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This certificate shows that you have a deep understanding of the Conversation Design Institute workflow, with an extra focus on human-centricity, sample dialogue, flowcharting, wizard-of-oz testing, and handover design.
Earning the CDI Method Foundation certification shows that you understand how to create AI assistants that are helpful, human-centric, and easy to use. You’ll learn:
How to plan and structure AI projects using a step-by-step workflow.
How to design conversations that feel natural and meet user needs.
How to pick the right use cases to ensure AI adds real value.
How to collaborate effectively with different teams, from designers to developers.
How to improve AI assistants over time by testing and refining conversations.
Managers and teams who want to create AI assistants that work well for users.
Product managers, designers, and developers working with chatbots or voice assistants.
Anyone new to conversational AI looking for a clear, structured way to build better AI experiences.
The CDI Method Foundation certification helps you stand out in the growing field of conversational AI. It proves that you understand the best practices for designing and improving AI assistants. Whether you’re starting out or want to sharpen your skills, this certification gives you the knowledge to build AI that works.
The CDI Method Foundation certificate exam evaluates your knowledge of conversation design principles through multiple-choice questions. The exam typically takes around 30 minutes to complete, and a score of 70% or higher is required to pass. You have one opportunity to retake the exam if you do not pass on your initial attempt.
Here’s a list of the modules you should complete before taking this exam. Please be aware that for access to these modules you need the CDI Course Subscription Plan. The exam leading to the CDI Method Foundation certificate validates you as having a solid understanding of the following modules:
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“I've been working as a Conversation Designer for about a year now and I wanted to learn more about training the model. So I did! Thanks Conversation Design Institute for the great course!”
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“I have been through my share of corporate educations, but this hands down one of the best. Conversation Design Institute Conversation Design is masterfully presented by Hans van Dam and provides great hands on advice on ways how to make bots speak human! ”
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To get certified, you will need to complete the exam for the selected certificate, which includes one free resit.
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At CDI you decide how to learn and when you want to get certified. This means that it is possible to take the exam as a standalone option, without a prior subscription. But we recommend that you subscribe to the Course Subscription first in order to gain the knowledge needed to pass the exam with flying colors.
To follow the CDI Method Foundation course you must subscribe to the Course Subscription. This will give you unlimited access to all course content and modules - not just the CDI Method Foundation modules!
Once you feel ready to get certified, just purchase the CDI Method Foundation exam, complete it and earn your CDI Method Foundation certificate.
If you don’t pass the final exam, you can reach out to student support and request personalized feedback and recommendations for further studying. When you feel confident you can request one retake.
Your initial exam purchase includes one free retake. If you require further attempts, each subsequent retake will need to be purchased separately.
There is no mandatory waiting period before you can retake the exam. That said, we really encourage you to take a little time to look over the feedback from your last attempt and brush up on the course materials before trying again. It'll definitely boost your chances of passing!
Please contact our support team at [email protected] for any exam-related inquiries.
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