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Which AI Certification Is Right for Your Role?

Discover PECB training pathways aligned with your responsibilities in AI governance, risk management, auditing, security and technical AI. Compare certifications by professional role, knowledge area and career goals.

Find Your AI Certification by Role

Different AI responsibilities require different competencies. Explore PECB training courses aligned with your professional role and career goals.

AI Governance

Implement and improve an AI management system.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
Lead AI Risk Manager

AI Risk Management

Identify, assess and manage AI-related risks.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
Lead AI Risk Manager

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Audit & Assurance

Audit AI management systems and assess conformity.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Business Leadership

Lead AI adoption and business transformation.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
CAIM

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation

AI Engineering

Understand and apply AI technologies.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
CAIP

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
CAISP

EU Regulatory Compliance

Address EU AI regulatory responsibilities.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
EU AI Governance Professional

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

AI Security

Protect AI models, applications and supporting infrastructure.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
CAISP

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
Lead AI Risk Manager

AI Governance Fundamentals

Understand AI management-system principles.

PRIMARY CERTIFICATION
ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation

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COMPLEMENTARY LEARNING
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Compare AI Certifications by Knowledge Area

Explore how PECB AI certifications address different knowledge areas, from AI management systems and risk management to auditing, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and technical AI.

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These learning areas often overlap, but each certification has a distinct professional focus.

Knowledge area: Establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001.

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Primary certification: ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

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Complementary learning: ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation and Lead AI Risk Manager

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Professional application: AI governance, organisational policies, responsibilities, AI risk management integration and management-system improvement.

Knowledge area: Planning, conducting and reporting audits of AI management systems, including evaluation of conformity and audit findings.

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Primary certification: ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

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Complementary learning: ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Knowledge area: Identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risks associated with AI systems throughout their lifecycle.

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Primary certification: Lead AI Risk Manager

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Complementary learning: ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Knowledge area: AI-related cyber threats, security controls, adversarial attacks, protection of models and data, and AI security operations.

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Primary certification: Certified Artificial Intelligence Security Professional (CAISP)

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Complementary learning: Lead AI Risk Manager

Knowledge area: AI concepts, machine learning, deep learning, data analysis and practical applications of AI technologies.

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Primary certification: Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)

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Complementary learning: CAISP

Knowledge area: AI strategy, management, business decision-making, analytics, automation and organisational adoption.

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Primary certification: Certified Artificial Intelligence Manager (CAIM)

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Complementary learning: ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation

Knowledge area: EU AI Act requirements, applicability, operator obligations, governance, compliance documentation and organisational accountability.

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Primary certification: EU AI Governance Professional

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Complementary learning: ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

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