In this certification, you will learn how to use artificial intelligence strategically, securely, and in compliance with regulations in your companyβgoing beyond a mere understanding of the technology. You will learn how to create a stable governance foundation, promote innovation, and at the same time manage the risks of autonomous systems. You will also receive official certification of your professional qualification in working with AI systems in accordance with the EU AI Act (Chapter 1, Article 4).
After completing this certification, you will be able to:
Develop and implement strategic AI governance frameworks. You will design a foundation for managing AI projects, implement the regulatory requirements of the EU AI Act, and plan the necessary compliance measures as proof of conformity.
Establish ethical guidelines as a quality feature. You will analyze complex ethical issues and formulate concrete, practical guidelines to ensure the fairness, transparency, and auditability of your AI systems.
Control AI risk management and the model lifecycle. You proactively identify and assess risks and ensure the secure, continuous operation (ModelOps) and maintenance of AI models.
Develop data-driven AI strategies and shape change. You will design a company-wide AI strategy aligned with business objectives and develop change management measures to promote acceptance and cross-departmental collaboration.
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.
Become a trusted AI officer. In this class, you will learn the strategic and practical methods for implementing AI governance and leveraging compliance with the EU AI Act as a strategic competitive advantage.

Certification as a Certified AI Officer includes levels 1 and 2 of the three-level certification as an AI Manager. The module Leading with AI can also be taken individually at many of our education partners in order to achieve the next level of certification as an AI Manager. Certification as an AI Officer already includes certification as an AI Assistant.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 40 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 Officer certificate, you must successfully complete 3 practice-oriented project assignments and 2 automated online tests. Our globally recognized certificate opens new doors and improves your career opportunities.
3 practical examination tasks
2 automated online tests
Valid for a lifetime
The skills acquired in this certification are needed in all web professions today.
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