Prepare your school for the AI revolution with Europe's first comprehensive certification programme for school and college leaders.
AI tools will transform how we teach, learn, and manage schools. With the EU AI Act now in force, schools and colleges across Europe face new compliance requirements and potential risks. Is your school prepared?
The Certified AI Governance Officer in Education programme equips you with the expertise to navigate the complex intersection of AI, education, and regulation. In just 10 weeks, you'll develop the skills to implement a robust AI governance framework that ensures compliance, protects your students, and unlocks the potential of AI technologies.
What You'll Learn
Our comprehensive curriculum covers:
AI Risk Assessment & Compliance: Master the EU AI Act requirements for educational settings
Policy Development: Create effective AI governance policies tailored to your institution
Data Protection: Implement enhanced safeguards for student data and vulnerable learners
Ethical AI Implementation: Evaluate and select appropriate AI systems for educational use
Incident Response: Develop protocols for addressing AI-related issues
Stakeholder Communication: Build trust through transparent AI governance
Programme Features
Self-paced learning modules covering every aspect of AI Governance.
Weekly interactive webinars with AI governance specialists
Customisable resources you can implement immediately
Collaborate with fellow education professionals
Monthly updates on regulatory changes and emerging practices
Don't leave your school vulnerable to compliance issues or miss the transformative potential of AI. Become a Certified AI Governance Officer and lead your institution confidently into the future of education.
Next cohort starts August 5th, 2025 – Limited spaces available
By the end of this module, you will:
Have a comprehensive understanding of the AI in education landscape
Be able to identify the risk categories as outlined in the EU AI Act
Recognise the different types of AI systems commonly used in schools
Understand the key components of the AI lifecycle in educational settings
You will be able to:
Lead an audit of AI tools in your setting using our provided AI Inventory Template
Classify existing AI systems according to EU AI Act risk categories
Document AI system purposes and intended educational outcomes
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the structure of an effective AI governance framework for educational institutions
Know how to integrate AI principles into existing school policies
Be able to identify ethical issues specific to AI use with children and young people
Recognise bias risks in AI educational tools and mitigation strategies
You will be able to:
Draft an AI governance policy for your educational setting
Define clear roles and responsibilities for AI oversight
Create an ethical framework for AI use specific to your institution
Set up a governance committee structure with appropriate stakeholder representation
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the specific requirements for processing children's data under GDPR and the EU AI Act
Know how to implement enhanced protections for vulnerable learners
Be able to navigate multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements
Recognise the unique privacy concerns in educational AI applications
You will be able to:
Conduct a child-specific Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
Implement appropriate technical and organisational measures for data protection
Create lawful basis documentation for AI systems processing student data
Develop age-appropriate privacy notices and consent mechanisms
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the methodology for AI risk assessment in educational contexts
Know how to identify and categorise AI-specific risks to learners
Be able to develop targeted mitigation strategies for identified risks
Recognise when to escalate high-risk AI applications for external assessment
You will be able to:
Conduct a comprehensive AI risk assessment using structured methodologies
Create a risk register specific to AI applications in your setting
Develop and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks
Establish incident response protocols for AI-related issues
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand how to evaluate AI products for educational use
Know what technical documentation to request from vendors
Be able to conduct due diligence on AI providers
Recognise red flags in AI product claims and marketing
You will be able to:
Create procurement guidelines for AI systems
Develop evaluation criteria aligned with the EU AI Act
Conduct effective vendor assessments
Draft contractual requirements for AI providers
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the transparency requirements under the EU AI Act
Know how to effectively communicate about AI use to different stakeholders
Be able to create clear documentation about AI systems for various audiences
Recognise effective strategies for building trust around AI use
You will be able to:
Develop transparency notices for different AI applications
Create communication plans for staff, students, and parents
Design informational materials explaining AI use in your setting
Facilitate stakeholder dialogues about AI implementation
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand post-implementation monitoring requirements for AI systems
Know how to establish audit procedures for AI applications
Be able to create continuous improvement mechanisms
Recognise performance metrics for ethical AI deployment
You will be able to:
Implement ongoing monitoring protocols for AI systems
Conduct internal audits of AI applications
Establish review cycles and improvement processes
Create performance dashboards for AI governance
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand AI-specific incident types and response requirements
Know how to identify, classify, and respond to AI-related incidents
Be able to create effective crisis management plans
Recognise notification and reporting obligations
You will be able to:
Develop an AI incident response plan
Create incident classification criteria
Establish notification procedures for serious incidents
Design post-incident review processes
By the end of this module, you will:
Understand the training needs for different stakeholder groups
Know how to build AI literacy among staff and students
Be able to design effective training programmes
Recognise strategies for developing ongoing capacity
You will be able to:
Conduct training needs assessments for AI governance
Develop role-specific training materials
Create an AI literacy curriculum for students
Establish a continuous learning framework for staff
By the end of this module, you will:
Synthesise all components into a comprehensive AI governance plan
Know how to implement a phased approach to AI governance
Be able to demonstrate mastery of key AI governance concepts
Successfully complete your certification requirements
You will be able to:
Create a complete AI governance implementation plan for your institution
Present and defend your governance strategy
Integrate all compliance elements into a cohesive framework
Meet all certification requirements for the AI Governance Officer credential