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AIC offers three levels of professional certification, designed to match your career stage and governance responsibilities.

Associate AI Ethics Practitioner

AAEP

Entry-level certification for professionals entering the AI governance field. Covers fundamental algorithmic rights and basic AI risk identification.

Requirements

  • 1+ year in technology or compliance
  • No prior AI certification required
  • Pass AAEP examination (70% threshold)

Certification Details

Preparation Time: 4-6 months preparation
Exam Fee: $495
Valid: 3 years (renewal required)
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Certified AI Ethics Lead

CAEL

Professional certification for AI Ethics Leads, Responsible AI Managers, and AI Governance Officers. Aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 requirements.

Requirements

  • 3+ years in AI governance, ethics, or risk management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Pass CAEL examination (75% threshold)
  • Submit 2 case studies demonstrating applied governance

Certification Details

Preparation Time: 6-9 months preparation
Exam Fee: $1,295
Valid: 3 years (renewal required)

Senior AI Governance Specialist

SAIGS

Advanced certification for Chief AI Officers, VPs of AI Governance, and senior leaders. Requires demonstrated organizational impact and strategic governance implementation.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in senior AI governance or risk leadership
  • Current CAEL certification (or equivalent)
  • Pass SAIGS examination (80% threshold)
  • Present board-level governance case study
  • Peer review by two certified practitioners

Certification Details

Preparation Time: 12+ months preparation
Exam Fee: $2,495
Valid: 3 years (renewal required)

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