Palantir certifications refreshed with new AI Engineer certification

UpdateSep 8, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Palantir certifications were refreshed with a new AI Engineer certification and three levels: Foundation, Associate, and Specialist.

Read Palantir's release notes

https://www.palantir.com/docs/foundry/announcements/2026-09/#major-update-to-palantir-certifications-including-new-ai-engineer-certification

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