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AI Certification Exam Prep: Pass the First Time
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AWS AI Practitioner
Free practice · Question 3 of 5
A company wants to use a foundation model but keep its proprietary data private. Which approach fits best?
AI certification exam prep comes down to three steps: pick the exam that fits your job and your company’s platform, learn the vendor’s published exam outline, and practice with timed questions until you score comfortably above the pass mark. This hub has free practice questions for every AI certification exam we cover, from AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, Oracle, CompTIA, CertNexus, VMware by Broadcom and Anthropic, plus every study guide, cost breakdown, comparison and study plan we publish, grouped by exam.
How to prepare for an AI certification exam
- Pick one exam. Match it to your role and the platform your employer uses. Not sure? See the best AI certifications in 2026, ranked by goal, or AI certifications for beginners if you’re starting from zero.
- Learn the published outline. Every vendor publishes an outline of what its exam covers, usually with a weight for each domain. Our free study guides summarize each one, so you know where the points are before you start.
- Book a date. A date turns “someday” into a plan. Our study plans run from two to six weeks depending on the exam, and the free study plan generator builds one around your date.
- Practice under time pressure. Start with 10 free questions for your exam, then drill your weak domains until you pass timed practice with room to spare.
- Skip the dumps. Leaked “real exam” questions break the exam agreement you sign and can cost you the certification. Every question here is original, written from the published outline.
Every exam below is in the free iPhone app too, with the same questions, timed mocks and AI tutor.
Pick your cert. Start free.
Not sure which one? See the best AI certifications in 2026, ranked by goal (with an 8-minute video), or start with the most popular below.
| Certification | Exam | Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic CCAO-F | CCAO-F | 315 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Anthropic CCAR-F | CCAR-F | 314 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Anthropic CCAR-P | CCAR-P | 315 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Anthropic CCDV-F | CCDV-F | 314 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| AWS AI Practitioner | AIF-C01 | 298 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| AWS ML Engineer (Associate) MLA-C02 | MLA-C02 (beta) | 408 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| AWS ML Engineer (Associate) MLA-C01 | MLA-C01 (English through Sep 28, 2026) | 301 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Azure AI Apps & Agents Developer | AI-103 | 298 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Azure AI Fundamentals | AI-901 | 332 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| CertNexus CAIP (AIP-210) | AIP-210 | 300 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| CompTIA AI Fundamentals | vendor-neutral | 296 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) | CY0-001 | 312 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Databricks GenAI Engineer Associate | GenAI Engineer Associate | 297 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Google Generative AI Leader | Gen AI Leader | 300 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| NVIDIA NCA-AIIO | NCA-AIIO | 300 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| NVIDIA NCA-GENL | NCA-GENL | 384 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Oracle OCI AI Foundations | 1Z0-1122-26 | 464 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| Salesforce Agentforce Specialist | Agentforce Specialist | 302 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| VMware VCP-VCF Administrator | 2V0-17.25 | 301 | Free questions →Full prep → |
| 19 exams | 6,151 |
Every guide we publish, by exam
One row per exam, with every page we’ve written for it: study guides, free practice, exam costs, honest “is it worth it” reviews, study plans and comparisons. Retired exams stay listed so you can see what replaced them.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · Is it worth it? · 3-week study plan · How long to study · Why skip dumps · vs Azure AI Fundamentals |
| AWS ML Engineer Associate, new version (MLA-C02, in beta) | Study guide · Free practice · What changed from MLA-C01 |
| AWS ML Engineer Associate (MLA-C01, no longer offered in English; retires in all languages January 14, 2027) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · Is it worth it? · 6-week study plan |
| AWS Machine Learning Specialty (MLS-C01, retired) | What replaced it |
Microsoft
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| All Microsoft AI certifications | The 2026 path, explained |
| Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · Is it worth it? · 2-week study plan · AI-901 vs AI-103 |
| Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900, retired) | AI-900 vs AI-901 |
| Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer (AI-103) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · Is it worth it? · 3-week study plan · Why skip dumps |
| Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102, retired) | AI-102 vs AI-103 |
| Machine Learning Operations Engineer (AI-300) | Is it worth it? |
| Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100, retired) | What replaced DP-100 |
Google Cloud
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| Generative AI Leader | Study guide · Free practice |
NVIDIA
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| Generative AI LLMs Associate (NCA-GENL) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · Is it worth it? · Why skip dumps · NCA-AIIO vs NCA-GENL |
| AI Infrastructure and Operations Associate (NCA-AIIO) | Study guide · Free practice · Exam cost · NCA-AIIO vs NCA-GENL |
Oracle
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| OCI AI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1122-26) | Study guide · Free practice · Free AI certifications |
CompTIA
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| AI Fundamentals | Study guide · Free practice |
CertNexus
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP, AIP-210) | Study guide · Free practice · Is it worth it? · Why skip dumps |
VMware by Broadcom
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| VCP-VCF Administrator (2V0-17.25) | Study guide · Free practice |
Anthropic (Claude)
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| All four Claude exams | Overview · Who can take them · Cost · Vouchers and discounts · Renewal · Is it worth it? · Why skip dumps |
| Claude Certified Associate: Foundations (CCAO-F) | Study guide · Free practice · 3-week study plan |
| Claude Certified Developer: Foundations (CCDV-F) | Study guide · Free practice |
| Claude Certified Architect: Foundations (CCAR-F) | Study guide · Free practice · 4-week study plan · CCAR-F vs CCAR-P |
| Claude Certified Architect: Professional (CCAR-P) | Study guide · Free practice · 6-week study plan · CCAR-F vs CCAR-P |
Choosing, costs and renewals (every vendor)
| Exam | Our guides |
|---|---|
| Which certification to get | Best AI certifications 2026 · AI certifications for beginners · Free AI certifications · For your IT team |
| What it costs | What AI certifications cost · Cost calculator |
| Keeping it and using it | Do AI certifications expire? · Renewal tracker · Do they raise your salary? |
| Study tools | Study plan generator · Free iPhone practice app · AI Cert Starter Kit · Team plans |
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Keep exploring: AI Certification Requirements Index · AWS AI certifications · Claude Certified Architect · AIP-C01 study guide · AWS AI Business Strategist (AIB-C01) · AI-300 study guide · AI governance certifications · AI security certifications
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare for an AI certification exam?
Pick one exam that matches your role and your employer's platform, study the vendor's published exam outline, and book a date two to six weeks out. Then practice with timed, original questions until you pass comfortably, and focus your last week on your weakest domains.
Which AI certification exams can I practice for here?
AWS AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) and Machine Learning Engineer Associate (MLA-C01 and MLA-C02), Microsoft AI-901 and AI-103, Google Cloud Generative AI Leader, NVIDIA NCA-GENL and NCA-AIIO, Oracle OCI AI Foundations, CompTIA AI Fundamentals, CertNexus CAIP (AIP-210), VMware VCP-VCF Administrator, and Anthropic's four Claude exams (CCAO-F, CCDV-F, CCAR-F and CCAR-P). Each has a free study guide and 10 free practice questions.
Are these real exam questions?
No, and that is deliberate. Every question is original, written from the vendor's officially published exam outline. Real or leaked exam questions (brain dumps) break the exam agreement you sign and can get your certification revoked.
Is AI certification practice free?
Yes, to start. Every exam has 10 free practice questions with no signup, 10 more with your email, and a free study guide. Pro unlocks the full question banks, timed mock exams, flashcards, spaced-repetition review and the AI tutor.
How much does HOW TO // AI CERT cost?
The sample quizzes and a free practice-app account cost nothing. Pro is $12 a month or $39 a year, and either plan covers every exam we support.
Can I take AI certification exams online?
Usually, yes. AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud and Anthropic offer online proctored exams as well as test centers, and NVIDIA's associate exams are taken online. Check each vendor's exam page for the rules on your room, ID and computer.
Which AI certification exam should I take first?
For most people, the AWS Certified AI Practitioner or, in a Microsoft workplace, Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901). Oracle OCI AI Foundations is a free alternative. Our ranked guide to the best AI certifications in 2026 picks one for each goal.
Is there a practice app for AI certifications?
Yes. HOW TO // AI CERT is a free iPhone app with the same practice questions, timed mock exams and AI tutor as the website.