ISACA Launches AI Risk Certification Amid Growing Control Gap

Event summary

  • ISACA has introduced the Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR) certification, targeting IT risk professionals.
  • The AAIR credential focuses on AI risk governance, lifecycle management, and program management.
  • Prerequisites include existing risk management experience and one of 25 prerequisite certifications.
  • ISACA also recently launched the ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) and ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) credentials.
  • ISACA has over 185,000 members across 190 countries and nearly 230 chapters.

The big picture

The launch of AAIR underscores a growing disconnect between the rapid adoption of AI and the ability of organizations to manage the associated risks. This signals a rising demand for specialized expertise and a potential shift towards formalized AI risk governance frameworks. ISACA’s move positions them as a key player in the emerging market for AI risk management training and certification, a market likely to grow as AI becomes more pervasive across industries.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
The speed at which organizations integrate the AAIR certification into their AI risk management frameworks will indicate the severity of the perceived skills gap.
Competitive Landscape
Other professional bodies will likely respond to ISACA’s move, potentially creating a fragmented market for AI risk training and certification.
Regulatory Impact
Increased regulatory scrutiny of AI risk will likely drive demand for specialized certifications like AAIR, but could also introduce compliance burdens for participating organizations.

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