Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™)

Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™)
Course Duration: 3 days, 9am-5pm
The Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) course at Sapience is an intensive, instructor-led program designed to equip experienced IT risk professionals with the specialised skills to govern, assess, and manage AI risk across the enterprise. As the newest AI-focused certification from ISACA®, this course goes beyond foundational knowledge to address the unique challenges AI introduces to risk management.
Building on the expertise of CRISC®, CISA®, CISM®, CGEIT®, CDPSE®, CISSP®, and other qualified credential holders, the program empowers risk professionals with the skills to evaluate AI-related vulnerabilities, assess opportunities and impacts, and navigate the full AI risk lifecycle within an enterprise.
The course is structured to align with the AAIR job practice, featuring a variety of knowledge checks, case studies, activities, and discussions. This ensures you can apply complex AI risk concepts to real-life business scenarios, preparing you to lead AI risk governance, assessment, and management activities in an AI-driven environment.
The AAIR Course comprises three primary domains, covering the following areas:
- Domain 1: AI Governance and Risk (33%)
- AI Models, Considerations, and Requirements
- AI Governance and Program Management
- AI Risk Management
- Privacy and Data Governance Programs
- Leading Practices, Ethics, Regulations, and Standards for AI
- Domain 2: AI Operations (46%)
- Data Management Specific to AI
- AI Solution Development Methodologies and Lifecycle
- Change Management Specific To AI
- Supervision Of AI Solutions
- Testing Techniques For AI Solutions
- Threats And Vulnerabilities Specific To AI
- Incident Response Management Specific To AI
- Domain 3: AI Risk Tools and Techniques (21%)
- AI Risk Identification and Assessment
- AI Risk Response Strategies
- AI Risk Communication and Reporting
- AI Risk Quantification and Metrics
- AI Risk Program Management
By completing this course, the following learning outcomes will be achieved:
Identify and assess AI-related risks within an organisation, evaluating vulnerabilities, model drift, algorithmic bias, and governance gaps in alignment with the organisation’s risk appetite and strategic objectives.
Evaluate AI risk throughout the full AI lifecycle and recommend effective risk response strategies to address AI-specific threats, opportunities, and compliance obligations.
Develop and manage an enterprise AI risk program, collaborating across functions to ensure comprehensive communication, oversight, and continuous improvement of AI risk controls.
The Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) course is specifically designed for experienced IT risk professionals looking to expand their risk capabilities into the specialised domain of AI, ensuring robust governance, assessment, and management of AI-related risks across the enterprise.
Ideal Candidates Include:
Active Credential Holders: Active CRISC®, CISA®, CISM®, CGEIT®, CDPSE®, CISSP®, or other qualifying ISACA credential holders (25 qualifying certifications accepted) who possess a foundational certification in IT risk, audit, security, or governance, indicating a strong understanding of risk management principles.
Experienced Risk Professionals: Individuals with established, proven experience in managing information technology risk or providing IT risk-related advisory services.
Aspiring AI Risk Leaders: Professionals who already have some degree of familiarity or direct involvement with AI systems in a risk, governance, compliance, or advisory capacity.
Pre-course Reading Materials
There are no pre-course reading materials needed for this course, although candidates are encouraged to review the AAIR Review Manual prior to attending the course.
Candidates who successfully completed the course and pass the exam will be allowed to apply for formal AAIR accreditation from ISACA.
About the examination:
- Complex Multiple Choice Questions.
- 90 questions.
- 2.5 hours duration.
- Scaled Score between 200 to 800 Marks.
- 450 Marks required to pass.
Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting:
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting.
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Complimentary refresher
Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish(1-year validity and subject to approval)
Post Course Advisory Support
Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material
E-learning Portal Access
1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including:
- E-books available for download
- Official sample exam
- Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations
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