Develop the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the EU regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and establish effective AI governance. The course provides a structured approach to the EU AI Act, AI risk management, data governance and compliance throughout the AI life cycle.
Artificial intelligence creates significant opportunities for organisations, but it also introduces ethical, regulatory and operational considerations. Organisations operating in the European market need to understand how the EU AI Act applies to their AI systems and what responsibilities arise depending on their role and the level of risk associated with the system.
The Certified EU AI Governance Professional training course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish AI governance, manage AI-related risks and address regulatory requirements throughout the AI life cycle. The course covers the EU AI Act as well as relevant requirements from the EU Data Act concerning data access, use and sharing.
The training combines theory with scenario-based exercises, discussions and multiple-choice quizzes. The quizzes are structured similarly to the certification exam to help participants prepare for the examination.
Learning objectivesBy the end of the training course, participants will be able to:
Who should attend?The course is intended for:
PrerequisitesParticipants should have a fundamental understanding of AI or digital technologies.
Experience in managing, deploying or overseeing AI systems or AI-enabled processes is beneficial but not required. A basic understanding of business or data-driven processes and familiarity with regulatory or compliance concepts such as GDPR may also help participants engage with the course content.
The first day introduces the foundations of the EU AI Act and focuses on its applicability and the classification of AI systems according to risk.
The second day focuses on AI governance, general-purpose AI (GPAI) and the management of risks associated with AI systems.
The third day covers documentation, human oversight and the requirements involved in formalising AI compliance.
The fourth day continues with the formalisation of governance and compliance requirements.
The final day is dedicated to the certification exam.
The “PECB Certified EU AI Governance Professional” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: EU AI governance foundations and regulatory context
Domain 2: Applicability, scope, and role determination
Domain 3: Organizational governance and compliance planning
Domain 4: Risk management, data governance, and security controls
Domain 5: Documentation, transparency, and compliance formalization
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Exam Rules and Policies.
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for EU AI Governance Professional are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | AI governance project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified Provisional EU AI Governance Professional | PECB Certified EU AI Governance Professional or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified EU AI Governance Professional | Five years: Two years of AI governance experience | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The EU AI Governance activities should follow best practices and include the following:
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
Duration: 5 days
Price: 27 900 NOK
Language: English
Format: Classroom, virtual classroom, or in-house delivery.
Hva lærer jeg på Certified EU AI Governance Professional?
Du lærer hvordan EU AI Act påvirker virksomheters utvikling, bruk og styring av AI. Kurset dekker blant annet governance, risikoklassifisering, ansvar, risikostyring, datastyring, dokumentasjon, transparens, menneskelig kontroll og compliance gjennom hele AI-livssyklusen.
Hvem passer kurset for?
Kurset passer blant annet for personer som arbeider med AI governance, compliance, IT, sikkerhet, personvern, juridiske problemstillinger, AI-utvikling, databehandling, risikostyring eller ledelse av AI-initiativer.
Hvilke forkunnskaper trenger jeg?
Du bør ha en grunnleggende forståelse av AI eller digitale teknologier. Erfaring med AI-systemer er en fordel, men ikke et krav. Kjennskap til regulatoriske krav som GDPR kan også være nyttig.
Tar kurset for seg EU AI Act?
Ja. EU AI Act står sentralt i kurset. Du lærer blant annet om regelverkets formål, omfang, risikobaserte tilnærming, roller og krav til governance og compliance.
Dekker kurset også EU Data Act?
Ja. Kurset tar for seg relevante EU Data Act-krav knyttet til tilgang til, bruk og deling av data.
Hvordan er undervisningen lagt opp?
Kurset kombinerer undervisning med scenario-baserte øvelser, diskusjoner og flervalgsoppgaver. Oppgavene er også utformet for å forberede deltakerne på sertifiseringseksamen.
Når gjennomføres eksamen?
Dag fem i kurset er satt av til sertifiseringseksamen. PECB viser til sin egen eksamensoversikt for informasjon om eksamensformat, tilgjengelige språk og øvrige eksamensdetaljer. Se link under sertifisering.
Hva skjer hvis jeg ikke består første eksamensforsøk?
For kandidater som gjennomfører kurset gjennom en PECB Partner er ett nytt eksamensforsøk inkludert. Det må gjennomføres innen 12 måneder etter fullført instruktørledet kurs.
Hvilken sertifisering kan jeg få?
Etter bestått eksamen kan du søke om PECB Certified Provisional EU AI Governance Professional eller PECB Certified EU AI Governance Professional. Hvilken sertifisering du kvalifiserer til avhenger av relevant arbeidserfaring. Se skjema under sertifisering.
