The SecOps Group — AI/ML Pentester

Certified AI/ML Pentester (C-AI/MLPen) is a practical AI/ML and LLM security exam for an intermediate level. The exam lasts 4 hours. It consists of practical work in a CTF format and includes 8 tasks. To pass, you need to score 60%. It works well as a first AI security certification and as training before more difficult exams.

OffSec — AI Red Teamer (OSAI / AI-300)

OffSec AI Red Teamer (OSAI) is an advanced course and certification in offensive security for AI systems. It includes self-paced training with labs and a practical exam in a real-world red teaming format. The exam lasts 24 hours. It covers attacks on LLMs (prompt injection, jailbreak), RAG systems, multi-agent architectures, and AI infrastructure. It is suitable for experienced pentesters and security specialists and is one of the closest options to industry standards.

Hack The Box — AI Red Teamer + COAE

HackTheBox AI Red Teamer + AI Red Teaming Certification is a learning path and advanced certification in offensive AI. The path includes theory and practice (adversarial ML, prompt injection, AI privacy), while the exam lasts up to 7 days and simulates a corporate AI infrastructure with a mandatory report. It is focused on full attack surface coverage and is as close as possible to real AI Red Team work.

Comparison

NameDifficultyExam durationFormatPractical application
SecOps AI/ML PentesterMedium4 hoursExamBasic AI/ML and LLM testing skills, a first step into AI security
OffSec OSAI (AI Red Teamer)High24 hoursCourse + examReal attack scenarios against AI systems, AI red teaming methodology
HTB COAE (AI Red Teamer)Highup to 7 daysCourse + examFull attack surface coverage