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About the National Prompting Standards Authority

The National Prompting Standards Authority is an independent credentialing initiative focused on recognizing progressive proficiency in prompt engineering and applied generative AI.

Mission

To give people who write instructions for language models a clear, consistent way to document and communicate their proficiency — and to give anyone a simple way to check that claim.

The framework

Its six-level framework provides a structured way to describe increasingly advanced capabilities, from foundational prompt construction to sophisticated prompt-system design and real-world AI application. Read NPSA-STD-1.

Verification

Each credential carries a unique number and a verification URL. Anyone can verify a credential without an account. Verification confirms registry status only.

Guiding principles

One standard: A single published framework, NPSA-STD-1, defines every level. Credentials mean only what the framework says.
Free to learn: All training material is free. Payment is only ever for a proctored exam sitting.
Model-agnostic: The framework is vendor-neutral and does not certify models, products or organisations.
Verifiable: Every credential has a public number and status page. Revocations and expiries are shown, never hidden.

Transparency

NPSA is independently operated. It is not a government agency, its credentials are not third-party accredited, and it is not affiliated with any AI vendor. NPSA is in pre-launch: training and the Level 0 test are available now, and proctored examinations for Levels 1–5 have not yet begun. See the credentialing disclaimer.