Validate Your Expertise. Advance Your Career.

Demonstrate your competency in responsible AI with our globally recognized, evidence-based certifications. Whether you are starting your journey or are a seasoned leader, our three-level pathway validates your skills and positions you as a leader in the field.

A Certification for Every Stage of Your Career

The ETHOS Individual Certification Programme is designed to recognize and validate your expertise, regardless of how you acquired it. We offer a clear progression from foundational literacy to strategic leadership, with two distinct pathways to certification at each level: a comprehensive Training Pathway for those who wish to learn with us, and an Accelerated Pathway for experienced professionals who can demonstrate their existing competency.

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Choose Your Level

Foundation, Practitioner, or Expert

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Select Your Pathway

Training or Accelerated validation

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Get Certified

Receive your globally recognized credential

The Three Levels of Individual Certification

Level 1: Foundation

ETHOS Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP)

Who It's For

All professionals new to AI governance, including those in risk, compliance, legal, IT, and data roles who need to understand the fundamentals of responsible AI.

Focus

Foundational AI governance literacy

Competencies Validated

  • Understanding of fundamental AI concepts and the AI lifecycle
  • Ability to identify key ethical risks and societal impacts of AI
  • Knowledge of the ETHOS Bridge Framework and other major global models
  • Awareness of the international AI regulatory landscape

Pathways to Certification

Training Pathway

Complete the 2-day AI Governance Foundation course and pass the exam.

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Accelerated Pathway

Complete the half-day AIGP Validation Course and pass the exam (requires 1+ years of related experience).

Level 2: Practitioner

ETHOS Certified AI Governance Practitioner (AIG-P)

Who It's For

Managers, implementers, and hands-on professionals responsible for building and managing AI governance programs.

Focus

Practical implementation skills

Competencies Validated

  • Practical application of the Bridge Framework to real-world scenarios
  • Ability to conduct AI risk and impact assessments
  • Skills in developing AI governance policies and procedures
  • Competency in designing and managing AI governance structures

Pathways to Certification

Training Pathway

Complete the 5-day AI Governance Practitioner course and pass the assessments.

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Accelerated Pathway

Complete the half-day AIG-P Validation Course and pass the case study assessment (requires AIGP cert + 3+ years experience).

Level 3: Expert

ETHOS Certified AI Governance Expert (AIG-E)

Who It's For

Senior leaders, consultants, and experienced professionals responsible for enterprise-wide AI strategy and board-level advisory.

Focus

Strategic governance design and leadership

Competencies Validated

  • Ability to design and lead enterprise-wide AI governance strategy
  • Expertise in aligning AI governance with business objectives and ESG goals
  • Mastery of leading organizational change for responsible AI
  • Capability to advise boards and C-suite on strategic AI matters

Pathways to Certification

Training Pathway

Complete the 10-day Strategic AI Governance course and pass the assessments.

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Accelerated Pathway

Submit a portfolio of work and pass a peer-review interview (requires AIG-P cert + 7+ years experience).

Compare Your Options

Find Your Perfect Pathway

FeatureFoundation (AIGP)Practitioner (AIG-P)Expert (AIG-E)
FocusLiteracyImplementationStrategy
Target AudienceAll ProfessionalsManagers & ImplementersSenior Leaders
Accelerated Prereq.1+ years experienceAIGP + 3+ years exp.AIG-P + 7+ years exp.
AssessmentMultiple-Choice ExamCase StudyPortfolio & Interview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Training and Accelerated pathways?

The Training Pathway is a comprehensive learning experience for those new to a topic. The Accelerated Pathway is a fast-tracked validation process for experienced professionals to prove their existing knowledge without undergoing full training.

How long is the certification valid for?

All ETHOS certifications are valid for one year and must be renewed annually to remain active.

What is required for renewal?

Annual renewal requires renewal and an attestation that you are still actively practicing or involved in the field of AI governance.

Are there discounts available?

Yes, as a charity, we offer scholarships and discounts for individuals from developing countries, non-profits, and academic institutions. Please contact us for more information.

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