Frequently Asked Questions

AIP (Associate in AI Proficiency) is the entry-level credential with no prerequisites. CAIP (Certified AI Professional) is the advanced credential requiring AIP certification plus 12 months of professional AI experience. CAIP tests at higher cognitive levels and includes more complex scenario-based questions.

Non-technical professionals who use AI tools in their work. This includes sales professionals, marketers, HR practitioners, project managers, executives, consultants, and anyone whose role benefits from AI-augmented productivity. You do not need to be a developer or data scientist.

No. AI Skills Network certifications are tool-agnostic. We test your ability to interact effectively with AI systems in general, not your knowledge of any specific product like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot.

Certifications are valid for two years. Renewal requires either completing continuing professional education (CPE) requirements or retaking the exam. Members in good standing have their renewal fee waived.

You may retake the exam after a 30-day waiting period. The full exam fee applies for each attempt. There is no limit on the number of retakes.

No. Membership is optional but saves you money. Members pay $297 for AIP (vs $397) and $597 for CAIP (vs $747), and the $150 biennial renewal fee is waived. Membership pays for itself with one exam.

$197 per year. One tier, full access, no hidden fees.

Yes. You can join at any time. If you join after passing, your renewal fee will be waived at your next recertification cycle.

Online, with live proctoring. You take the exam from your own computer, monitored via webcam and screen share. Exams are available 7 days a week.

No. The exam tests your internalized knowledge and judgment about AI, not your ability to use AI in real-time. All external resources, notes, and AI tools are prohibited during the exam.

AIP is 120 minutes (75-90 questions). CAIP is 150 minutes (90-110 questions).

A preliminary pass/fail result is displayed immediately. Official score reports with domain-level breakdown are delivered within 5 business days.

Yes. Contact us at least 30 days before your intended exam date to request accommodations for documented disabilities.

A searchable directory of certified AI Skills Network professionals. Employers can browse by credential, industry, location, and specialization to find AI-proficient talent.

For certified professionals, yes — creating a profile is included with membership. For employers, basic search is free; premium features will be available as the network grows.

No. Profile creation is optional. You can hold an active certification without appearing in the public directory.