AI Capability Evaluation (ACE) Standard is a globally attuned, modular framework and examination designed to assess, credential, and uplift individual readiness for the AI era. Developed in 2025 by a multidisciplinary team of students from the Cornell University Chief AI Officer Program, alongside leading AI engineers and practitioners from Asia-Pacific innovation hubs—including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau—the ACE System reflects both academic rigor and regional relevance. The initiative also draws on the expertise of Ivy League alumni, UK- and US-trained panel experts, and several founding members of the United Nations University Global AI Network, ensuring alignment with multilateral development goals and ethical AI governance.
AI 能力评估（ACE）标准是一套契合全球趋势的模块化框架与AI认证考试体系，旨在评估、认证并提升个人在人工智能时代的应对能力。体系于 2025 年由康奈尔大学首席人工智能官（Chief AI Officer）项目的跨学科学生团队，联合来自澳大利亚、新加坡、香港和澳门等亚太创新中心的顶尖 AI 工程师及从业者共同开发。ACE 体系不仅体现了严谨的学术水准，也兼顾了区域发展的实际需求。此外，该计划还汇聚了常春藤盟校校友、英美资深专家小组以及联合国大学全球 AI 网络（United Nations University Global AI Network）多位创始成员的专业智慧，确保其与多边发展目标及合乎伦理的 AI 治理保持一致。
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ACE is designed not merely as a test, but as a strategic enabler of inclusive AI transformation.
Read MoreACE is built on the following principles: Modularity, Contextual Relevance, Cultural Sensitivity and Scalability and Portability.
Read MoreACE evaluates capabilities across four core dimensions: 1) AI Literacy 2) Technical Fluency 3) Strategic Readiness 4) Collaborative Intelligence
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AI Essentials this exam paper provides comprehensive foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts. It covers supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, deep learning architectures, and practical model evaluation methods. Candidates need to understand both theoretical understanding and practical skills to build, evaluate, and deploy machine learning solutions.
《人工智能基础》本试卷涵盖了人工智能与机器学习概念的全面基础知识。内容包括监督式和无监督式学习技术、深度学习架构以及实际的模型评估方法。考生需要兼具理论理解与实践技能，以实现机器学习解决方案的构建、评估与部署。
Generative AI this exam paper explores generative AI technologies, including large language models, prompt engineering, agentic AI systems, and practical applications in coding and content generation. Candidates need to master techniques for designing effective prompts, understand autonomous AI agents, and know how to build advanced generative AI solutions while addressing ethical considerations.
《生成式人工智能》本试卷探讨了生成式人工智能技术，包括大语言模型、提示词工程、智能体 AI 系统，以及在编程和内容生成领域的实际应用。考生需要掌握设计有效提示词的技术，理解自主 AI 智能体，并了解如何在兼顾伦理考量的同时，构建高级生成式人工智能解决方案。
AI Applications this exam paper covers practical applications of AI and machine learning across diverse business functions and industries. Candidate need to identify AI opportunities, evaluate use cases, understand implementation challenges, and design AI solutions tailored to specific business needs. This AI exam paper emphasizes both technical understanding and business acumen.
《人工智能应用》本试卷涵盖了人工智能与机器学习在不同业务职能和行业中的实际应用。考生需要具备识别 AI 机遇、评估应用案例、理解实施挑战的能力，并能针对特定的业务需求设计定制化的人工智能解决方案。本试卷强调技术理解与商业敏锐度的结合。
AI Ethics & Governance this exam paper covers comprehensive coverage of ethical principles, governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices. Candidates need to develop critical understanding of AI's societal impacts, know how to identify and mitigate risks, and implement governance structures that ensure ethical and compliant AI systems. The AI exam paper emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical implementation.
《人工智能伦理与治理》本试卷全面涵盖了伦理原则、治理框架以及负责任的人工智能实践。考生需要对人工智能的社会影响建立深刻的批判性理解，掌握如何识别与缓解风险，并能够建立治理结构以确保人工智能系统的伦理性与合规性。本试卷强调理论基础与实际应用的结合。
Scoring approach: Each paper contributes to the overall band (weighted equally or adjusted per sector).
Interpretation: Bands 1–4 indicate limited readiness, 5–6 operational competence, 7–8 advanced capability, 9–10 leadership/global impact.
The ACE Test is not just an exam — it is a globally recognized trust language for AI competency, developed by leading scholars and innovators, endorsed by international institutions, supported by governments and communities, and directly linked to career, education, and future opportunities.
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The ExTran AI Global Academy envisions a future where AI capability is trusted, inclusive, and globally portable. As the flagship educational and credentialing arm of the ExTran AI Group, the Academy is committed to building a world-class ecosystem for AI literacy, leadership, and lifelong learning. Anchored in Asia and designed to serve the world, it empowers individuals and institutions to navigate the AI era with clarity, confidence, and cross-cultural intelligence.
ExTran AI 全球学院（ExTran AI Global Academy）展望这样一个未来：人工智能能力不仅值得信赖、具有包容性，而且具备全球流通性。作为 ExTran AI 集团旗下的旗舰教育与认证机构，本学院致力于构建一个世界级的人工智能素养、领导力与终身学习生态系统。我们立足亚洲，服务全球，赋能个人与机构，使其能够以清晰的认知、坚定的信心和跨文化的智慧，从容驾驭人工智能时代。
The AI Capability Evaluation (ACE) Standard is a modular AI exam framework and certification system that assesses, credentials, and uplifts individual readiness for the AI era. It is designed to act as a globally attuned “trust language” for AI competency rather than just a one‑time test.
ACE is for individuals, professionals, and organizations that want to formally validate AI skills, including AI Essentials, Generative AI, AI Applications, and AI Ethics & Governance, across roles from students to corporate leaders.
ACE is not just course completion; it is a structured, multi‑paper exam series that leads to a formal AI‑capability certification. The exam is designed by a multidisciplinary team involving Cornell University CAIO‑trained students and practitioners from Asia‑Pacific hubs, aligned with both academic rigor and ethical‑AI governance.
CE currently consists of four exam papers: Paper 1 – AI Essentials, Paper 2 – Generative AI, Paper 3 – AI Applications, Paper 4 – AI Ethics & Governance. Each paper can be taken separately or as a full‑suite exam, depending on your track and package.
No; ACE includes both technical and non‑technical tracks. Learners can choose papers that match their role, whether they are coders, managers, HR professionals, or educators, as long as they meet the prerequisites for each specific paper.
The ACE exam is currently offered in English only, with questions and instructions written in clear, learner‑friendly English to support global candidates.
Yes; ACE exams are taken online through an ACE‑aligned portal, with secure, proctored‑style delivery so candidates can sit the test from home or office while maintaining exam integrity.
Each ACE paper is a timed exam completed within a defined window (typically a few hours per paper), with exact duration and format specified on the ACE Standard page and in your registration confirmation.
Passing ACE grants you an AI‑capability certification profile, with a digital certificate and records that can be used for career advancement, internal AI‑upskilling programs, and external credibility with employers or partners.
Yes; ExtranAI offers dedicated ACE‑training packages for students, including bundled online courses and one exam sitting that covers all four papers, often at a reduced price compared with adult or enterprise plans.
Yes; organizations can enroll teams in ACE exams with enterprise‑level packages that include multiple exam seats, internal dashboards, and consolidated AI‑capability grading reports for HR and L&D teams.
ACE is positioned as a globally attuned AI‑competency framework, with links to academic and multilateral‑network expertise, so employers and partners increasingly treat it as a standardized way to express AI readiness.
ACE allows retakes after a cooling‑off period; the exact number of attempts and waiting time are outlined in the ACE exam policy section, so you can plan your next sitting without long delays.
Yes; ExtranAI provides sample‑style questions and practice materials mapped to each ACE paper, helping you familiarize yourself with question formats, time pressure, and scenario‑based reasoning before the real exam.
ACE gives employers a standardized way to assess AI capability across roles, using a multi‑paper profile (AI Essentials, Generative AI, AI Applications, AI Ethics & Governance) instead of informal self‑reports or generic course certificates.
Yes; many organizations use ACE results alongside performance data to identify AI‑champions, nominate staff for advanced training, or support AI‑related promotion criteria.
Yes; ACE can be integrated into university or college curricula so students earn an AI‑capability certification alongside their degree or module, enhancing their AI‑ready profile for employers.
ACE combines AI Essentials, Generative AI, Applications, and Ethics & Governance into one modular framework, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI, governance, and practical‑use scenarios, rather than purely technical or vendor‑specific tests.
Hiring managers can ask candidates to share their ACE profile as objective evidence of AI literacy and domain‑specific readiness (e.g., Generative AI or AI Applications), reducing reliance on vague “AI‑experienced” claims.
Yes; organizations use ACE results before and after training programs to measure uplift in AI capability, helping HR and senior leaders justify investment in AI‑upskilling and blended ACE‑Academy initiatives.
ExTran AI Global Academy offers preparatory courses and practice materials mapped to each ACE paper, so learners can learn, practice, and then certify AI skills in a continuous learning‑to‑certification workflow.
ACE certification is designed to reflect your AI capability at the time of sitting; depending on your track, recommendations may appear for retaking or upgrading papers after a few years to keep your profile aligned with evolving AI practice.
You can register for the ACE Standard exam via the ACE / ExtranAI Global Academy exam portal or Whatsapp +65 91291013 directly, where you select either individual papers or the full‑suite exam, choose your track (student, personal, or enterprise), and complete your profile and payment details.