System Tester / Validation Engineer

Overview

This comprehensive training prepares independent testers and validation engineers to perform thorough validation of high-risk AI systems in accordance with EU AI Act Annex IV sec.6 requirements.

What You Will Learn

• Plan and execute acceptance testing for high-risk AI systems
• Perform adversarial, fairness, and robustness testing
• Produce detailed validation reports for conformity assessment
• Compile test evidence suitable for notified body submission

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for System Testers, Validation Engineers, QA Engineers, Independent Test Specialists, and technical professionals responsible for verifying and validating high-risk AI systems.

Course Format

AI Assurance E-Learning Platform - Self-paced online. Detailed.

Key Benefits

• Ability to conduct independent and regulator-ready validation testing
• Practical skills in adversarial, robustness, and fairness testing
• Structured approach to test planning, execution, and reporting
• Confidence in producing evidence for conformity assessments

Body of Knowledge - Mapped to Standards and Regulations

• Validation Requirements (Annex IV sec.6 requirements, test coverage criteria, EU AI Act Annex IV sec.6)
• Test Planning & Design (test strategy, test cases, test data, prEN 18286 Clause 9)
• Adversarial & Robustness Testing (prompt injection, data poisoning tests, prEN 18228 Clause 6.4)
• Fairness & Bias Testing (statistical fairness metrics, EU AI Act Article 10)
• Reporting & Evidence (validation report format, traceability matrix, prEN 18286 Clause 9)

Key Takeaways

• Understanding of the System Tester / Validation Engineer role and responsibilities
• Core knowledge and practical skills in AI system validation
• Clarity on risk and control responsibilities
• Awareness of key duties and performance indicators for the role

Certificate

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