Originally published on academies.ai: https://academies.ai/guides/ai-exam-accommodations-language/
Across the 4 vendor policy routes compared as shown in the United States on 15 October 2026, candidates must follow provider-specific portals or support channels rather than assuming a single standard rule. AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud require disability accommodation steps before scheduling, whereas NVIDIA requests an exam reservation code in a support case. AWS says ESL +30 needs to be requested once before registration and applies to future exam registrations with all test-delivery providers, as shown in the United States on 15 October 2026. Microsoft states that processing and scheduling an online or in-person accommodation request can take up to 20 days as shown in the United States on 15 October 2026, instructing candidates to request accommodations before scheduling.
As shown in the United States on 15 October 2026, the request pages reviewed for all 4 vendor policy routes say where to send requests or supporting files, but they do not determine whether one person's older documentation will be accepted. Review and arrangement windows describe different stages, not figures to add for a guaranteed date.
| Vendor/exam | Published request route | Published timing or scheduling rule | Named adjustment information | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS AI Practitioner | Disability arrangements with test provider; AWS account route for ESL +30 | Disability request before each exam is scheduled; ESL request once before registration, applies to future registrations with all test-delivery providers | 30-minute ESL extension for non-native English speakers taking an English exam; individual arrangements for documented disabilities | 15 October 2026 |
| Microsoft AI-901 | Microsoft directs candidates to Pearson VUE's Reasonable Adjustments Request System | Request and confirm before scheduling; up to 20 days to process/schedule; up to 10 business days for review is a separate stated stage | Often-approved examples include extra time, assistive technology and support people; no approval guarantee | 15 October 2026 |
| Google Cloud Generative AI Leader | CM Connect, My Accommodations, Request Accommodation | Approval before scheduling; allow 5 to 7 business days for review; arrangements can take up to 30 days at centers or at least 15 days online, depending on the request | Individualized, case-by-case arrangements; quiet rooms and screen readers are examples | 15 October 2026 |
| NVIDIA NCA-GENL | Support case with exam name/reservation code and required information | Language extra time requested before the exam; requests ask for an exam reservation code | Case-by-case extra-time request if native exam language unavailable; separate disability support-case request | 15 October 2026 |
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