United States Artificial Intelligence Institute

Name

United States Artificial Intelligence Institute

Legal name

United States Artificial Intelligence Institute

Website

https://usaii.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• AI certification programs
• Professional AI credentials
• Self-paced AI training
• Online proctored examination
• Digital badge credentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. AI Certification Programs: One-time fee certification programs for AI credentials including CAIE™, CAIC™, CAIS™, CAITL™, CAIP™, and specialization programs. Fees range from US $749 to US $2,491 depending on certification level. Includes study materials, exam, and digital badge.
2. Certification Renewal Fees: Renewal fees for maintaining certifications after the 3-year validity period. Re-examination fees apply for CAIE™, CAIC™, CAIS™ at US $149. Post-expiry renewal fees range from US $479 to US $1,097 depending on certification.
3. Re-Examination Fees: Candidates who fail or cancel exams pay a nominal fee of US $149 to reappear. Additional time extensions also incur fees.
4. Name Change/Certificate Modification: Fee of US $149 for processing name changes or modifications on certificates and digital badges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII®) sells self-paced AI certification programs across four professional levels (entry to executive) plus role-based specializations, K-12 credentials, and a regional Digital Citizen Program. Programs include study materials, online proctored examinations via TestMe™, and blockchain-verifiable dgBadge digital credentials. Certification fees range from US $749 to US $2,491, delivered through a direct-to-consumer e-learning platform with partner-driven institutional sales.

Product overview

USAII® is a self-paced AI certification institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of credentials across four certification tracks and three specialization tracks, plus K-12 programs and a global hackathon. The core offerings include CAIE™ (entry-level AI engineer), CAIC™ (intermediate AI consultant), CAIS™ (strategic AI scientist), and CAITL™ (executive AI transformation leader). Specializations under CAIC™ cover Product Management, Project Management, and Human Resources domains. K-12 programs serve grades 9-12 through CAIP™ and CAIPa certifications. The Speedster Program provides institutional discounts, while the Digital Citizen Program serves Vietnam's national digital competency framework. All programs are self-paced with 200+ hours of learning, proctored exams, and lifetime digital badges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DCA (Digital Citizen Program): Digital Citizen certification program in partnership with AIVAC for Vietnam, covering DCA-C (Citizens), DCA-L (Learners), DCA-T (Teachers), and DCA-G (Government) tracks
• Speedster Program
• dgBadge

Products and services

• Certified Artificial Intelligence Engineer (CAIE™) Starter-level AI certification for students and professionals with limited years of experience. Covers machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, GANs, and reinforcement learning. Self-paced format with 4-25 weeks duration. Program fee US $749.
• Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC™) Intermediate AI certification for professionals with 2+ years experience in any discipline. Covers AI adoption strategies, NLP for business contexts, AI-driven business transformation, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI governance. Program fee US $894.
• Certified Artificial Intelligence Scientist (CAIS™) Strategic-level AI certification for professionals with 5+ years of experience. Covers GANs, RL, ML, strategic AI, AI science research topics. Program fee US $1,195.
• Certified AI Transformation Leader (CAITL™) Elite AI certification for business leaders and CXOs with 10+ years of industry experience. Covers AI strategy, AI transformation theories, ethical AI practices, and digital transformation leadership. Self-paced with masterclasses, exam optional with alternative assessment via AI Transformation Plan. Program fee US $2,491.
• Certified AI Consultant – Product Management (CAIC-PDM™) Specialization certification for Product Managers focusing on AI integration, strategic decision-making, and AI-driven product transformation. Self-paced format, 4-14 weeks duration.
• Certified AI Consultant – Project Management (CAIC-PM™) Techno-project AI program for Project Managers and PMO Leaders covering AI-driven project execution and AI-powered functional leadership. Self-paced, 4-14 weeks duration.
• Certified AI Consultant – Human Resources (CAIC-HR™) HR-tech AI program for HR Leaders and HR Business Partners focusing on AI adoption in HR functions, including AI-driven talent management and workforce transformation.
• Certified Artificial Intelligence Prefect (CAIP™) AI certification for high school students in grades 9 and 10 with interest in STEM learning. Part of USAII's K-12 initiative for early AI education. 3-year validity, no renewal required.
• Certified Artificial Intelligence Prefect – Advanced (CAIPa) Advanced AI certification for high school students in grades 11 and 12 interested in pursuing higher studies or career in AI. 3-year validity, no renewal required.
• Speedster Program Partner discount program offering concessions to universities, academic institutions, and business organizations for quicker AI skill development. Discounts cannot be combined with other voucher codes.
• Digital Citizen Program (DCA) Four-part certification track (DCA-T, DCA-L, DCA-G, DCA-C) designed for Vietnam citizens, aligned with the country's digital-competency frameworks (Circular 02/2025, Decision 749, 757). Includes tracks for Citizens, Learners, Teachers, and Government officials. Fees range from US $59 to US $99.
• Global AI Hackathon Global AI competition for students from Grade 9-12, Undergrad/Graduate, and Doctoral programs. Participants design, build, and present real-world AI solutions, compete across borders, and earn scholarships, prizes, and global recognition. Online event held in June 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential salary increase of up to 50% for certified professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, regional and strategic.

• JobsOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Partnership with JobsOhio for AI Ready Ohio workforce training program. USAII collaborated on the Ohio Blueprint pilot that exceeded certification targets by 170% and will serve as the national template for AI workforce training.
• Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026ETA launched AIReadyAmerica.org initiative with USAII participation. The National AI Accelerator program aims to democratize AI literacy across the American workforce targeting 90% of non-coder professionals.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or Integration · 27 May 2026Major technology partner in the AI Ready Ohio program providing technology infrastructure and support for workforce AI training initiatives.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 27 May 2026Major technology partner in the AI Ready Ohio program providing cloud technology infrastructure for AI workforce training.
• NvidiacoreTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2026Technology partner in AI Ready Ohio program alongside Microsoft and AWS, contributing GPU technology and AI expertise for workforce training.
• AIVAC (Vietnam)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive regional partner for Vietnam's Digital Citizen Program. USAII and AIVAC collaborate on four certification tracks (DCA-C, DCA-L, DCA-T, DCA-G) aligned with Vietnam's national digital competency frameworks.
• SG Academy (Malaysia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner in Southeast Asia acting as strategic catalyst for AI innovation and talent development, empowering organizations and professionals through industry-aligned education.
• NGN InternationalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner enabling organizations and professionals to navigate future with confidence through technology-driven transformation, leadership development, and innovation excellence.
• AOL (Saudi Arabia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for Saudi Arabia shaping the future of learning and professional growth by delivering transformative educational opportunities and world-class learning experiences.
• PwC AcademystrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner network member providing AI certification programs through PwC's training delivery infrastructure.
• ACCEstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner network member in the USAII partner ecosystem.
• Data InspirestrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner network member in the USAII partner ecosystem.
• Mindset 180strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner network member in the USAII partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Learn provides free learning paths and certifications in AI (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate). It is a direct competitor with deep enterprise distribution and a partner of USAII in the AI Ready Ohio program.
• DeepLearning.AI: Founded by Andrew Ng, DeepLearning.AI offers self-paced AI specializations and certificates (e.g., AI for Everyone, Deep Learning Specialization) and is the most direct comparable in the AI professional-certification space. Both compete for the same learner audience and employer mindshare.
• AWS Skill Builder: AWS Skill Builder delivers self-paced AI/ML and cloud certifications (including AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty). It is a direct competitor in technical AI certification and is often bundled with enterprise cloud agreements.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is a professional online education provider with a portfolio of AI, machine learning, and data science certifications and bootcamps. It targets the same mid-career professional audience and competes on pricing and outcome promises.
• Google Cloud Skills Boost: Google Cloud Skills Boost offers free and paid AI/ML certifications (e.g., Professional Machine Learning Engineer). It is a direct competitor on price and brand strength, frequently offered free or at low cost through enterprise partnerships.
• Emeritus: Emeritus partners with top universities to offer online professional certificate and executive programs, including AI and data science tracks. It is a direct comparable for the mid-career and executive (CAIC/CAITL) segments of USAII's ladder.
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute: NVIDIA DLI offers self-paced and instructor-led AI training with certificates covering deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI. It is a direct comparable in technical AI certification and a partner of USAII in the AI Ready Ohio program.
• IBM Skills Network: IBM Skills Network, in partnership with Coursera and edX, offers AI Engineering and other professional certificates. It targets the same career-advancement audience with comparable curriculum depth and employer recognition.

Broad incumbents

• edX (2U): edX hosts university and enterprise AI programs (MIT, Harvard, IBM) and offers professional certificates. It is a broad incumbent in online professional certification with overlapping audience and credentialing mechanics.
• Coursera: Coursera is the largest MOOC platform, offering AI certificates and specializations from DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, Google, IBM, and others. It is a broad incumbent whose AI catalogue overlaps directly with USAII's certification ladder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/usaiinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/USAIIofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usaii

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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