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AI Compliance (EU AI Act) Certification

Course Outline

The A4Q AI Compliance certification (Certified Professional for AI Compliance – EU AI Act) validates essential knowledge and practical competencies required to interpret, apply, and evidence compliance with the EU AI Act across the full AI system lifecycle. The certification confirms a comprehensive understanding of the Act’s core requirements, including risk-based classification, governance, documentation, transparency, and audit readiness - key capabilities for responsible and compliant AI deployment.

Certificate holders demonstrate their ability to classify AI systems by risk level, apply high-risk obligations, support FRIA processes, contribute to post-market monitoring, and align AI governance with ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, and relevant international frameworks. The certification also reflects an understanding of the global regulatory context influencing AI deployment in international environments.

AI Compliance (EU AI Act) Certification Benefits

  • Course Benefits

    For Individuals:

    • Gain an internationally recognized certification in AI compliance
    • Demonstrate understanding of AI compliance principles applicable across industries
    • Learn how to interpret and apply AI regulatory frameworks and standards
    • Build awareness of organizational processes and technology relevant to AI governance
    • Prepare to contribute to AI compliance initiatives within your team or organization

    For Organizations:

    • Equip teams with a shared understanding of AI compliance requirements
    • Support adherence to regulatory frameworks, including AI-specific compliance guidelines
    • Facilitate responsible adoption of AI technologies in line with organizational policies
    • Strengthen internal capabilities to manage AI governance and compliance without sole reliance on external consultants
    • Prepare staff to participate in AI risk management, audits, and policy implementation

    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites. The certification is accessible to both technical and non-technical professionals. A general interest in AI, governance, regulation, or digital transformation is helpful but not required.

EU AI Act Compliance Certification Course Outline

Learning Objectives

Module 1: Introduction to AI Compliance & the EU AI Act

  • What Is Artificial Intelligence in the Regulatory Context
  • Overview of the EU AI Act
  • Implementation Timeline (2024 – 2027)
  • Key Statement

Module 2: Risk-Based Approach & Classification

  • Fundamental Principle of the Risk-Based Approach
  • Annex III – Automatically High-Risk AI Systems
  • Criteria for Risk Classification
  • Obligations and Measures by Risk Level
  • Risk Dynamics and Re-Assessments
  • Risk-Based Prioritization of Measures

Model 3: Global and Sectoral Regulatory Landscape

  • Global AI Regulation: Status and Trends
  • Comparison: EU AI Act ↔ International Regulations
  • Sectoral AI Regulation and Interfaces
  • Harmonization and Strategies for Global AI Projects

Model 4: Prohibited AI Practices (Art. 5 EU AI Act)

  • Overview of Prohibited Practices
  • Legal and Fundamental Rights Basis
  • Exceptions under Article 5(2)–(3)
  • Practical Awareness Measures

Model 5: High-Risk AI Systems and Obligations (Arts. 6–51 EU AI Act)

  • Identification of High-Risk AI Systems
  • Core Obligations for High-Risk AI Systems
  • Implementation within Organizations
  • Documentation and Evidence Obligations (Audit Readiness)
  • Example – Applying High-Risk AI Obligations in Practice

Module 12: Risk Management and Quality Management Systems

  • Core Principles of AI Risk Management
  • The Risk Management Cycle According to ISO/IEC 23894 and the EU AI Act
  • Integration into Existing Management Systems
  • Documentation and Evidence Obligations
  • Governance, Roles, and Responsibilities
  • Importance of Integration for Compliance and Quality

Module 13: Conformity Assessment and CE Marking

  • Fundamentals of Conformity Assessment (Art. 43 EU AI Act)
  • Contents of the Technical Documentation (Articles 11 & Annex IV)
  • CE Marking Procedure (Article 49 EU AI Act)
  • Role of Notified Bodies
  • Registration in the EU Database for High-Risk AI Systems (Article 71)
  • Handling of Substantial Modifications (Article 43(4))
  • Link to Quality and Management Systems
  • Practical Example: Conformity Route of an HR Screening Tool

Module 14: Transparency Obligations for Limited-Risk Systems (Art. 52 EU AI Act)

  • Article 52 EU AI Act – Transparency Obligations
  • Application Areas and Labeling Obligations
  • Design Recommendations for Interfaces and Labeling
  • Organizational Implementation in Companies
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