AI Act Foundation Course introduces the European Artificial Intelligence Regulation, clarifying the framework, obligations and compliance requirements applicable by risk level. The training establishes a clear basis for understanding governance, responsibilities and the evidence required for the adoption and operation of AI in an organisational context.
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: concepts + practical application
Exam: 1h
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL — practical application of methods in a professional context
Why this course exists
To create a solid foundation and a common language on the AI Act (EU 2024/1689) and the requirements for the development, placing on the market, putting into service and use of AI systems in the European Union.
The use and integration of AI systems in organisations and market sectors represent relevant risks (health, safety and fundamental rights) that require governance, control and compliance.
The Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) establishes harmonised rules for the placing on the market, putting into service and use of AI systems in the Union, including prohibitions on certain practices, specific requirements for high-risk AI systems, obligations for operators, transparency rules for certain systems and rules for general-purpose AI models.
This course provides the fundamental knowledge required to interpret the regulation (articles and annexes) and support its practical application within the organisation, including conformity assessment, governance, market surveillance and conditions for the application of sanctions.
What this course enables you to do
Understand
Interpret the AI Act (EU 2024/1689), including its structure, scope, exclusions, articles and annexes, and its operational impact.
Classify (risk)
Identify categories of AI systems, including risks, prohibited practices and criteria for high-risk AI systems.
Apply (obligations)
Recognise operators’ obligations and applicable requirements, including transparency, documentation, risk management, quality, conformity assessment and registration.
Operationalise
Support the organisation in preparing and planning a compliance programme for the regulation, including governance, surveillance and response to non-conformities.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
Scope, exclusions, structure and annexes
Harmonised rules for AI systems
Prohibited practices
High-risk AI systems (requirements and obligations)
Transparency (specific systems)
General-purpose AI models
Conformity assessment, certificates and registration
Governance, market surveillance and enforcement
Relationship with related legislation and best practices
International AI best practices and frameworks (reference)
Value for the organisation
- Creates a common and applicable foundation for teams that design, acquire, integrate, market or use AI systems.
- Reduces regulatory risk by clarifying obligations by risk category, including prohibited practices and requirements for high-risk systems.
- Supports the preparation of a compliance programme focused on governance, transparency, conformity assessment and surveillance.
- Improves internal capability to identify AI Act impacts across the AI systems lifecycle, from development to use.
Introduction
The Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation course addresses the fundamental concepts and principles related to the requirements for the development, placing on the market, putting into service and use of artificial intelligence systems (AI systems) in the European Union.
The course presents the fundamental concepts of AI and the requirements of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of 13 June 2024 (referred to as the Artificial Intelligence Act – AI Act). This regulation aims to improve the functioning of the internal market and promote the adoption of trustworthy, human-centric artificial intelligence, while at the same time ensuring a high level of protection of health, safety and fundamental rights.
Throughout the course, the harmonised requirements and rules for the placing on the market, putting into service and use of AI systems in the Union are presented; the prohibitions of certain AI practices; the specific requirements for high-risk AI systems and the obligations of operators; and the harmonised transparency rules for certain AI systems.
Rules for the placing on the market of general-purpose AI models are also addressed, together with requirements for market monitoring and surveillance, governance and enforcement, as well as measures to support innovation, with particular emphasis on SMEs, including start-ups.
This course prepares participants for the Certified Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation personal certification.
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General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Know and identify the main concepts related to Artificial Intelligence and AI systems, including areas and sectors of applicability and the advantages of using AI systems.
- Know the problems, objectives and challenges that gave rise to the proposal for the regulation establishing harmonised rules on artificial intelligence.
- Understand the structure, scope and overall framework of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act).
- Understand the relationship between the Artificial Intelligence Regulation and other EU legislation, and know other international AI best practices and frameworks that may be used as good practices to support compliance with the regulation and to support AI literacy.
- Know how to identify the most relevant stakeholders and understand their role in the context of the regulation.
- Identify and understand the fundamental concepts related to the harmonised rules for the placing on the market, putting into service and use of AI systems in the Union.
- Understand and identify prohibited AI practices.
- Understand and identify specific requirements for high-risk AI systems and obligations for operators, including risk management, quality management systems and associated requirements.
- Know the harmonised transparency rules for certain AI systems, including rules for the placing on the market of general-purpose AI models.
- Understand measures supporting innovation, with particular emphasis on SMEs, including start-ups.
- Understand and identify requirements for notifying authorities, the designation of conformity assessment bodies, their notification and obligations, including standards, conformity assessment, certificates and registration.
- Know and identify rules for market monitoring, including surveillance mechanisms, governance, enforcement and possible conditions for the application of sanctions.
- Possess the knowledge required to successfully take the Certified Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation certification exam and obtain a personal certification.
Target Audience
- IT, cybersecurity and other professionals who need to understand fundamental AI concepts and the requirements of the AI Act (EU 2024/1689).
- Compliance professionals (including ICT Compliance professionals) who wish to support and assess the organisation’s compliance with the AI Act, including conformity assessment, surveillance, sanctions and enforcement measures.
- Professionals involved in the design, development, marketing or use of AI systems (including high-risk systems) who need to understand requirements, obligations and prohibited practices.
- Professionals preparing and planning the implementation of a programme to meet the requirements and rules of the AI Regulation in the context of the organisation’s operations.
- Risk management professionals who need to understand fundamental concepts in order to identify, analyse, assess and mitigate risks associated with AI systems, aligning processes with the requirements of the regulation.
- Anyone who works with or uses AI systems and wishes to learn the foundations and requirements established in the European Union for such systems.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. However, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented (please consult the proposal).
Programme
Introduction to the course
Fundamental AI concepts and framework of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)
- Fundamental concepts and principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI systems in the context of the AI Act
- Problems, objectives and challenges relating to AI risks and use; basis for the regulation proposal
- Introduction to the AI Act: overall view, scope of applicability, exclusions, macro structure and related support resources
- Relationship of the AI Act with the EU legislative framework and with international AI best practices and frameworks
- The most relevant stakeholders and their role in the context of the regulation
Requirements, obligations, transparency, governance and enforcement
- Harmonised rules for AI systems in the Union
- Prohibited AI practices
- Specific requirements for high-risk AI systems and obligations of operators and other parties
- AI risk management: process, risk repositories, supporting taxonomies and mitigation measures
- Best practices for implementing a quality management system to support compliance with obligations
- Harmonised transparency rules for certain AI systems
- Rules for the placing on the market of general-purpose AI models
- Measures supporting innovation, with emphasis on SMEs, including start-ups
- Requirements for notifying authorities and conformity assessment bodies: designation, notification and obligations
- Governance at Union level and competent national authorities
- Market monitoring: information-sharing mechanisms, surveillance and applicable sanctions
- Evolution of the AI Act and next steps
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “Certified Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: Artificial Intelligence fundamentals and applicable core concepts
- Domain 2: Requirements, obligations and rules of the AI Act (EU 2024/1689)
- Domain 3: Governance, conformity assessment, market surveillance and enforcement
Language(s): Portuguese and English.
Duration: 1 hour.
Format: Multiple choice.
Number of questions: 40 questions.
Pass mark: 260/400 points.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the result of the initial exam.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam and accepting or signing the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics, the candidate achieves the credential Certified Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation, issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying.
The personal certification programme Certified Artificial Intelligence Act Foundation is developed and maintained in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17024.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals, and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement or the Code of Ethics, the certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English.
- Training materials available online and in English, in accordance with the awarded conditions.
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 16 CPD/CPE credits.
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date.
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 2 months from the release date of the initial exam result.
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after successfully passing the exam and completing the application process. This process has no associated cost.
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Benefits
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- The AI Act establishes harmonised rules for AI systems in the European Union, with a focus on protecting health, safety and fundamental rights.
- It helps clarify obligations and requirements by risk category, including prohibited practices, transparency and requirements for high-risk AI systems.
- It supports the preparation of a compliance programme, including conformity assessment, governance, market surveillance and enforcement.
- The course is based on the BEHAVIOUR pedagogical model, with a personal certification programme in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
- The exam is supervised by an official BEHAVIOUR administrator.
- In case of failure, there is 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the initial exam result.
Logistics
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- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon, GMT 0), with lunch break and short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon, GMT 0), with lunch break and short breaks
- 14 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 2 consecutive days
- Estimated 2 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, carried out flexibly outside the synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader and audio/video
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Frequently Asked Questions
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