IAAI Code of Conduct & Certification Ethics Policy

IAAI Code of Conduct & Certification Ethics Policy

Upholding Integrity in Applied AI Certification

Upholding Integrity in Applied AI Certification

IAAI Institute™ is committed to preserving the credibility, professionalism, and ethical standards of its certification programs. All candidates, certified professionals, and affiliated participants are expected to adhere to the highest standards of honesty, responsibility, and professional behavior—before, during, and after certification.

Certification is a privilege, not a right. IAAI reserves the authority to revoke, suspend, or deny certification to individuals who violate the following code.

Key Documentation

Key Documentation

Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

Read the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct effective 1 August 2025.

Candidate Code of Conduct

Candidate Code of Conduct

All IAAI certification candidates are required to:

  • Complete exams without unauthorized assistance, collaboration, or access to prohibited materials.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of exam content and not disclose, share, or reproduce test items in any form.

  • Accurately represent identity and credentials, and not misrepresent, forge, or impersonate others in any portion of the registration, exam, or credentialing process.

  • Comply with exam rules, proctoring procedures, and honor policies, including those enforced by third-party testing vendors.

  • Report any known misconduct or suspicious behavior related to certification or exam administration.

Violations of these standards may result in immediate invalidation of exam results, permanent revocation of certification eligibility, or other disciplinary action at the sole discretion of IAAI Institute.

Certified Professional Conduct Standards

Certified Professional Conduct Standards

IAAI-certified individuals must commit to:

  • Upholding the integrity of the certification, and not misrepresenting the scope, validity, or meaning of the credential.

  • Using the IAAI name, badge, and associated marks in accordance with usage guidelines, without implying endorsement, partnership, or affiliation beyond what is granted.

  • Maintaining an accurate and current professional profile, including the status of certification.

  • Avoiding conduct that reflects poorly on IAAI, the certification, or the broader applied AI profession—including fraud, harassment, misrepresentation, or unethical deployment of AI systems.

Enforcement & Disciplinary Action

Enforcement & Disciplinary Action

IAAI Institute may take corrective or disciplinary action in the following cases:

IAAI Institute may take corrective or disciplinary action in the following cases:

  • Cheating, collusion, or breach of proctoring rules

  • Disclosure of exam content in forums, emails, private messages, or recorded media

  • Falsification of professional information, test scores, or certification status

  • Violation of data privacy, compliance, or usage terms

  • Use of the IAAI brand, badge, or marks in misleading or deceptive ways

Disciplinary action may include, without limitation:

Disciplinary action may include, without limitation:

  • Warning or written censure

  • Revocation of exam results

  • Suspension or revocation of certification

  • Disqualification from future IAAI programs

  • Referral to third-party employers, partners, or legal authorities (where required)

IAAI decisions regarding conduct violations are final. Appeals may be submitted in writing within 14 days of notice and will be reviewed by the IAAI Ethics & Integrity Board.

IAAI decisions regarding conduct violations are final. Appeals may be submitted in writing within 14 days of notice and will be reviewed by the IAAI Ethics & Integrity Board.

Our Ethical Commitment

Our Ethical Commitment

IAAI Institute exists to build professional trust in the AI workforce. We hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of our candidates: transparency, fairness, and responsibility in every action.

By registering for any IAAI certification exam, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.

For questions or to report suspected violations, contact:

support@iaaiinstitute.org