AI Compliance (EU AI Act) Certification

Course 1289

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate

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.

EU AI Act Compliance Certification Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

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EU AI Act Compliance Certification Course Information

Course Benefits

For Individuals:

  • Gain an internationally recognised 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 organisational processes and technology relevant to AI governance
  • Prepare to contribute to AI compliance initiatives within your team or organisation

For Organisations:

  • 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 organisational 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

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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EU AI Act Compliance Certification FAQs

  • AI Compliance Officers, legal specialists, and DPOs working with the EU AI Act.
  • Risk, audit, and governance professionals responsible for AI controls and assurance.
  • Product owners, project managers, and architects working on regulated or high-risk AI systems.
  • Procurement and vendor-management teams evaluating AI solutions and providers.
  • Public-sector leaders and policy owners involved in AI-supported decision-making and FRIA processes.
  • ESG, CSR, and digital transformation leaders embedding responsible and trustworthy AI.

The certification exam is based on 16 exam-relevant chapters, covering all fundamental EU AI Act concepts, from introductory compliance principles through high-risk requirements, GPAI obligations, transparency duties, CE-related documentation, harmonised standards, and global interfaces.

  • 40 multiple-choice questions
  • 60 minutes (plus 15 minutes for non-native speakers)
  • Pass mark: 65 percent (26 correct answers)
  • Based on the exam-relevant syllabus chapters (1–16)