AI Governance for Executives

Overview

This executive-level course equips senior leaders with the precise knowledge and tools required to fulfil EU AI Act governance obligations. Participants will learn how to establish an effective enterprise-wide AI governance framework that drives business value while protecting fundamental rights and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What You Will Learn

• Establish and direct the AI governance system (EDM01-05)
• Define AI risk appetite and approve residual risk
• Allocate resources for Quality Management System (QMS) and Risk Management System (RMS) implementation (prEN 18286 Clause 7.1)
• Engage effectively with notified bodies and market surveillance authorities
• Chair management reviews of the AI QMS
• Approve AI strategy and implementation roadmaps

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for C-suite executives, board members, Heads of AI, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior leaders with strategic responsibility for AI systems and digital transformation.

Course Format

AI Assurance E-Learning Platform - Self-paced online, with detailed, executive-focused content.

Key Benefits

• Ability to provide informed strategic direction on AI governance
• Clear understanding of executive obligations under the EU AI Act
• Practical frameworks for risk appetite definition and resource allocation
• Confidence in leading management reviews and stakeholder engagement

Body of Knowledge - Mapped to Standards and Regulations

• Executive AI Governance Framework (EDM01-05, EU AI Act Articles 1, 9, 17, COBIT 2019 EDM01-05)
• AI Risk Appetite & Resource Allocation (prEN 18228 Clause 5, prEN 18286 Clause 7.1-7.2)
• Management Review & Stakeholder Engagement (prEN 18286 Clause 9.3, EU AI Act Article 43)
• Strategy & Roadmap Approval (COBIT APO02, SFIA STRT Level 7)
• Executive Decision Scenarios (high-risk deployment case studies, EU AI Act Annex III, prEN 18228 Clause 6)

Key Takeaways

• Understanding of the Executive role and responsibilities in AI Governance
• Core knowledge and leadership skills for strategic AI oversight
• Clarity on risk, control, and compliance responsibilities at board/senior level
• Awareness of key duties and performance indicators for the role

Pre-requisites

Executive responsibility for AI systems.

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.