Exam comparison
AWS AI Practitioner vs Google Gen AI Leader
Google's exam is for people who decide where generative AI fits in a business. AWS's is for people who choose and use AI services on AWS. Both take 90 minutes, and only AWS publishes a passing score.
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Side by side
| Fact | AIF-C01 | Gen AI Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | AWS | Google Cloud |
| Level | Foundational | Foundational |
| Length | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Questions | 65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored) | 50 to 60 questions |
| Passing score | 700 on a 100 to 1,000 scale | Google does not publish a passing score |
| Price | $100 USD | $99 USD plus tax |
| Question types | Multiple choice, multiple response, ordering, matching | Multiple choice |
| Where you take it | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored | Online proctored or onsite proctored |
| Valid for | 3 years | 3 years |
| Languages | English and 11 other languages | English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Prerequisites | Check with AWS ↗ | None |
| Exam domains | 5 | 4 |
| Free practice here | 65 questions | 60 questions |
From each provider's certification page and exam guide, checked 2026-09-15. Fees are US list prices. Providers change fees and formats, so confirm before you book.
What sets them apart
- AIF-C01 needs 700 on a 100 to 1,000 scale to pass. Google does not publish a passing score for Gen AI Leader.
- AIF-C01 costs $100 USD. Gen AI Leader costs $99 USD plus tax.
- AIF-C01 has 65 questions (50 scored, 15 unscored). Gen AI Leader has 50 to 60 questions.
- Business strategy is a Google domain of its own (15%). AWS instead puts 14% on responsible AI and 14% on security, compliance and governance.
- Both certifications are valid for 3 years.
Which one fits you
Pick AIF-C01 if
You work in AWS and want to show you can pick the right AI approach and service there, from Amazon Bedrock to responsible AI and security controls.
Written for cloud practitioners, business analysts, and developers starting with AI on AWS.
Pick Gen AI Leader if
You lead or advise on generative AI adoption and don't build models. Google lists no prerequisites, and 35% of the exam is about Google Cloud's gen AI products.
Written for business leaders and practitioners who need to evaluate generative AI opportunities without specializing in model development.
What each exam covers
Domains and their share of the exam, from each provider's exam guide, largest first.
AIF-C01
| Domain | Share |
|---|---|
| Applications of Foundation Models | 28% |
| Fundamentals of Generative AI | 24% |
| Fundamentals of AI and ML | 20% |
| Guidelines for Responsible AI | 14% |
| Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions | 14% |
Gen AI Leader
| Domain | Share |
|---|---|
| Google Cloud’s gen AI offerings | 35% |
| Fundamentals of gen AI | 30% |
| Techniques to improve gen AI model output | 20% |
| Business strategies for a successful gen AI solution | 15% |
Google gives each weight as approximate.
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