AI Foundations (AIF) Certification Course

Essential Understanding of Artificial Intelligence
The AI Foundations (AIF) Certification Course is a comprehensive, instructor-led training program designed to provide professionals across sectors with the foundational knowledge needed to confidently navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Tailored for those in governance, risk, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, and anyone curious about AI’s impact on their work, the course enables participants to develop a critical understanding of AI systems and their implications for business, policy, and ethical oversight.Over two days of live instruction, participants will engage with expert-led sessions, practical case examples, and group discussions covering:

• Core AI concepts, terminology, and categories, including machine learning, neural networks, large language models, and generative AI
• The AI lifecycle: from data acquisition and model training to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Governance structures and mechanisms for oversight, assurance, and transparency across the AI lifecycle
• Risk domains: addressing bias, fairness, explainability, accountability, data privacy, and model drift
• Principles of ethical AI and responsible innovation
• Overview of key global standards and regulatory frameworks (including EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001)
• Role-specific guidance for executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and IT/security teams in aligning AI initiatives with organizational values and strategic goals

Course Format and Certification

• Duration: 2 days (10 hours total)
• Delivery: Live online instruction with real-time interaction
• Final Exam: Optional 120-minute multiple-choice exam with 100 questions (taken online, on-demand after course)
• Passing Score: 80% or higher
• Certification: Participants who choose to take and pass the exam will earn the AIFC (AI Foundations Certification) diploma and may use the designation “AIFC” professionally
• CPE Credits: 10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits awarded with a signed diploma upon course completion (regardless of exam)

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

• Board members and senior executives
• Risk, audit, and compliance professionals
• Legal and policy advisors
• IT and information security professionals
• Project leaders and non-technical stakeholders
• Curious professionals seeking structured AI knowledge

No technical or coding background is required.What You Will Gain

• A working understanding of how AI technologies operate and evolve
• Tools to engage confidently with technical teams and vendors
• Awareness of ethical, regulatory, and operational risks
• A globally recognized certification in foundational AI literacy (optional exam required)

Next Steps
After completing the course, participants may schedule their optional certification exam at their convenience through the AI Risk Institute’s online platform. Those who pass will receive a digital certificate and official diploma recognizing their AIFC designation.Register now to secure your place in this essential foundational training for AI governance and oversight professionals.