Checked against IBM on Oct 26, 2026

  • Generative AI Leader

    Google Cloud

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $99 plus tax
    Level
    Not stated by Google Cloud
    Who can take it
    Open to anyone
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Google Cloud on Oct 26, 2026

  • AI Agent Fundamentals

    Databricks

    Type
    Microcredential
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Databricks
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Databricks
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Databricks on Oct 24, 2026

  • Generative AI Fundamentals

    Databricks

    Type
    Microcredential
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Databricks
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Databricks
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Databricks on Oct 24, 2026

  • LangChain Certified Agent Engineer

    LangChain

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $99
    Level
    Not stated by LangChain
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    2 years
    Status
    Active
    Checked against LangChain on Oct 20, 2026

  • AWS Agentic AI Demonstrated

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Microcredential
    Price
    Not stated by Amazon Web Services
    Level
    Not stated by Amazon Web Services
    Who can take it
    Check the issuer's page
    Valid for
    1 year
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 26, 2026

  • AWS Databases for Agentic AI Demonstrated

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Microcredential
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Amazon Web Services
    Who can take it
    Check the issuer's page
    Valid for
    1 year
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 26, 2026

  • AWS Securing Agent Identities Demonstrated

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Microcredential
    Price
    Free
    Level
    Not stated by Amazon Web Services
    Who can take it
    Check the issuer's page
    Valid for
    1 year
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 26, 2026

  • ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)

    ISACA

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $599 (non member); $459 (member)
    Level
    Not stated by ISACA
    Who can take it
    Needs another credential
    Valid for
    Not stated by ISACA
    Status
    Active
    Checked against ISACA on Oct 20, 2026

  • ISACA Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR)

    ISACA

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $599 (non member); $459 (member)
    Level
    Not stated by ISACA
    Who can take it
    Needs another credential
    Valid for
    Not stated by ISACA
    Status
    Active
    Checked against ISACA on Oct 20, 2026

  • PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)

    Project Management Institute

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $899 (non member); $699 (member)
    Level
    Not stated by Project Management Institute
    Who can take it
    Course required first
    Valid for
    Not stated by Project Management Institute
    Status
    Active
    Checked against Project Management Institute on Oct 20, 2026

  • ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)

    ISACA

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $599 (non member); $459 (member)
    Level
    Not stated by ISACA
    Who can take it
    Needs another credential
    Valid for
    Not stated by ISACA
    Status
    Active
    Checked against ISACA on Oct 20, 2026

  • AWS Certified AI Business Strategist (AIB-C01)

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $50 (beta); $100
    Level
    Not stated by Amazon Web Services
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    Beta
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 24, 2026

  • AI Foundations

    OpenAI

    Type
    Course certificate
    Price
    Not stated by OpenAI
    Level
    Not stated by OpenAI
    Who can take it
    By invitation only
    Valid for
    Not stated by OpenAI
    Status
    Pilot
    Checked against OpenAI on Oct 25, 2026

  • Professional Agentic Architect

    Google Cloud

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $120 plus tax (beta); $200 plus tax
    Level
    Professional
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    1 year
    Status
    Announced
    Checked against Google Cloud on Oct 26, 2026

  • GIAC AI Penetration Tester

    GIAC

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    Not stated by GIAC
    Level
    Not stated by GIAC
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    4 years
    Status
    AnnouncedFrom February 9, 2027
    Checked against GIAC on Oct 26, 2026

  • Salesforce AI Associate

    Salesforce

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    Not stated by Salesforce
    Level
    Associate
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    Not stated by Salesforce
    Status
    RetiredFebruary 2026
    Checked against Salesforce on Oct 26, 2026

  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

    Amazon Web Services

    Type
    Exam
    Price
    $300
    Level
    Specialty
    Who can take it
    No requirement listed
    Valid for
    3 years
    Status
    RetiredMarch 31, 2026
    Checked against Amazon Web Services on Oct 26, 2026

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Which issuers offer AI certifications?

Issuers with two or more current AI certifications, most first.

Microsoft14 current certificationsAmazon Web Services7 current certificationsDatabricks6 current certificationsIBM6 current certificationsAnthropic4 current certificationsGoogle4 current certificationsISACA4 current certificationsGIAC3 current certificationsGoogle Cloud3 current certificationsGoogle for Education3 current certificationsNVIDIA3 current certificationsUiPath3 current certificationsCertNexus2 current certificationsCisco2 current certifications

Which AI exams can't most people take?

How do all the AI certifications compare?

Most list no entry requirement, so for them the real differences are price and how long the certification stays valid. Exams that need a partner firm, a course or another credential first are marked under "Who can take it".

Active first, then those that list no entry requirement, then entry level first, with prices as each issuer shows them. A dash means the issuer doesn't publish it. Checked against the issuers' pages on Oct 20, 2026.
CertificationIssuerTypePrice as shownValid forWho can take itStatus
Oracle Agentic AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1157-26)OracleExamFree–No requirement listedActive
AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)Amazon Web ServicesExamOnline proctoring offered$100; AUD 1503 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900)MicrosoftExamProctored$99Does not expireNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)MicrosoftExam$99 plus taxDoes not expireNo requirement listedActive
Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer AssociateDatabricksExamProctored$2002 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: SQL AI Developer Associate (DP-800)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
Databricks Certified Context Engineer AssociateDatabricksExam$2002 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate (AI-103)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: Machine Learning Operations Engineer Associate (AI-300)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
NVIDIA-Certified Associate AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO)NVIDIAExamProctored online$1252 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: AI Agent Builder Associate (AB-620)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
Agentic Automation AssociateUiPathExam$150 plus tax3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Contact Center AI Engineer Associate (AB-250)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedActive
NVIDIA-Certified Associate Generative AI LLM (NCA-GENL)NVIDIAExam$1252 yearsNo requirement listedActive
IBM Certified watsonx Generative AI Engineer - Associate (C1000-185)IBMExam$200–No requirement listedActive
Databricks Certified Machine Learning AssociateDatabricksExamProctored$2002 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Agentic Automation Builder ProfessionalUiPathExam$300 plus tax3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Agentic Automation ProfessionalUiPathExam$300 plus tax3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Professional Machine Learning EngineerGoogle CloudExamProctored online or at a test center$200 plus tax2 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Databricks Certified Machine Learning ProfessionalDatabricksExamProctored$2002 yearsNo requirement listedActive
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - ProfessionalAmazon Web ServicesExamOnline proctoring offered$300; AUD 4493 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Cisco AI Technical Practitioner (810-110)CiscoExam$1503 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Gemini Certified FacultyGoogle for EducationExamFree3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
GIAC Offensive AI Analyst (GOAA)GIACExamProctored online or at a test center$999 plus tax; $899 plus tax (retake)4 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Agentic AI Builder (AGB-110)CertNexusAssessment––No requirement listedActive
Gemini Certified EducatorGoogle for EducationExamFree3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
IBM AI Engineering Professional CertificateIBMCourse certificate––No requirement listedActive
Gemini Certified StudentGoogle for EducationExamFree3 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (AIP-210)CertNexusExamProctored online or at a test center$367.503 yearsNo requirement listedActive
IBM AI Product Manager Professional CertificateIBMCourse certificate––Open to anyoneActive
  • Who can take it: This Professional Certificate is open for anyone with any job and academic background.
  • Prerequisites: No prior experience is necessary to get started.
  • Length: 3 months to complete at 10 hours a week
  • Languages: English
Generative AI for Educators with GeminiGoogleCourse certificateFree–No requirement listedActive
GIAC AI Platform Security (GAIPS)GIACExamProctored online or at a test center$999 plus tax; $899 plus tax (retake)4 yearsNo requirement listedActive
IBM RAG and Agentic AI Professional CertificateIBMCourse certificate––No requirement listedActive
  • Prerequisites: This professional certificate requires working knowledge of Python programming and a fundamental knowledge of web development and AI concepts.
  • Length: 8 weeks at 3 hours a week
  • Languages: English
Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional (AB-730)MicrosoftExamProctored$99–No requirement listedActive
IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional CertificateIBMCourse certificate––No requirement listedActive
  • Prerequisites: No prior experience required.
  • Delivery: This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. This PC is self-paced.
  • Length: 6 months at 6 hours a week
  • Languages: English
GitHub Copilot (GH-300)GitHubExamProctored$992 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Salesforce Certified Agentforce SpecialistSalesforceExamProctored online or at a test center$200 plus tax; ¥30,000 plus tax; $100 plus tax (retake); ¥15,000 plus tax (retake)–No requirement listedActive
Google AI Professional CertificateGoogleCourse certificate$49 per month–No requirement listedActive
Google Prompting EssentialsGoogleCourse certificate$49 per month–No requirement listedActive
Google AI EssentialsGoogleCourse certificate$49 per month–Open to anyoneActive
IBM AI Developer Professional CertificateIBMCourse certificate––No requirement listedActive
Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader (AB-731)MicrosoftExamProctored$99–No requirement listedActive
Generative AI LeaderGoogle CloudExamProctored online or at a test center$99 plus tax3 yearsOpen to anyoneActive
Cisco AI Business PractitionerCiscoMicrocredentialFree–No requirement listedActive
Should you take it?
  • Suits managers and business staff who want a free, self-paced start on AI, with sixteen hours of guided learning and nine labs.
  • Not for engineers after hands-on build skills, as this path is pitched at business practitioners rather than developers.
  • The catch: Cisco doesn't say whether the badge expires, so you can't tell if you'd need to redo the path later.
  • If you'd rather prove technical skills in an exam, Cisco AI Technical Practitioner is 60 minutes at $US150 and valid for three years.
AI Agent FundamentalsDatabricksMicrocredentialFree–No requirement listedActive
Generative AI FundamentalsDatabricksMicrocredentialFree–No requirement listedActive
Microsoft AI Product Manager Professional CertificateMicrosoftCourse certificate––Open to anyoneActive
Should you take it?
  • Suits people moving into product management who want a self-paced online program from Microsoft, with no degree or experience required.
  • Not for anyone whose employer wants a proctored exam pass: this is a shareable certificate for completing a self-paced online course.
  • The catch: the course page shows no price, so check the cost on Coursera before you commit to 3 months at 10 hours a week.
  • Take Cisco AI Business Practitioner instead if you want a free start: sixteen hours of guided learning and nine labs, aimed at non-technical business staff and managers.
CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)CompTIAExam$298–No requirement listedActive
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)IAPPExam$799 (non member); $649 (member)2 yearsNo requirement listedActive
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals CertificateISACAExamProctored online$144 (non member); $120 (member)–Open to anyoneActive
LangChain Certified Agent EngineerLangChainExamProctored online$992 yearsNo requirement listedActive
AWS Agentic AI DemonstratedAmazon Web ServicesMicrocredential–1 yearCheck the issuer's pageActive
AWS Databases for Agentic AI DemonstratedAmazon Web ServicesMicrocredentialFree1 yearCheck the issuer's pageActive
AWS Securing Agent Identities DemonstratedAmazon Web ServicesMicrocredentialFree1 yearCheck the issuer's pageActive
Claude Certified Associate - Foundations (CCAO-F)AnthropicExamProctored online or at a test center––Partners onlyActive
Claude Certified Architect - Foundations (CCAR-F)AnthropicExamProctored online or at a test center––Partners onlyActive
Claude Certified Developer - Foundations (CCDV-F)AnthropicExamProctored online or at a test center––Partners onlyActive
Claude Certified Architect - Professional (CCAR-P)AnthropicExamProctored online or at a test center––Partners onlyActive
Microsoft Certified: Multi-Agent AI Solutions Expert (AI-500)MicrosoftExam$165 plus tax1 yearNeeds another credentialActive
ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)ISACAExamOnline proctoring offered$599 (non member); $459 (member)–Needs another credentialActive
  • Program: ISACA Certifications
  • Who can take it: AAIA candidates must hold an active CISA certification or a qualified designation from the list above.
  • Delivery:
    In ISACA's words

    ISACA’S AAIA certification exams are computer-based and administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams. The AAIA exam is exclusively available at testing centers. Individuals in these regions cannot use live remote proctoring for this exam.

ISACA Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR)ISACAExamOnline proctoring offered$599 (non member); $459 (member)–Needs another credentialActive
Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Expert (AB-100)MicrosoftExam$165 plus tax1 yearNeeds another credentialActive
PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)Project Management InstituteExamOnline proctoring offered$899 (non member); $699 (member)–Course required firstActive
ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)ISACAExamOnline proctoring offered$599 (non member); $459 (member)–Needs another credentialActive
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate (MLA-C01)Amazon Web ServicesExamOnline proctoring offered$150; $75 (beta); AUD 2243 yearsNo requirement listedRetiringRetires January 14, 2027
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Sales AI Consultant Associate (AB-210)MicrosoftExamProctored$1651 yearNo requirement listedBeta
AWS Certified AI Business Strategist (AIB-C01)Amazon Web ServicesExamProctored$50 (beta); $1003 yearsNo requirement listedBeta
AI FoundationsOpenAICourse certificate––By invitation onlyPilot
Should you take it?
  • Suits staff in a ChatGPT Enterprise or Edu workspace who want a course and final assessment without leaving ChatGPT.
  • Not for anyone on a personal ChatGPT plan, as OpenAI offers it only to Enterprise and Edu workspaces.
  • The catch: even in those workspaces it's by invitation during the pilot, so your organization has to be invited before you can start.
Professional Agentic ArchitectGoogle CloudExamProctored online or at a test center$120 plus tax (beta); $200 plus tax1 yearNo requirement listedAnnounced
NVIDIA-Certified Professional Agentic AI (NCP-AAI)NVIDIAExamProctored online$2002 yearsNo requirement listedAnnounced
GIAC AI Penetration TesterGIACExamProctored online or at a test center–4 yearsNo requirement listedAnnouncedFrom February 9, 2027

What is the difference between a certification and a certificate?

A certification is earned by passing an exam, usually set by the vendor or a professional body, and it often expires. A course certificate shows you finished a course; there is no exam. The table above labels each one by type.

Which AI certifications are retired?

Don't study for these: their issuers have retired them.

Each with its retirement date, where the issuer gives one.
CertificationIssuerStatus
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)MicrosoftRetiredJune 30, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)MicrosoftRetiredJune 1, 2026
  • Program: Microsoft Certifications
  • Exam code: DP-100
  • Type: Exam
  • Proctoring: Proctored
  • Level: Associate
  • Prerequisites:
    In Microsoft's words

    As a candidate for this certification, you should have subject matter expertise in applying data science and machine learning to implement and run machine learning workloads on Azure. Additionally, you should have knowledge of optimizing language models for AI applications using Azure AI.

  • Delivery: This exam will be proctored.
  • Passing score: 700 or greater
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, German, Chinese (Traditional), French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian
  • Renewal: This certification and the renewal assessment are retired.
Salesforce AI AssociateSalesforceRetiredFebruary 2026
Should you take it?
  • Suits you only as a record of past study, if you passed before Salesforce retired it in February 2026.
  • Not for anyone choosing a Salesforce AI exam today; Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist is the live one to look at.
  • The catch: Salesforce names no replacement, so moving to Agentforce Specialist means sitting a new 105-minute exam from scratch.
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)MicrosoftRetiredJune 30, 2026
  • Program: Microsoft Certifications
  • Exam code: AI-102
  • Type: Exam
  • Level: Associate
AWS Certified Machine Learning - SpecialtyAmazon Web ServicesRetiredMarch 31, 2026

Which NVIDIA AI certifications can you take?

NVIDIA has associate exams in generative AI and LLMs and in AI infrastructure. Its agentic AI professional exam is announced, not yet open to book.

Price, exam format and validity, from NVIDIA's pages, checked against them on Oct 26, 2026.
CertificationPrice as shownLengthQuestionsValid forStatus
NVIDIA-Certified Professional Agentic AI (NCP-AAI)$200120 minutes60 to 702 yearsAnnounced
NVIDIA-Certified Associate AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO)$12560 minutes502 yearsActive
NVIDIA-Certified Associate Generative AI LLM (NCA-GENL)$12560 minutes50 to 602 yearsActive

Which NVIDIA exam fits your work?

  • You work with large language models: NCA-GENL. NVIDIA asks for a basic understanding of generative AI and large language models.
  • You run AI infrastructure: NCA-AIIO. NVIDIA asks for a basic understanding of data center infrastructure.
  • You build AI agents in production: NCP-AAI is announced and not open to book yet. NVIDIA asks for 1–2 years of experience in AI/ML roles and hands-on work with production-level agentic AI projects.

The catch: NVIDIA doesn't publish a passing score for any of them, and you renew by retaking the exam.

Questions people ask

Which AI certifications are worth getting?

For most people starting out, one you can book yourself on the platform you already use: Generative AI Leader if you don't code, AWS AI Practitioner on AWS, or AI-901 on Azure. Issuers don't publish pass rates or job outcomes, so judge by price, validity and who recognizes it.

What is the highest rated AI program?

There's no fair rating to give: issuers don't publish comparable pass rates or outcomes. Compare price, validity and who can take each exam in the table above instead.

How much does an AI certification cost?

It depends on three things: the exam fee, any paid prep the issuer sells, and renewal. The AI certification cost table sets them side by side as each issuer states them, in the issuer's currency.

Can I learn AI for free?

Yes. Several issuers offer free courses, and some give a free badge or certificate. See free AI certificates; a certificate is only listed as free when the provider says so.