Certified AI Professional™

Build the AI Knowledge Today’s Professionals Need

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate, compete, make decisions, and serve their customers.

The Certified AI Professional™ certification, offered by the Industry AI Consortium, is designed to validate the practical knowledge professionals need to understand artificial intelligence and contribute effectively in an AI-enabled workplace.

Develop your understanding of artificial intelligence, generative AI, business applications, responsible AI, governance, risk, and the evolving role of AI across industries.

Build your AI knowledge. Validate your expertise. Prepare for what’s next.

Why Become a Certified AI Professional™?

AI is quickly becoming part of everyday business strategy, operations, technology, and decision-making.

Professionals across functions increasingly need to understand what AI can do, where it can create value, where risks can emerge, and how it can be used responsibly.

The Certified AI Professional™ certification provides a structured pathway for developing and demonstrating that knowledge.

Validate Your AI Knowledge

Demonstrate your understanding of fundamental AI concepts, technologies, terminology, capabilities, limitations, and applications.

Understand Generative AI

Build practical knowledge of generative AI, large language models, prompting, AI-assisted workflows, and emerging applications.

Connect AI to Business Value

Learn how organizations can identify AI opportunities, improve processes, evaluate use cases, and connect AI initiatives with organizational objectives.

Understand Responsible AI

Develop knowledge of AI governance, privacy, security, transparency, accountability, bias, human oversight, and responsible AI practices.

Strengthen Your Professional Profile

Earn a professional certification that demonstrates your commitment to developing relevant AI knowledge and preparing for an increasingly AI-enabled workplace.

Who Is the Certified AI Professional™ For?

The Certified AI Professional™ certification is designed for professionals who want to develop a practical understanding of artificial intelligence without requiring an advanced technical or computer science background.

The certification is relevant to professionals across a variety of industries and functions, including:

• Business and operations
• Information technology
• Project and program management
• Product management
• Finance and risk
• Human resources
• Marketing and communications
• Consulting
• Data and analytics
• Compliance and governance
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational leadership
• Students and early-career professionals

No advanced programming or machine learning experience is required.

What You’ll Learn

The Certified AI Professional™ Body of Knowledge focuses on the concepts and competencies professionals need to understand AI and participate effectively in AI-enabled organizations.

Artificial Intelligence Foundations

Develop a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and the technologies shaping today’s AI systems.

Topics include:

• Artificial intelligence fundamentals
• Machine learning
• Deep learning
• Natural language processing
• Generative AI
• Large language models
• AI terminology and concepts
• AI capabilities and limitations
• The modern AI ecosystem

Generative AI & Practical Applications

Understand how generative AI is being used across professional environments and how to interact with these systems effectively.

Topics include:

• Generative AI fundamentals
• Large language models
• Prompting principles and techniques
• AI assistants and copilots
• Content generation
• Research and knowledge workflows
• AI-enabled productivity
• Automation
• Human-AI collaboration
• Evaluating AI-generated outputs

AI for Business & Organizational Transformation

Understand how organizations identify opportunities to use AI and translate those opportunities into business value.

Topics include:

• Identifying AI use cases
• Business process transformation
• AI-enabled decision-making
• Productivity and automation
• Customer and employee experiences
• AI implementation considerations
• Evaluating business value
• Organizational AI readiness
• AI adoption and change

Responsible AI, Ethics & Governance

Develop an understanding of the principles organizations use to guide responsible AI development and use.

Topics include:

• Responsible AI principles
• AI governance
• Transparency and explainability
• Human oversight
• Accountability
• Bias and fairness
• Privacy and data considerations
• Responsible AI deployment
• Organizational AI policies

AI Risk, Security & Compliance

Understand common risks organizations should consider when adopting and using artificial intelligence.

Topics include:

• AI risk management
• Data security and privacy
• Generative AI risks
• AI-generated inaccuracies and hallucinations
• Prompt injection and misuse
• Intellectual property considerations
• Third-party AI systems
• Regulatory considerations
• Compliance
• Monitoring and ongoing risk management

The Future of AI & Professional Readiness

Explore how emerging AI capabilities are changing organizations, professions, and the future of work.

Topics include:

• Emerging AI capabilities
• AI agents
• Intelligent automation
• Human-AI collaboration
• Workforce transformation
• AI skills and professional development
• Organizational AI maturity
• Preparing for continued AI innovation

Practical Knowledge for an Al-Enabled Workplace

The Certified AI Professional™ certification is designed to go beyond simply recognizing AI terminology.

Certification candidates develop the knowledge needed to think critically about practical questions organizations and professionals increasingly encounter:

Where can AI create meaningful business value?

When is AI appropriate for a particular process or problem?

What risks should be evaluated before using an AI system?

When should human oversight remain part of the process?

How should AI-generated information be evaluated?

What information should or should not be shared with generative AI systems?

How can organizations evaluate whether AI initiatives are producing meaningful results?

The goal is to prepare professionals to participate thoughtfully and effectively in AI adoption and use.

Certified AI Professional™ Certification Exam

The Certified AI Professional™ examination evaluates a candidate’s understanding of the certification Body of Knowledge and their ability to apply important AI concepts in professional scenarios.

Certification Details

Certification: Certified AI Professional™

Certification Abbreviation: AI-CP

Issuing Organization: Industry AI Consortium

Level: Foundational Professional Certification

Exam Delivery: Online examination

Question Format: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions

Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites

Programming Required: No

Recommended Background: General professional, academic, or business experience can be beneficial but is not required.

What Does Becoming a Certified AI Professional™ Demonstrate?

Individuals who successfully earn the Certified AI Professional™ certification demonstrate foundational professional knowledge across important areas of artificial intelligence.

Certified professionals should be prepared to:

• Explain fundamental artificial intelligence concepts
• Understand generative AI and large language models
• Recognize potential AI applications and use cases
• Understand AI capabilities and limitations
• Apply effective principles when interacting with generative AI
• Recognize common AI risks
• Understand responsible AI principles
• Recognize security, privacy, bias, and governance considerations
• Connect AI opportunities with organizational objectives
• Participate effectively in AI-related projects and discussions
• Navigate an increasingly AI-enabled workplace

Build Around Responsible AI

Understanding artificial intelligence means understanding both its opportunities and its risks.

The Certified AI Professional™ certification incorporates responsible AI throughout its Body of Knowledge, helping professionals understand important considerations surrounding governance, security, privacy, transparency, accountability, human oversight, fairness, and risk management.

Professionals should be equipped not only to identify opportunities for AI but also to recognize the responsibilities associated with its adoption and use.

Your Path to Becoming a Certified AI Professionals™

1. Prepare

Review the Certified AI Professional™ Body of Knowledge and prepare using approved certification resources and training materials.

2. Register

Register for the Certified AI Professional™ certification examination through the Industry AI Consortium.

3. Complete the Examination

Demonstrate your understanding of the certification Body of Knowledge through the Certified AI Professional™ examination.

4. Earn Your Certification

Candidates who successfully satisfy the certification requirements earn the Certified AI
Professional™ certification.

5. Showcase Your Achievement

Recognize your achievement on your résumé, professional profile, email signature, and other approved professional materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certified AI Professional™ certification?

The Certified AI Professional™ is a professional AI certification offered by the Industry AI Consortium. It is designed to validate foundational knowledge across artificial intelligence, generative AI, business applications, responsible AI, governance, security, and risk.

Who should pursue the Certified AI Professional™ certification?

The certification is designed for professionals across industries and functions who want to develop and demonstrate practical knowledge of artificial intelligence.

Do I need a technical background?

No. The certification is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. Programming is not required. The certification focuses on understanding AI concepts, applications, opportunities, risks, and responsible use.

Does the certification cover generative AI?

Yes. Generative AI, large language models, prompting, AI-assisted workflows, limitations, risks, and responsible use are included within the certification Body of Knowledge.

Does it cover responsible AI?

Yes. Responsible AI is an important component of the certification and includes concepts related to governance, risk, privacy, security, transparency, accountability, bias, and human oversight.

Are there prerequisites?

There are no formal prerequisites for pursuing the Certified AI Professional™ certification.

What does AI-CP mean?

AI-CP is the abbreviated designation for the Certified AI Professional™ certification.

Who offers the Certified AI Professional™ certification?

The Certified AI Professional™ certification is offered by the Industry AI Consortium.

Prepare for What’s Next in AI

Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations operate, how decisions are made, and how professionals work.

As AI adoption continues, professionals who understand both the opportunities and responsibilities surrounding artificial intelligence will be better prepared to contribute to their organizations and navigate the changing workplace.

The Certified AI Professional™ certification provides a foundation for building that knowledge and demonstrating your commitment to professional development in artificial intelligence.

Become a Certified AI Professional™

Build your knowledge. Validate your expertise. Prepare for what’s next.