AI Evaluation Certification

Earn your AI evaluation certification

AI evals are structured assessments of AI model outputs. This program trains you to run them well: rubric scoring, RLHF workflows, and quality judgment, verified by a proctored, ID-checked exam.

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The Skill

What AI evals are

Evals is the practitioner term for AI evaluation: systematically judging model outputs against criteria, at consistent quality.

AI evals

Structured assessments of AI model outputs: scoring responses against rubrics for accuracy, helpfulness, safety, and instruction following.

AI evaluation work

The human side of model improvement. Evaluators produce the preference data and quality signals that RLHF and fine-tuning depend on.

The evaluator role

A detail-oriented, remote-friendly role on evaluation platforms and research teams. No coding background required to start.

New to the terminology? Start with the glossary entries for AI evals, RLHF and LLM-as-a-judge, or read what an AI evaluator certification is. Hiring platforms often post this same role as AI trainer, same work, different title; it is covered on the AI trainer certification page.

The Program

What the certification covers

24 modules, built from real evaluation work.

Evaluation fundamentals

How AI training works, what RLHF actually asks of a human rater, and the mental models behind consistent quality judgment.

Rubric design and calibration

Applying rubrics the way platforms expect: dimension by dimension, with clear written justifications and calibrated scores.

Modality-specific assessment

Evaluating text, code, image, and conversational outputs, each with its own failure modes and quality dimensions.

Safety and edge cases

Handling safety-sensitive prompts, hallucination detection, red teaming basics, and the cases where dimensions conflict.

24ModulesCore AI evaluation skills, self-paced
30+HoursBeginner-friendly, no prerequisites
800+Practice QuestionsSharpen your judgment as you learn
KappaAI Study PartnerGuides you through every module
Why This One

Not another generic AI certificate

The difference is specificity and integrity, not a bigger promise.

Built for evaluation, not AI literacy

Most AI certificates cover broad AI concepts. This program trains the specific craft of evaluating model outputs to a professional standard.

Proctored and identity-verified

Every certificate is earned through a proctored, closed-book final exam tied to a verified ID, and anyone can check a certificate by its code.

Independent

Annotation Academy is not affiliated with any evaluation platform or AI lab, so the credential carries no conflict of interest.

Course
24 modules, 30+ hours, 800+ practice questions
Exam
58 questions, one 120-minute sitting, 75% to pass, closed book
Proctoring
Camera-proctored with photo ID (Stripe Identity, ClassMarker); three sittings included
Certificate
Issued in your name within about a minute of passing, no expiry, verifiable by code at annotation.academy/verify
Price
$249 one-time, installments available; the first module is free
Graduates

What certified graduates say

“I’m a lawyer, and I came into this course with no background in AI evaluation. It taught me the actual work — how to judge whether a rubric criterion holds up, how to write a justification someone else can act on, how to verify a claim instead of trusting it. The exam tests whether you can do those things, not whether you memorized the modules, which is exactly why the certificate is worth something. And when I sent feedback on the course, the fixes were live within days — I’ve never had that happen with any other course.”
Stephanie C., lawyerCertified graduate
“Passing the AI Evaluator Certification has given me enormous confidence about the next stage of my career. I was never promised a placement, but Mo’s encouragement, generosity and willingness to open doors, including an introduction that led to my first AI evaluation project, show that his commitment extends far beyond simply providing a course.”
Richard P., sales and marketing directorCertified graduate
“I used to think AI evaluation was highly subjective, to the point where I often wondered why I received negative feedback and blamed it on subjectivity. After completing the Annotation Academy modules, I gained a clear understanding of how to evaluate as objectively as possible.”
Aswarini A., math educatorCertified graduate
“A well structured course, job ready. I found all the information very helpful and well explained. I enjoyed every module, because I learned many things I didn’t know before. I learned what AI evaluation actually is, and I am now more confident to work on AI evaluations and data annotations.”
Claudia C., social worker and educatorCertified graduate
“As a beginner starting from scratch, I found the entire course exceptionally well-structured and helpful. The modules on RLHF, evaluation dimensions, and writing justifications were absolutely game-changers for me, as they walk you through the step-by-step process of AI evaluation.”
Aline S., technical translatorCertified graduate
“I really enjoyed the course. The sections on creating prompts, writing gold-standard responses, evaluation criteria, and atomic facts were especially valuable to me. I had just started a new role involving these tasks, so I could apply what I was learning directly to my work. Those sections helped me a great deal.”
Lillian M., linguist and text editorCertified graduate

Quotes are from certified graduates and used with their written permission.

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AI Evaluator Certification

$249.00

One-time payment, lifetime access

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Your first module is free. No credit card required to start.

What's included
  • 24 modules of core evaluation skills
  • 30+ hours, self-paced, no prerequisites
  • Kappa, your AI study partner, on every module
  • Proctored final exam with ID verification
  • A verifiable certificate employers can check
  • Lifetime access, including future updates
FAQ

Common questions

Straight answers about AI evaluation certification.

What is an AI evaluation certification?

A credential that verifies you can evaluate AI model outputs to a professional standard: applying rubrics consistently, writing clear justifications, and handling safety-sensitive cases. Ours is earned through structured coursework and a proctored, ID-verified final exam.

Is an AI evaluation certification worth it?

It depends on what you need it to do. Evaluation platforms screen for demonstrated skill, and a verifiable credential is one way to show it. We are precise about our claims: the certificate proves you passed a proctored exam with a verified ID. It does not guarantee work or earnings.

What does an AI evaluator do?

AI evaluators review and score AI-generated responses across dimensions like accuracy, helpfulness, safety, and instruction following. Their judgments feed RLHF and quality pipelines at leading AI companies.

How do I become an AI evaluator?

Most people start with strong reading and writing skills, learn the evaluation fundamentals, and then apply to evaluation platforms. The AI Evaluator Certification covers those fundamentals across 24 modules, and your first module is free.

Do AI evals require coding?

No. Most evaluation work is judgment work: reading, scoring, and justifying. Technical tracks exist for those who want them, but the core skill set is careful reading, rubric application, and clear written reasoning.

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