AI Certifications

Our AI experts have listed 10 courses and certifications that help professionals of all experience and skills levels to deliver AI safely and effectively within their organizations. Updated 17th October 2025.

1. Certified AI Governance Professional

As the regulations and laws around AI evolve, having individuals who can evaluate and curate standards around artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important. 

Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) teaches how to develop, integrate, and deploy trustworthy AI systems in line with the latest laws and guidelines. 

Who's it for? 

• Compliance and privacy teams
• AI project managers
• Data scientists
• AI product owners
• Risk and change managers

Prerequisites 

This course has no prerequisites, but it is aimed at teams who are responsible for building ethical and responsible AI. 

Learn more about AIGP or book an AIGP course

2. Prompting in Microsoft 365 Copilot

A recent Microsoft report, revealed that 70% of Microsoft Copilot users are more productive, with 68% said it improved their quality of work. 

With more and more businesses adopting Microsoft Copilot, learning how to prompt effectively is an essential skill for many teams. This 3 hour course gives learners the basic skills they need to get started with Copilot. 

Who's it for? 

• Professionals who use Microsoft 365
• Teams who want to improve creativity and productivity 

Prerequisites 

A basic understand of Copilot and Microsoft 365 is handy, but not essential. 

Learn more and book a Copilot prompting course

3. ICAgile - Foundations of AI

For those that want to take their prompt engineering skills further, ICAgile's Foundations of AI helps you to develop greater prompt engineering techniques and discover how to pair AI with wider business strategies. 

As well as focusing on AI, this course also supports learners in applying agile behaviors in the context of AI. 

Who's it for? 

• Software developers
• Data scientists
• Project managers
• Product managers
• Marketing teams
• Finance teams
• HR teams

Prerequisites 

You should be familiar with agile principles, but no prior knowledge of AI is required. 

Learn more and book ICAgile Foundations of AI

4. Advanced in AI Auditor (AAIA)

97% of cyber security professionals are fearful that their organization will be targeted by AI-generated security challenges. 

The Advanced in AI Auditor certification is geared towards IT professionals to help them better understand AI risk frameworks, auditing tools and ensure their organization is meeting legal and ethical best practices. 

Who's it for? 

• IT governance and compliance teams
• Risk managers
• Internal auditors 
• Cyber security professionals

Prerequisites 

Although not mandatory, this course is aimed at IT professionals who already hold a CISA, CIA or CPA certification.

Learn more and book AAIA

5. Certified AI Security Engineer

The NCSC believes that AI will 'almost certainly pose cyber resilience challenges across critical systems and economy and society.' Cyber professionals need to be prepared to meet these challenges head-on. 

The Certified AI Security Engineer Course uses over 30 practical exercise labs and scenarios to help prepare professionals to protect their organization's AI assets and the integrity of their systems. 

You'll learn how to securely integrated LLMs into various applications, build robust AI infrastructure and ensure effective human-AI interaction. 

Who's it for? 

• Cyber security professionals
• AI and machine learning specialists
• Risk managers
• AI governance professionals
• Data architects
• IT and software teams

Prerequisites 

None required, although a general understanding of AI and security principles is recommended. 

Learn more and book Certified AI Security Engineer

6. BCS Essential Certificate in AI

AI Literacy is now an essential skill, no matter what industry or role you work in. The BCS Essentials Certificate in AI covers a range of essential AI topics, including the basics of machine learning, the challenges of risks associated with AI projects and the future of AI and humans at work. 

Who's it for? 

• Data engineers
• Data scientists
• Chief technical officers
• Developers
• Program and planning managers

Prerequisites 

There are no official pre-requisites, but good knowledge of computing is recommended. 

Learn more and book BCS Essential Certificate in AI

7. Agentic AI Foundations

Gartner believes that 40% of enterprise applications will have task-specific AI agents by 2026. 

This course explores how to use AWS for designing Agentic AI systems that can deliver goal-driven solutions and solve real-world problems.

You’ll learn how Agentic AI differs from traditional conversational systems, and how to use tools like Amazon Q, Kiro, Amazon Bedrock Agents, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore.

Who's it for? 

• AWS developers
• Agentic AI developers
• AWS users

Prerequisites 

It's recommended that candidates have experience of AWS or software developer experience. 

Learn more and book Agentic AI Foundations

8. Certificate in AI Enabled Project Management

According to The Project Management Institute, the power of AI is not in the technology itself, but in its ability to transform organizations. 

This certification showcases how AI can be used to enable greater project and change management, including tools that can automate, assist and augment typical tasks. 

It focuses on hands-on learning and covers craft prompting and refinement that can be used in progress reporting, risk management, stakeholder analysis and knowledge sharing. 

Who's it for? 

• Project managers
• PMO teams
• Portfolio and program managers
• Change managers

Prerequisites 

There are no pre-requisites, but project and change management experience is recommended. 

Learn more and book Certified in AI Enabled Project Management

9. Create Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot Agents can be used to support teams with a wide range of tasks, helping to save time and improve productivity. 

This course gives learners all of the skills they need to create their own agents and practice what they've learned in a live environment. 

Who's it for? 

• Microsoft 365 Admins
• Professionals who use Copilot

Prerequisites 

Familiarity with Copilot Studio is recommended.

Learn more and book Create Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

10. Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

With AI technology rapidly evolving, technology professionals are facing ever-growing demands to identify and mitigate ethical risks. 

This course provides learners with the tools to identify and manage common ethical risks in the development of emerging data-driven technologies..

Who's it for?

• Security leaders
• Privacy and compliance teams
• Solution developers
• Project managers
• Product owners

Prerequisites 

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. 

Learn more and book Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

With AI requirements evolving at a rapid pace, the need for AI skills and certified professionals is only going to grow. Becoming certified is a great way to futureproof your skillset and prepare for the further changes that AI is likely to bring to the workplace.