Fit Finder

Which AI Certification Should You Get?

AICA publishes six credentials across three tracks. Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the best-fit credential, plus one alternative worth considering. Every recommendation is based on published facts: track, contact hours, assessment format, and CPD renewal. Nothing is gated, and you can read the full comparison below.

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Three Questions

Tell Us Where You Stand.

Pick the option that fits best in each row. Your recommendation updates as you answer. This is guidance, not a certification decision: the AICA Certification and Standards Authority makes those independently.

01 Which best describes your role?
02 What is your main goal?
03 What is your experience level?

Answer all three questions to see your recommendation.

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All Six AICA Credentials, Compared.

The same facts the fit finder uses, in one table. Contact hours, assessment format, validity, and CPD renewal are published for every credential and identical in every market.

Credential Track Contact hours Assessment format Validity and CPD Who it is for
CAIPCertified AI Practitioner Foundation 16 hours, 2 days Proctored examination (100%) 3 years, 20 CPD hours per cycle Professionals in any function applying AI in daily work. No technical background required.
CAIGPCertified AI Governance Professional Professional 40 hours, 5 days Examination (50%) and applied governance portfolio (50%) 3 years, 45 CPD hours per cycle Professionals who put AI policy, risk, and compliance into practice.
CAAPCertified Agentic AI Professional Professional 40 hours, 5 days Examination (40%) and applied agentic build project (60%) 3 years, 45 CPD hours per cycle Practitioners who design, build, and operate AI agents in production.
CCAIOCertified Chief AI Officer Executive 24 hours, 3 days Case-based examination (60%) and strategic capstone (40%) 3 years, 60 CPD hours per cycle Executives leading enterprise AI strategy, operations, and value.
CCAIGOCertified Chief AI Governance Officer Executive 24 hours, 3 days Case-based examination (60%) and governance framework submission (40%) 3 years, 60 CPD hours per cycle Executives accountable for AI governance and board-level assurance.
CCAAOCertified Chief Agentic AI Officer Executive 24 hours, 3 days Case-based examination (55%) and applied agentic capstone (45%) 3 years, 60 CPD hours per cycle Executives directing agentic AI strategy and governance at scale.

Every credential is delivered through Authorized Training Partners, online or center-based, and assessed independently by the AICA Certification and Standards Authority. Retakes are permitted after a 14 day waiting period, up to 3 attempts in any 12 months. Each credential is issued with a verifiable digital badge recorded in the AICA registry. Full terms are on each course page and the exam policies page.

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