Two Certifications.
One Career-Ready
Professional.
The AI skills and communication mastery that 66% of employers now require before they'll even consider your application — bundled in a single Pearson credential you can verify online and display on LinkedIn.
Generative AI Foundations
Professional Communications
Employers are screening out candidates who lack AI skills — even experienced ones.
A 2024 Microsoft + LinkedIn Work Trend Index found that 71% of hiring managers would choose a less-experienced candidate with AI skills over a more experienced one without them.
But here's the trap: everyone says they "know AI." Almost nobody has the credential to prove it.
The Critical Career Skills programme from Pearson / Certiport closes both gaps in a single stackable credential — Generative AI Foundations + Professional Communications. Two exams. One globally recognised award. Five years of validity.
of employers now require demonstrable AI skills before considering candidates for knowledge-work roles.
— Industry hiring survey, 2024average productivity boost when communication technology is used effectively across teams.
— TechReport.com, May 2024Built for the Modern Workplace
AI Is No Longer Optional
Generative AI Foundations validates that you understand how AI tools work, how to prompt them effectively, and the ethical and societal implications — the skills every employer now expects.
Communication Wins Careers
Professional Communications proves you can write, present, and collaborate effectively at work — the skill gap that costs organisations millions in lost productivity every year.
Industry-Recognised Credential
Issued by Pearson. Verified at verify.certiport.com. Displayed as a digital badge on LinkedIn. Valid for five years. Trusted by employers across industries worldwide.
No Degree Required
Designed for ages 14 and up. No bachelor's degree, no prerequisites beyond roughly 150 hours of hands-on exposure. Built for students, career changers, and upskilling professionals.
Stackable & Cross-Industry
Marketing, IT, accounting, healthcare, legal, design — the CCS credentials complement every role and every curriculum. Stack them with technical certifications for an even sharper edge.
Tested at Commsgate
Sit your exam at our Certiport Authorised Testing Centre in Harare — or at the CATC nearest you. Flexible scheduling, professional invigilation, real Pearson exam delivery.
Pick a Certification.
Own Your Future.
Each certification is available as a standalone exam voucher or as a full bundle with study materials and a free retake. Or take both for the complete CCS credential.
Generative AI Foundations
Validates your fundamental understanding of generative AI, its personal and professional applications, and the responsible, ethical management of AI technology.
- Generative AI concepts, methods and model types
- Prompt engineering techniques and refinement
- AI applications across industries and workflows
- Ethical, legal and societal implications of AI
- Data privacy, bias and intellectual property
- Responsible AI use in the workplace
Professional Communications
Validates that you understand the key communication principles and skills required to perform effectively in professional environments across any industry.
- Business writing and professional correspondence
- Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies
- Workplace collaboration and team communication
- Presentation skills and audience engagement
- Digital communication etiquette and tools
- Conflict resolution and negotiation basics
Get Both Certifications — Become Fully Career-Ready
Combine Generative AI Foundations + Professional Communications for the complete CCS credential that proves you're built for the modern workplace. One purchase, two globally recognised certifications.
- Generative AI Foundations
- Professional Communications
- Study materials for both
- 2 exam vouchers + retakes
- 1 Practice Tests for each exam
- 2 Credly digital badges
- 2 verified certificates
A Certificate Employers Trust
Issued by Pearson · Verified at verify.certiport.com · Valid worldwide for five years. Real sample certificates shown below.
