IM1 and IM2 Certification: Exam Routes Explained

IM1 and IM2 use different paths. IM1 can be completed through an established external certificate. IM2 has its own dedicated exam and study platform, administered by S44S.

You can satisfy the IM1 requirement through an established external certificate, or take the IM2 exam directly through S44S's dedicated exam platform. IM1 does not require a separate S44S exam. A Google AI certificate, an IMD.org AI certificate, or a relevant qualification from a higher education institution typically satisfies it. IM2 has its own dedicated exam, taken through a secure exam platform that also hosts the study material needed to prepare.

IM1: choose an established route

IM1 is a basic-level acknowledgment. You do not need a dedicated S44S exam for it. Any of the following typically satisfies the requirement.

Google AI certificate

Google's AI Professional Certificate, covering practical AI fluency.

View the Google AI Professional Certificate →

IMD.org AI certificate

IMD's Executive Certificate in AI and Digital Business Excellence, an accredited academic qualification.

View the IMD.org AI certificate →

Higher education qualification

A relevant AI or digital qualification from a recognized higher education institution.

IM2: the S44S exam

IM2 is the certificate tier S44S administers directly. The exam and the study material you need to prepare are both available on the same platform.

Go to the IM2 exam platform →

im2-examsecure-ai-trainer.s44s.eu

IM exams: common questions

Which certificates satisfy the IM1 requirement?

A Google AI certificate, an IMD.org AI certificate, or a relevant qualification from a higher education institution typically satisfies IM1. It does not need to come from S44S.

Where do I take the IM2 exam?

The IM2 exam is taken through a dedicated, secure exam platform at im2-examsecure-ai-trainer.s44s.eu.

Where can I find study material for the IM2 exam?

The study material is available on the same platform used to take the IM2 exam.

Do I need to take an exam for IM1?

Not through S44S. IM1 is satisfied by holding an established external certificate or qualification, rather than a dedicated exam administered by S44S.

What is the difference between IM1 and IM2 in terms of how they are obtained?

IM1 is satisfied through external, established certificates or qualifications. IM2 has its own dedicated exam and study platform, administered directly by S44S.

Ready to get certified?

Start your IM1 route through an established certificate, or head straight to the IM2 exam platform to study and test.

Go to the IM2 exam platform → Learn more about IM certificates

Page last reviewed: September 2026.

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