Trust AI Academy · Level 2 · Professional Certification
Lead AI governance. Build trust. Demonstrate professional excellence.
The professional certification for AI governance, risk, compliance and assurance leaders. Validate your ability to design, implement, operate and assure AI governance programmes aligned to internationally recognised standards.
Artificial intelligence is transforming organisations faster than governance frameworks can keep pace. Boards, regulators, customers and procurement teams increasingly expect organisations to demonstrate that their AI systems are governed responsibly, proportionately and effectively.
The Trust AI Governance Professional (TAIGPro) certification is designed for professionals responsible for leading AI governance programmes, managing AI risks, implementing controls, preparing organisations for certification, and providing assurance that AI can be trusted. This is more than a training course. It is a professional credential that validates your ability to design, implement, operate and assure AI governance programmes aligned to internationally recognised standards and frameworks.
Why TAIGPro?
Most organisations are still asking the same questions: Who is accountable for AI? Who understands AI governance? Who can evidence compliance and assurance? Who can prepare us for AI certification? TAIGPro answers those questions.
Successful candidates demonstrate the competence required to lead AI governance initiatives and support organisations seeking Trust AI Essentials and Trust AI Essentials Plus certification.
Why now?
The demand for AI governance professionals is growing rapidly. Organisations face rising expectations from customers, regulators, boards, investors, procurement teams and supply chain partners.
Global frameworks are converging on a common expectation: demonstrable AI governance. These include the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, the OECD AI Principles and the UAE AI Charter. Professionals who can translate AI governance principles into operational controls are becoming highly sought after.
Who should attend?
TAIGPro is designed for professionals with responsibility for AI governance, risk, compliance, assurance or oversight activities. Ideal candidates include:
- Accountable Persons for AI
- Responsible AI Leads
- AI Governance Leads
- Chief AI Officers and Heads of AI
- AI Programme Directors
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Information Security Managers
- Data Protection Officers and Privacy Officers
- Compliance Managers
- Internal Auditors and Risk Managers
- Legal and Regulatory Professionals
- Procurement Leaders
- Vendor Risk Managers
- AI Governance Consultants
- Trust AI Certification Advisors
What makes TAIGPro different?
- Independent. Awarded by Trust AI Standards as an independent standards body and certification scheme owner.
- Standard based. Built directly on the Trust AI Standard v1.5 and aligned to internationally recognised AI governance frameworks.
- Practical. Real world case studies across banking, healthcare, recruitment, public sector, generative AI and critical infrastructure.
- Examined. Closed book examination plus a practical governance implementation project.
- Globally relevant. Designed for professionals operating across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
- Pathway to assessor. The recognised prerequisite for progression to Trust AI Essentials Assessor (TAIEA) and Trust AI Essentials Plus Assessor (TAIEPA).
What you will learn
By the end of the programme you will be able to:
- Lead AI governance programmes. Establish governance structures, accountability models and oversight mechanisms.
- Classify AI risks. Apply the Trust AI Risk Tier Model and determine appropriate governance requirements.
- Manage AI risks. Identify, assess, mitigate and monitor AI related risks.
- Implement governance controls. Deploy practical controls across all 13 Trust AI Domains.
- Prepare organisations for certification. Support Trust AI Essentials and Trust AI Essentials Plus certification readiness.
- Evaluate AI compliance. Understand regulatory obligations and governance expectations across jurisdictions.
- Build trustworthy AI. Develop practical governance programmes that support responsible AI adoption.
The 13 Trust AI Governance Domains
The programme covers all 13 domains of the Trust AI Standard.
- Domain 1. AI Governance, Ethics and Accountability
- Domain 2. AI System Inventory and Risk Classification
- Domain 3. AI Risk Assessment and Impact Evaluation
- Domain 4. Legal, Regulatory and Contractual Compliance
- Domain 5. Data Governance and Privacy Protection
- Domain 6. Fairness and Bias Mitigation
- Domain 7. Transparency, Explainability and Disclosure
- Domain 8. Human Oversight and Intervention
- Domain 9. Security and Technical Safeguards
- Domain 10. Robustness, Validation and Performance Monitoring
- Domain 11. AI Supply Chain and Third Party Dependencies
- Domain 12. AI Incident Management and Harm Response
- Domain 13. Operational Resilience and Continuity
Programme overview
Entry requirements
Candidates should:
- Hold the Trust AI Governance Practitioner (TAIGP) certification, or pass an equivalence assessment
- Have a minimum of two years professional experience in governance, risk, compliance, audit, privacy, security, legal or a related discipline
- Demonstrate proficiency in English
- Complete the pre-course reading pack
Examination and certification
Written examination
- 100 questions
- Closed book
- 150 minutes
- Scenario based assessment
- Proctored examination
AI governance implementation project
Candidates complete a practical governance implementation project based on a realistic organisational scenario.
On success you are awarded
- Trust AI Governance Professional certificate
- TAIGPro post nominal designation
- Registry listing
- Digital credential badge
- Professional recognition
Career progression pathway
TAIGPro sits at Level 2 of the Trust AI Governance profession and is the gateway to the assessor qualifications.
Step 1
Trust AI Governance Practitioner (TAIGP)
Foundation certification.
Step 2
Trust AI Governance Professional (TAIGPro)
Professional certification.
Step 3
Trust AI Essentials Assessor (TAIEA)
Authorised assessor qualification.
Step 4
Trust AI Essentials Plus Assessor (TAIEPA)
Advanced assessor qualification.
Why employers value TAIGPro
TAIGPro certified professionals demonstrate the ability to:
- Lead AI governance programmes
- Manage AI risks
- Support regulatory compliance
- Prepare organisations for certification
- Provide governance assurance
- Implement trustworthy AI controls
Employers gain confidence that certified individuals possess practical AI governance competence aligned to recognised international frameworks.
Investment
USD $1,995 / GBP £1795
Standard fee, per candidate. The fee includes:
- Five days instructor led training
- Trust AI Standard access pack
- Course workbook and case study library
- Examination
- Governance implementation project marking
- Official TAIGPro certificate
Frequently asked questions
Is TAIGPro internationally recognised?
TAIGPro aligns with leading AI governance and assurance frameworks, including the EU AI Act, the OECD AI Principles, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO/IEC 42001.
Do I need a technical background?
No. TAIGPro is a governance, risk and assurance qualification designed for both technical and non-technical professionals.
Do I need TAIGP before TAIGPro?
You should hold the Trust AI Governance Practitioner (TAIGP) certification, or pass an equivalence assessment, along with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Is TAIGPro required before becoming an assessor?
Yes. TAIGPro is the recognised prerequisite for the Trust AI assessor qualifications (TAIEA and TAIEPA).
The future needs AI governance leaders
Move beyond theory and build practical, trustworthy AI governance programmes. Demonstrate your expertise, lead with confidence, and earn a globally relevant professional credential.