The certification platform for AI Forward Deployed Engineers
Practice and get certified on real enterprise scenarios across 13 industries. Start with our Beginner Certification Exam, a MCQ exam with 40 questions and 45 minutes exam duration.
Earn a real, verifiable certificate
Every industry certificate shows your name, industry, and certification level - issued the moment you pass.
Why certification matters
Forward Deployed Engineers are among the highest-demand, highest-paid roles in AI right now - companies are hiring fast but struggle to verify who can actually scope and ship a working solution. Anyone can list "AI implementation" on a resume. This certification proves you can navigate real budget cuts, compliance walls, and legacy systems to deliver a solution a client will actually adopt - the exact, provable skill enterprises are hiring for.
$140K+
Average FDE salary (US)
13
Industries actively hiring FDEs
70%
Strict pass threshold - proof of real skill
65
Real scenarios to prove it, not trivia
Pricing
Simple, one-time annual pricing. No subscriptions.
Beginner Certification
$19.99
- 40 MCQs, 45 mins
- 75% required to pass
- 1 Attempt per purchase
Scenario Based Exam
$49.99
- 1 Attempt
- 60 mins duration
- Valid for 1 year
Industry Bundle
$200.00
- 5 Scenarios
- 1 Attempt for each
- 60 mins duration
- Valid for 1 year
Enterprise
$2,000.00
- Access all industry bundles
- 20 users can access all bundles
- 20 coupon codes provided
- Best for employee readiness
- Best for recruitment process
- Valid for 1 year
How we assess you
Every scenario simulates a real client engagement across five structured stages - the same methodology a Forward Deployed Engineer uses on the job.
Each stage is scored against a scenario-specific expert rubric built by our content team, not generic best practice - you need 70%+ overall to pass, with no rounding up.
Discovery
Prioritize discovery questions to uncover budget, compliance, and stakeholder constraints before proposing a solution.
Workflow Design
Map the current operating workflow and place AI at the narrow, high-value step that moves the needle.
Architecture Design
Design the end-to-end system architecture connecting frontend, gateway, AI, and enterprise systems.
AI Tool Selection
Select only the tools required for the solution from a real enterprise AI tool library.
Risk Assessment
Identify enterprise risks - compliance, latency, budget, security - and propose concrete mitigations.
Assessment format & scoring
Every scenario is a real Official Assessment - there is no separate practice mode.
Access & format
- $19.99 Beginner Certificate (MCQ) or $49.99/scenario, $200 for a full 5-scenario industry bundle
- Annual access on scenarios and industry bundles
- Single continuous 90-minute timer per assessment
- Your answers lock immediately after submission
How scoring works
- A consistent, scenario-specific rubric scores all 5 stages (0-100 each)
- You need 70%+ overall to pass - no rounding up
- Each scenario you pass in an industry raises your certificate one level (1 to 5) - pass all 5 scenarios for a Level 5 certificate
Industries we cover
13 enterprise verticals, 65 real scenarios, all Advanced difficulty.
Built for individuals and enterprise teams
Whether you're growing your own skills or your organization's bench strength.
Upskill Your Team
- Give existing engineers a structured path to AI solution-design fluency
- Standardize how your team approaches discovery, architecture, and risk
- Track team-wide certification progress across industries
Hire With Confidence
- Evaluate candidates on real enterprise problem-solving, not trivia
- Compare candidates against a consistent, industry-specific bar
- Reduce mis-hires for high-stakes Forward Deployed Engineer roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) certification exams.
What is a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)?
A Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is an engineer who works directly with enterprise clients to scope, design, and implement AI solutions inside their real systems - balancing budget, compliance, and legacy technology to ship something the client actually adopts.
How much does the FDE certification cost?
The Beginner Certificate costs $19.99. Individual industry scenario exams cost $49.99 each, a full 5-scenario industry bundle costs $200, and an Enterprise plan for 20 users costs $2,000.
How long is the FDE exam and what is the passing score?
The Beginner Certificate is a 45-minute, 40-question multiple-choice exam requiring a 75% score to pass. Industry scenario assessments are 90-minute practical exams graded across five stages, requiring 70% to pass.
How many attempts do I get?
Each purchase includes one exam attempt. If you don't pass, you can purchase again to retry.
What's the difference between the Beginner Certificate and an Industry Certification?
The Beginner Certificate is a 40-question MCQ exam that validates foundational AI deployment knowledge. Industry Certifications (Level 1-5) are earned by passing real, scenario-based practical assessments in a specific industry.
Do I need prior experience to take the FDE exam?
No prior certification is required. The Beginner Certificate is designed for those new to AI deployment, while the 65 industry scenarios are Advanced difficulty and better suited to practicing engineers.
Is the FDE certificate recognized and verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate includes a unique certificate number and is issued instantly the moment you pass, so employers and clients can verify it directly.
How long is my certification valid?
Scenario and industry bundle access is valid for one year from purchase. Certificates already issued upon passing do not expire.
Ready to prove your readiness?
Sign in to start practicing, or take an official assessment to earn your first industry certification.