ISACA · AI governance and risk · Advanced · Global
Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR)
An ISACA certification on AI risk, open to holders of a qualifying designation with IT risk or advisory experience. It sits alongside AAIA for people who assess rather than audit AI.
- Who it is for
- Experienced IT risk professionals who work cross-functionally on AI risk.
- Prerequisites
- A qualifying designation such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or CDPSE, or a listed global designation (for example CRMP, CIA, CISSP, US CPA), plus proven experience in IT risk or advisory roles. Apply within five years of passing the exam.
- Format
- Computer-based at PSI test centres or remotely proctored (test centre required in India, Mainland China and Hong Kong). Eligibility lasts six months from registration. Number of questions, duration and pass mark are not stated.
- Cost
- Exam US$459 (member) or US$599 (non-member); US$50 application processing fee.
- Renewal
- Holders must adhere to ISACA's CPE Policy; hours are not stated on the page.
What it covers
- AI Enterprise Governance
- AI Life Cycle Risk Management
- AI Risk Program Management
Included because it is the risk-side companion to AAIA, not an audit credential.
Practise the skills
Practice only: PlayCISO does not award or accredit this credential.
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