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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Interpreting the EU AI Act in a Business Environment

  • Regulatory objectives and scope of application
  • Core obligations impacting leadership teams
  • Strategic risks and opportunities for organisations

Risk Classifications and Organisational Duties

  • Prohibited practices and their impact on oversight
  • High-risk systems and the necessary organisational controls
  • Requirements specific to limited-risk and minimal-risk systems

Structuring Governance and Accountability

  • Defining clear ownership and accountability pathways
  • Fostering cross-functional cooperation between technical and compliance teams
  • Establishing decision-making frameworks for AI deployment

Developing Policies and Internal Documentation

  • Creating internal AI governance policies
  • Recording use cases, associated risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Maintaining traceability and readiness for audits

Overseeing AI-Associated Risks

  • Detecting, evaluating, and prioritising AI risks
  • Implementing operational controls and escalation protocols
  • Integrating AI risk management into current business processes

Managing Vendors and Third Parties

  • Verifying supplier compliance claims
  • Defining contractual obligations for AI tools and platforms
  • Monitoring external systems integrated within the organisation

Addressing Ethical, Social, and Organisational Factors

  • Responsibilities regarding human oversight
  • Maintaining transparency and communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Aligning organisational values with responsible AI practices

Readying for Compliance Evaluations

  • Evidence expected from leadership during assessments
  • Reporting structures for governance and audit processes
  • Continuous improvement strategies and long-term compliance planning

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of organisational governance frameworks
  • Practical experience in making strategic decisions for technology initiatives
  • Working knowledge of risk management principles

Target Audience

  • Executive leadership teams
  • Department heads and programme managers
  • Key decision-makers responsible for overseeing AI-related projects

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