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Associate Prompt Engineer

Start your prompt engineering journey.

The Associate Prompt Engineer certification validates foundational knowledge of prompt engineering concepts. Perfect for those entering the field or professionals looking to formalize their skills.

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Quick Facts

Exam Price$49
Questions100
Duration2 hours
Passing Score700/1000
Validity3 years

Who It's For

Beginners, students, career changers, and professionals new to LLM systems

Requirements

  • No prerequisites required
  • Pass the APE examination

Exam Format

Designed to validate real-world skills through multiple question types.

100
Questions
2 hours
Duration
700/1000
Passing Score

Question Types

Multiple Choice70%
Scenario-Based20%
Drag-and-Drop10%

Domains Covered

3 comprehensive domains covering everything you need to know.

Prompt Fundamentals

40%
Prompt anatomyRole definitionContext settingTask specificationOutput formatting

Model Understanding

35%
How LLMs workToken limitsTemperature and samplingContext windowsModel capabilities

Basic Evaluation

25%
Testing promptsQuality metricsIteration cyclesCommon failure modes

What You'll Achieve

Skills and competencies validated by the APE certification.

1
Write clear, structured prompts for any use case
2
Understand model capabilities and limitations
3
Evaluate prompt quality systematically
4
Prepare for the CPE certification

Ready to earn your APE?

Join thousands of certified prompt engineers building the future of AI.

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