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GAAI Certifications™

Certification Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements vary by certification. Candidates must satisfy the applicable prerequisites before proceeding to the required assessment or examination.

By credential

Requirements for Each Certification

Each credential sets its own prerequisites, preparation options and assessment requirements.

GAAI Certified AI Student™

Who it is for: students in Grades 8–12 building foundational AI literacy.

  • Prerequisites — requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Experience — no prior professional experience required.
  • Preparation — optional training through GAAI Authorized Training Providers, or independent preparation.
  • Assessment — the applicable GAAI examination. Details will be published by GAAI.

GAAI Certified AI Associate™

Who it is for: college students and early-career candidates demonstrating applied AI capability.

  • Prerequisites — requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Experience — requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Preparation — optional training, or independent preparation where permitted.
  • Assessment — the applicable GAAI examination. Details will be published by GAAI.

GAAI Certified AI Professional™

Who it is for: working professionals applying AI in organizational environments.

  • Prerequisites — requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Experience — professional experience requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Preparation — training pathway or direct examination pathway for candidates who satisfy the published prerequisites.
  • Assessment — the applicable GAAI examination. Details will be published by GAAI.

GAAI Certified AI Auditor™

Who it is for: qualified professionals assessing organizational AI governance, risk and controls.

  • Prerequisites — requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Experience — audit, risk, governance or compliance experience requirements will be published by GAAI.
  • Preparation — training pathway or direct eligibility for candidates who satisfy the published prerequisites.
  • Assessment — the applicable GAAI examination and a practical assessment. Details will be published by GAAI.

Published eligibility criteria, experience requirements and assessment details will be confirmed by GAAI before each credential opens for application.

Certification routes

Training Is Not Mandatory

Candidates who satisfy the published eligibility requirements may proceed directly to the applicable examination. Training prepares candidates — it does not, on its own, result in certification.

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