AI Governance in Education
🇪🇺 EU AI ACT COMPLIANT
Our program equips education leaders with the knowledge and tools to establish safe, ethical, and compliant AI practices. Each module is designed to build your confidence and capability step by step.
Module 1: AI System Auditing
Learn how to assess AI systems in your school using structured methods inspired by best practices in data protection and AI compliance.
Outcome: You will be able to conduct a basic AI audit aligned with regulatory expectations.
Module 2: AI Governance and Ethics
Gain insight into creating AI governance structures and ethical frameworks that suit educational settings.
Outcome: You will be able to draft governance policies, define responsibilities, and set up oversight mechanisms.
Module 3: Data Protection for Children
Understand the key principles for safeguarding children’s data in AI applications, including compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act.
Outcome: You will be able to assess AI systems’ data protection measures and implement appropriate safeguards.
Module 4: Risk Management
Discover how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI use in schools.
Outcome: You will be able to develop risk registers and mitigation plans tailored to your institution.
Module 5: AI Product Evaluation
Learn how to evaluate AI tools and vendors to ensure alignment with educational needs and legal obligations.
Outcome: You will be able to lead a structured AI procurement and selection process.
Module 6: Transparency and Communication
Explore strategies for building trust through clear communication about AI use in your school community.
Outcome: You will be able to create transparency notices and stakeholder communication plans.
Module 7: Monitoring and Improvement
Understand how to monitor AI systems post-implementation and establish continuous improvement cycles.
Outcome: You will be able to implement audit procedures and performance reviews.
Module 8: Incident Response
Prepare for AI-related incidents with practical tools for crisis management and regulatory reporting.
Outcome: You will be able to lead incident responses and fulfil reporting obligations.
Module 9: Training and Capacity Building
Discover how to build AI literacy and capacity among staff, students, and stakeholders.
Outcome: You will be able to design and deliver effective AI training programmes.
Module 10: Capstone Project
Bring everything together in a comprehensive AI governance plan for your school.
Outcome: You will complete certification as an AI Governance Officer, ready to implement a future-proof AI strategy.
Additional Features
Recorded lessons and live sessions for flexible, supported learning
Peer learning groups and office hours for collaboration and personalised guidance
Resource library of practical tools
Post-certification updates and networking directory
Assessment
Practical application exercises
Capstone project showcasing your governance plan
Final certification assessment
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