Hello everyone,
My name is Patrick Dominguez and I am an educator specializing in Artificial Intelligence. I have been using ChatGPT and other OpenAI tools for training and business applications for some time now. In my experience, I have seen a huge need in the community: an official OpenAI certification system.
A certification program would allow users to demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of tools like ChatGPT and custom GPTs. It would also be of great value to professionals and companies looking for validation of AI skills.
Does OpenAI have plans to implement something similar? I think it would be an amazing initiative to strengthen its position in the market and support advanced users.
I would love to hear what you think! If this idea receives support, I would be happy to collaborate in its development or contribute my experience.
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Thank you very much for your welcome and comment! Yes…I agree that education is key and, of course, more important than the tests themselves. However, I think that certification should not be seen only as a “test”, but as a standard that validates the practical and advanced knowledge that users acquire when working with tools like GPT.
On the argument that GPT is too versatile to generalize, I think that it is precisely this versatility that opens the door to a structured certification system. Companies like IBM or Microsoft have been able to face these similar challenges: their products cover a large number of tools and use cases. However, they have developed certifications by levels or specific areas, such as AI, productivity, or development, that adapt to different types of users. This approach could also be applied in OpenAI, creating differentiated certifications, for example:
Basic level: General use of ChatGPT (prompts, basic interaction, and daily productivity).
Advanced level: Advanced prompting techniques, custom GPTs, and optimization in business flows.
Specializations: Integrating GPTs into enterprise applications, designing automation flows, or deep customization.
Do you mean that OpenAI should define these key areas for certifications, or are you suggesting that I create a more detailed proposal as an initial model? I’m interested in understanding how you see this moving forward. I think this opens up an interesting path. My proposal is not necessarily a “one-off test,” but rather a complete program where users can demonstrate their practical knowledge in specific areas. With platforms like ChatGPT, it would be relatively easy to develop an interactive assessment system that measures skills like prompt design, custom GPT integration, and other aspects that OpenAI itself might consider essential.
It would be like testing folks to cert them on the internet. Great idea, but to me a huge can of worms. I think schools will do it like classes in word or excel or machine learning.
Thank you for your comment again 
I think you bring up a valid point about how schools could eventually teach AI in the same way they teach Word or Excel. However, my experience in Spain shows that we are far from that reality.
I currently run AI literacy programs in schools, and what I encounter is significant resistance from both teachers and school administrations toward this technology. Many 18-year-old students know nothing about AI, and those who do often hide their knowledge for fear of being punished. This reflects a cultural and structural rejection of AI, which contrasts sharply with the acceptance of technologies like Microsoft Word.
Additionally, I want to clarify that my proposal for certifications is not about “testing” people in a mandatory way. These certifications would be voluntary and optional, designed as a complementary tool within a professional career path, not as a barrier. They would help validate knowledge and skills in AI, which could be crucial for individuals looking to demonstrate their expertise, whether for employment, entrepreneurship, or teaching.
If we don’t overcome these barriers to AI adoption, there is a real risk that future generations will fall behind in a world where this technology is essential. This is why I believe certifications are not just useful but necessary to promote the adoption and legitimization of AI in educational and professional environments.
