GAAI Certifications™
GAAI Certified AI Student™
Learn AI. Build. Lead. Prepare for Your Future.
The GAAI Certified AI Student™ credential is designed for students in Grades 8–12 who want to build foundational AI knowledge, develop practical skills and demonstrate responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
Competency
What You’ll Develop
The credential assesses foundational understanding and responsible, practical use of AI.
- AI Fundamentals
- Responsible AI
- AI Tools
- Data Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Practical AI Projects
The student journey
From First Project to Future Pathways
Certification is one step in a longer journey — not the end of it.
AI LEARNINGBuild foundational AI knowledge and responsible-use awareness.
HANDS-ON PROJECTSApply AI to practical work that can be evidenced.
GAAI AI STUDENT CERTIFICATIONDemonstrate competency through the applicable GAAI assessment.
HACKATHONSBuild and present ideas alongside peers and mentors.
LEADERSHIPTake on leadership roles within the GAAI student community.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESTurn demonstrated capability into real work experience.
COLLEGE PLANNINGCarry evidenced AI capability into an AI-focused path to college.
ENTREPRENEURSHIPBuild and validate an AI venture through GAAI innovation programs.
Beyond certification
Where Students Can Continue
Projects
Hackathons
Leadership
Internships
College Planning
Entrepreneurship
GIIL
Training prepares candidates. GAAI certification is awarded after the applicable assessment requirements are satisfied.
Related
Related Standard and Next Steps
Standard
GAAI-100
AI Foundations & Responsible Use — the standard behind this credential.
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Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Prerequisites and preparation options for this credential.
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Assessment
Exam Information
Assessment overview, format and candidate requirements.
Exam information
Start Building Real AI Capability
Foundational knowledge, practical projects and responsible use — demonstrated, not just attended.