Body of Knowledge
The AI Skills Network Body of Knowledge (BOK) defines the competencies and performance indicators assessed on the AIP and CAIP certification exams. Version 1.0.
About the Body of Knowledge
The BOK is organized into four domains, thirteen competencies, and sixty-eight performance indicators. Each performance indicator describes a specific, testable behavior that a proficient AI practitioner should be able to demonstrate. Performance indicators are written using action verbs aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy, with the majority at the Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate levels.
The BOK is reviewed annually. Up to 10–15% of content may change in any given review cycle to reflect the evolving AI landscape. Changes are published with effective dates and version numbers.
Domains and Competencies
Domain I
20–25%AI Thinking & Judgment
I.AEvaluate when AI is appropriate for a given task
5–7 questionsI.BAssess AI outputs for accuracy, bias, and fitness for purpose
6–8 questionsI.CApply ethical and organizational guidelines to AI usage decisions
4–6 questionsDomain II
30–35%Effective AI Interaction
II.AConstruct effective prompts and instructions for AI systems
7–9 questionsII.BManage iterative AI interactions to refine outputs
5–7 questionsII.CAdapt interaction strategies across different AI modalities and tools
5–7 questionsII.DIntegrate AI-generated content into professional workflows
5–7 questionsDomain III
20–25%Agent Management & Automation
III.AConfigure and manage AI agents for defined tasks
5–7 questionsIII.BDesign and implement AI-augmented workflows
5–7 questionsIII.CMonitor, evaluate, and improve automated AI processes
4–6 questionsDomain IV
15–20%AI Strategy & Application
IV.AIdentify opportunities to apply AI within professional contexts
4–6 questionsIV.BMeasure and communicate the impact of AI-augmented work
4–6 questionsIV.CNavigate organizational policies, data governance, and compliance requirements for AI use
3–5 questionsExam Blueprint Summary
4
Domains
13
Competencies
68
Performance Indicators
75–90
Scored Questions (AIP)