Artificial Intelligence Foundations Course

AI Foundations Certification (AIFC) course

This course is designed for professionals seeking a foundational understanding of AI in organizational contexts. It is ideal for those working in governance, risk, compliance, audit, security, or strategic roles who want to grasp the basics of AI systems.

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The course includes: 

Video Lectures

Video lectures by our expert trainers.

Course Materials

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Slide Pack

Course slides for your revision.

Focus Flashcards

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Instructor Support

Instructor Q&A and support to help you succeed.

Certificate of Completion

Courses include a diploma, for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits valid at most professional institutions.

What I will learn?

  • Participants will engage with expert-led sessions, practical case examples, and group discussions covering:
  • Core AI concepts, terminology, and categories, including machine learning, neural networks, large language models, and generative AI
  • The AI lifecycle: from data acquisition and model training to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
  • Governance structures and mechanisms for oversight, assurance, and transparency across the AI lifecycle
  • Risk domains: addressing bias, fairness, explainability, accountability, data privacy, and model drift
  • Principles of ethical AI and responsible innovation
  • Overview of key global standards and regulatory frameworks (including EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001)
  • Role-specific guidance for executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and IT/security teams in aligning AI initiatives with organizational values and strategic goals.
Who is the training suited for?

This training is for professionals who want to understand how AI is applied and governed within organizations. Whether you’re in governance, risk, compliance, audit, security, or strategic leadership, the content is tailored to give you practical, relevant insights.

If you finish the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the course.

This certificate can be used for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for most internationally recognized professional institutions.

No. All participants who attend a full course will receive a signed diploma and CPE credits (1 per hour of course). 

Professionals from all sectors, including governance, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, and those simply curious about AI’s implications in their work, will benefit from this foundational training.

No technical or coding knowledge is required. The course is designed for non-technical professionals seeking structured, practical understanding of AI.

Course Curriculum

Fundamental Concepts in Artificial Intelligence
Know the fundamental concepts of AI.

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
    02:29
  • Course Agenda
    02:03
  • AI Risks
    11:23
  • The Basics of AI
    10:22
  • Types of AI Systems
    15:36
  • Classification of AI According to the EU AI Act
    10:21
  • Ethical Principles of AI
    07:46

Planning and Implementation of an AI Management System
Learn about how to put in place an AI Management System like ISO 42001

Using AI for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Learn about how to use AI as a GRC professional.

Artificial Intelligence Foundations Course
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Requirements

  • No prerequisite knowledge is required.

Target Audience

  • Anyone interested in learning and using AI in their careers
  • AI Managers
  • Risk managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • IT Security Officers
  • Management
  • Auditors

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