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AI Fundamentals

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Exam rigor (the test itself)22.8

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Barrier from zero (background it assumes)23.8

5 of 6 cited signals · High confidence

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3-year self-study cost
$120

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Format
There are no prerequisites. You can register for the AI Fundamentals Exam at any time. The online, remotely proctored 2-hour exam is a multiple choice exam.
Duration
2 hours
AI Fundamentals — official vendor page

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50%AI ConceptsPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for AI Concepts. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide AI Fundamentals (2026-06-09)
50%AI ImplementationsPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for AI Implementations. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide AI Fundamentals (2026-06-09)

Prerequisites

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Hard requirement
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$67,240 to $199,130 · AI Specialist (SOC 15-2051) BLS OEWS — AI Specialist (15-2051), national

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