Credentialing · ADaSci
8 online credentials + AIDP in person
Every ADaSci credential is earned in a proctored exam and verifiable by anyone. Pick the role you are in, or the one you want next.
Lead credentials
CFDE and CAASA are the two specialist credentials. CFDAS covers both in one exam. Every price is shown in US dollars and rupees.
A globally recognized certification that equips engineers to translate ambiguous customer needs into production-ready, enterprise-grade solutions through rapid, customer-centric engineering.
The industry-recognized agentic AI certification for engineers, architects and AI leaders. Master multi-agent systems, orchestration, governance and production deployment in 30 hours.
Architect, forward-deploy, and productionise customer-centric Agentic AI systems, transforming real-world business challenges into scalable, governed, and high-impact enterprise solutions.
CGAE · FoundationCertified Generative AI Engineer$249or ₹23,99963 enrolled
CVCP · FoundationCertified Vibe Coding Practitioner$249or ₹23,999
ACDE · ProfessionalADaSci Certified Data Engineer$249or ₹23,999
CLOE · ProfessionalCertified LLMOps Engineer$249or ₹23,999
CDS · ExpertThe Chartered Data Scientist (CDS™) Designation$249or ₹23,999CAASA, CFDE or CFDAS
CFDAS covers the CAASA and CFDE content in one 120-question exam, 2 h. CAASA covers agentic architecture and governance; CFDE applies agentic skills to client delivery.
CAASAAgentic AI system architecture. Grants the CAASA letters.$249 · ₹23,999
CFDEForward-deployed engineering for client delivery. Grants the CFDE letters.$164.99 · ₹15,999
CFDASBoth bodies of content, one 120-question exam, 2 h. Grants one set of letters: CFDAS.$375 · ₹35,999Want both CAASA and CFDE as two separate credentials? The CAASA + CFDE bundle is $349 · ₹29,999: two exams and two sets of letters, where CFDAS is one exam and one credential.
Earn both credentials at one price: Certified Agentic AI System Architect (CAASA) and Certified Forward Deployed Engineer (CFDE).
Both credentials are added to your account after payment. Member discounts and coupons do not apply on top of the bundle price.
The path
Foundation, Professional and Expert. Arrows show the suggested next credential; only the CDS™ charter has a prerequisite.
Open to all. Proves you can build with AI tools.
For working engineers who design, ship or run AI systems.
Longer or combined exams, the CDS™ charter and the in-person AIDP.
Suggested progression. Start anywhere. Compare every exam
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| Credential | Level | Prerequisites | Recorded lessons | Exam | List price | Members (General · Premium) | Next credential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Generative AI EngineerCGAE · Self-paced | Foundation | None | See syllabus | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | CAASA |
| Certified Vibe Coding PractitionerCVCP · Self-paced | Foundation | None | 6 h | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | CGAE |
| ADaSci Certified Data EngineerACDE · Self-paced | Professional | None | 4.5 h | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | CDS |
| Certified Agentic AI System ArchitectCAASA · Self-paced | Professional | None | See syllabus | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | CFDAS |
| Certified Forward Deployed EngineerCFDE · Self-paced or live | Professional | None | 25.5 h | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $164.99₹15,999 | $115.49 · $82.50₹11,199 · ₹8,000 | CFDAS |
| Certified LLMOps EngineerCLOE · Self-paced | Professional | None | See syllabus | 60 questions · 1 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | CAASA |
| The Chartered Data Scientist (CDS™) DesignationCDS · Self-study exam | Expert | Experience requirement for the charter (after the exam) | See syllabus | 150 questions · 3 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $249₹23,999 | $174.30 · $124.50₹16,799 · ₹12,000 | Top of its path |
| Certified Forward-Deployed AI SpecialistCFDAS · Self-paced | Expert | None | 38.5 h | 120 questions · 2 hProctored online · 70% to pass | $375₹35,999 | $262.50 · $187.50₹25,199 · ₹18,000 | Top of its path |
List prices before any promotion. General members pay 30% less and Premium members 50% less on every credential. Membership tiers
Whichever you choose, the standard behind it is identical.
60 to 150 multiple-choice questions, remote and proctored, with the result on the day.
Each certificate carries an ID an employer can check at adasci.org/verify-certificate.
No renewal fees. Membership keeps it active and listed in the registry.
CAASA, CFDE, CDS™ and the rest belong after your name.
What an employer sees when they check a credential.
Instant access to the curriculum and the brochure. Members pay less.
Self-paced recorded lessons (hours per credential are in the table above); most people take three to six weeks alongside a job.
Online, multiple choice, timed. Retakes are available for a small fee.
A verifiable digital certificate and a LinkedIn badge, valid for life.
Join the professional body first and every exam, course and event is priced for members. Your credential stays active and listed in the registry while you are one.
Taking several credentials or buying for a team? See the break-even →“This vendor-neutral certification goes beyond the hype and dives deep into what's actually shaping the future of AI: autonomous, multi-agent systems that can reason, collaborate, and act.”
“This comprehensive program from ADaSci gave me a solid foundation to become an Agentic AI Engineer/Architect. The curriculum perfectly balances theory with practical, hands-on implementation.”
“Thrilled to share my Certificate of Achievement for completing the "AI for Business Impact Program"! This training has equipped me with practical AI skills to drive efficiency in finance and accounting processes.”
Still unsure which one fits? Talk to the team and we will point you to the right exam.
Match it to the work you do. Builders new to code start with CVCP; engineers shipping LLM features take CGAE or CLOE; architects take CAASA; customer-facing engineers take CFDE and progress to CFDAS; data teams take ACDE and the CDS™ charter.
Yes. Every ADaSci credential is earned through a timed, proctored online exam, so each badge stands for the same examined standard.
Self-paced recorded lessons (hours per credential are in the table above), then a proctored exam; most people take three to six weeks alongside a job.
For life. Your credential has no expiry and can be checked by anyone on the verification page.
You can retake the exam for a small fee. Your results show where to focus before you sit it again.
Yes. Members get reduced pricing on every exam, course and event, and their credential stays listed in the registry while they are members.
Tell us what you build and where you want to go. We will point you to the right exam, or the right order to take them in.