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Certification
3 Levels / 3 Exams
Self-paced online learning environment
Optional course materials and test prep available
Designates proven real world AI application skills
IAAI Institute maintains rigorous policies to ensure the fairness, security, and integrity of all IAAI Certification Exams. These policies apply across all certification levels (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3). All candidates are required to review and accept these policies during the registration process. Violation of these policies may result in disqualification, exam invalidation, suspension, or permanent ineligibility.
To register for any IAAI certification exam, candidates must:
Be at least 18 years of age
Agree to the IAAI Code of Conduct and Candidate Ethics Policy
Not be currently suspended or prohibited from participating in certification programs by any professional standards body
There are no academic or work experience prerequisites to sit for the Level 1 exam.
Candidates are responsible for selecting their exam date and time via the proctoring portal
Scheduling is first-come, first-served
Exam access is granted via secure login credentials
Exams are administered online through a monitored, browser-locked testing environment
Missed or incomplete exams are not eligible for refund, deferral, or credit
Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours in advance for a USD $125 fee
Complete system check in advance
Use webcam, microphone, and browser-lock software
Present valid government ID at login
Remain visible and audible at all times
Follow all proctoring instructions
Violations include (but are not limited to):
Leaving the camera view
Using unauthorized devices or materials
Receiving outside assistance
Attempting to access exam content outside the authorized session
Fee: USD $197 per retake
No waiting period; re-registration required
Maximum: 12 attempts per 12-month period
Valid for 12 months
USD $297 annual renewal fee
Ethics and standards attestation required
Non-renewal results in removal from directory and revocation of digital credentials
Must have passed Level 1 and hold active certification
Scenario-based questions and case study items
Timed online exam with domain scoring
Fee: USD $1197 per retake
Maximum: 6 attempts per calendar year
USD $297 annual renewal membership fee
Includes submission of a brief professional development or learning statement
Must have passed Level 2 and maintain active standing for Levels 1 and 2
Strategic scenario simulations and governance-based assessment
May include constructed response elements and advanced case logic
Fee: USD $1197 per retake
Maximum: 3 lifetime attempts
30-day cooldown between attempts
USD $297 annually
Annual conduct attestation
Evidence of continued contribution (e.g., published work, leadership role, advisory participation)
In the event of a technical failure, candidates must:
Notify proctoring support immediately
Attempt to resume the session if directed
Submit a written incident report within 24 hours to support@iaai.org
Partial exam completions are reviewed case-by-case. Retakes or free deferrals are not guaranteed unless the disruption is caused by platform failure.
All candidates are required to accept these policies during registration. Policies are subject to change; updates will be published on this page.
For questions, contact support@iaai.org.