A sound understanding of artificial intelligence is the key competence required to help shape the transformation of your own working environment in a safe and responsible manner. This certification provides you with the knowledge you need to take advantage of the opportunities offered by AI while effectively minimizing the associated risks.Β It also serves as proof of professional qualification in dealing with AI systems, as explicitly required by the EU AI Act in Chapter 1, Article 4.
Upon completion of this certification, you will be able to:
develop a sound understanding of the basics and types of AI in order to assess its potential and limitations in everyday professional life
understand the essential requirements of the EU AI Act, in particular the risk-based approach and the need for human oversight
Identify and assess fundamental legal and ethical risks in AI use, including discrimination, transparency issues, and copyright infringement
apply a checklist for the safe use of AI, understand your own role as a critical user, and actively contribute to the responsible use of AI systems within your company
The following modules of the WPI curriculum are required for this certification:
Acquire crucial AI expertise. In this module, you will learn how to assess potential and risks and how to confidently apply the legal requirements of the EU AI Act, data protection, and copyright law.

Certification as an AI Assistant is the first level in the three-level certification process to become an AI Manager. It is mandatory for the two subsequent certifications.Β
The modules Β Governing AI and Leading with AI can also be taken individually at many of our education partners in order to achieve the next level of certification.Β Β
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Certified AI Assistant Modules
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All employees, users, and specialists who want to use AI tools in their everyday work in a legally compliant manner |
Effective use of AI tools for tasks such as research, text creation, data summarization, and image generation |
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Certified AI Officer Modules:Β
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Specialists and managers with control functions, e.g., from IT security, legal, compliance, or data protection |
Ensure the secure, ethical, and legally compliant use of artificial intelligence throughout the company |
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Certified AI Manager Modules:Β
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Strategic decision-makers, managing directors, division managers, business development managers |
Developing a holistic AI strategy for organizations/companies and successfully leading the organization through change |
The total duration of this course is approximately 20 hours and includes both the learning process and the final exam.
The value given is an average calculated by the Web Professional Institute (WPI). The actual workload in a course may differ from the average value given here, as the learning environment and methods vary among our training partners and each person learns differently.
The duration of the course depends on the weekly study time. You can use the slider to find out how long the course lasts.
To obtain the WPI Certified AI Assistant certificate, you must successfully complete 1 practice-oriented project tasks and 1 automated online tests. Our globally recognized certificate opens new doors and improves your career opportunities.
1 practical examination tasks
1 automated online tests
Valid for a lifetime
The skills acquired in this certification are needed in all web professions today.Β
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β Theory and practice combined: Learn effectively with interactive exercises and real-world case studies.
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Good to know: The WPI (Web Professional Institute) does not offer courses or exams itself, but authorizes training partners worldwide to conduct and offer the courses and certifications we have developed.
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