AI Project Governance Framework Foundation

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Course overview

This Foundation course introduces the AI Project Governance Framework (2nd edition), a recognised qualification that provides structured guidance for governing AI within projects and programmes. You'll gain a clear understanding of responsible, ethical and effective AI use across delivery environments.

Adopt AI in your projects with clear governance and structure

This three-day course develops awareness and understanding of AI governance principles, roles and lifecycle stages. You'll explore how AI changes traditional project environments and learn how the framework supports ethical decision-making, risk management and accountability across AI-enabled initiatives.

Learning objectives

Understand AI governance purpose and scope
Explore the key differences between varying types of AI technology
Examine important ethical and legal AI considerations
Identify AI governance roles and responsibilities to enhance foundational knowledge
Learn the essential framework principles and relevant core values
Outline the aims, activities and deliverables across AI project lifecycle stages

What you'll learn

Gain an insight into how AI governance supports responsible project delivery. The course focuses on applying governance principles, managing ethical and legal considerations, and understanding roles, behaviours and lifecycle activities within AI-enabled projects.

AI governance fundamentals

You’ll explore the purpose, scope and terminology of the AI Project Governance Framework, gaining a clear understanding of why governance is essential when using AI in projects and programmes. This module introduces the framework structure and how it supports oversight, accountability and decision-making, helping you recognise where AI governance fits within wider organisational and project management processes.

AI in project environments

You’ll examine how AI differs from traditional computing and why those differences matter in project management. You’ll look at how AI systems introduce new risks, uncertainties and dependencies, and how these impact governance, assurance and delivery. The course builds awareness of how AI influences project outcomes and why tailored governance approaches are required.

Ethical, legal and responsible AI adoption

You’ll learn how ethical, legal and regulatory challenges arise when AI is used in projects and programmes. This course explains the difference between ethical, efficient and effective AI use, and why each matters. You’ll explore how the framework helps mitigate risks, supports responsible decision-making, and encourages behaviours that align with organisational values and societal expectations.

Roles and lifecycle governance

This course focuses on the key roles, responsibilities and behaviours required to govern AI effectively. You’ll review the framework’s lifecycle stages, including aims, activities and deliverables, and understand how governance evolves across each stage. The content helps you recognise who is accountable, what needs to be governed, and how governance supports successful AI-enabled delivery.

What’s included

Accredited AI Project Governance Framework training
AI Project Governance Framework Foundation exam
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

AI Project Governance Framework Foundation exam

Who it's for

Designed for professionals involved in leading, delivering, governing or assuring AI-enabled projects and programmes, including project managers, sponsors, PMO leaders, digital transformation leads and governance professionals.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the AI Project Governance Framework Foundation course.

Exam information

Multiple choice, 40 questions, 40 minutes duration, closed book, 50% pass mark

Optional extras

Pass Protect

Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training

FAQs

This course introduces the AI Project Governance Framework (2nd edition), helping you understand how to govern AI implementation in projects and programmes. You’ll explore roles, ethics, risk and lifecycle governance to support responsible AI use.

What is the AI Project Governance Framework?

The AI Project Governance Framework provides structured guidance for governing AI within project and programme environments. It focuses on accountability, ethical behaviour, risk management and decision-making, helping organisations ensure AI is used responsibly, efficiently and effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

What roles are covered in the AI Project Governance Framework course?

You’ll examine key governance roles involved in AI-enabled projects, including sponsors, project managers, assurance roles and governance bodies. The course explains how accountability is shared and maintained across the project lifecycle.

How does AI governance differ from traditional project governance?

AI introduces unique risks and uncertainties that traditional governance approaches don’t fully address. This course explains how AI differs from conventional computing and why governance must adapt to manage data dependency, learning systems, ethical considerations and evolving behaviour within AI solutions.

How will this course support my role?

The course builds confidence in governing AI within projects and programmes. You’ll gain practical understanding of how to apply governance principles, manage risk, and support responsible AI use, helping you contribute more effectively to AI-enabled initiatives within your organisation.

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