AI Ireland offers practical AI governance and risk training designed to help organisations navigate the EU AI Act, strengthen governance and deploy AI responsibly.
We provide training for three key audiences, ensuring content is relevant, practical and immediately applicable. Check out our options below.
Option 1: The Regulatory Compliance Framework
Target Audience: Legal Counsel, Compliance Officers, and Data Protection Professionals
The rapid evolution of the European regulatory landscape, particularly with the introduction of the EU AI Act, demands a proactive and structured approach to organisational governance. This option emphasises the shift from theoretical understanding to regulatory readiness, enabling organisations to navigate complex legal requirements with precision and confidence.
| Course Feature | Full-Day Masterclass: The Governance Professional | Half-Day Briefing: AI Literacy Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 09:00 – 17:00 (In-person) | 09:00 – 13:00 (In-person) |
| Primary Focus | Comprehensive compliance and technical framework implementation | Foundational literacy and immediate ethical obligations |
| Target Audience | Risk Managers, DPOs and regulatory leads | HR Directors, Procurement and department heads |
| Core Curriculum | Deep dive into the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF mapping | Introduction to AI ethics, vendor risk management and shadow AI identification |
| Key Outcome | Development of a robust organisational governance roadmap | Ability to identify and mitigate immediate operational risks |
The curriculum bridges the gap between high-level legislative requirements and practical day-to-day operations. Participants engage in rigorous analysis of conformity assessments and post-market monitoring obligations, ensuring their organisations remain resilient in a fast-evolving regulatory environment.
Option 2: Strategic Innovation and Leadership
Target Audience: C-suite Executives, Founders and Senior Strategic Leaders
In today’s business environment, trust is a critical differentiator and a driver of sustainable innovation. This option positions AI governance as a strategic enabler rather than a compliance burden. By embedding ethical principles into core business strategy, leaders can strengthen consumer confidence and accelerate the adoption of transformative technologies.
| Course Feature | Full-Day Masterclass: Strategic Risk Architecture | Half-Day Briefing: Executive Governance Brief |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 09:00 – 17:00 (In-person) | 13:30 – 17:30 (In-person) |
| Primary Focus | Aligning governance with business growth and innovation | High-level risk visibility and strategic decision-making |
| Target Audience | CEOs, CTOs and innovation directors | Board members and senior executives |
| Core Curriculum | Building a culture of “Responsible AI by Design” and ROI optimisation | The five critical AI risks for boards and generative AI impact analysis |
| Key Outcome | A strategic framework for ethical scaling and competitive advantage | Enhanced oversight capability and clear risk visibility |
The programme emphasises the dual importance of technical ambition and ethical stewardship. Leaders will explore how Ireland’s National AI Strategy provides a blueprint for excellence, enabling organisations to lead in a landscape where innovation and responsibility are closely aligned.
Option 3: Practical Implementation and Technical Assurance
Target Audience: Project Managers, Data Scientists and Technical Implementation Teams
Successful AI deployment requires more than algorithmic performance; it demands a rigorous commitment to safety, security, and scalability. This option is tailored to practitioners responsible for the lifecycle of AI systems. It focuses on practical toolkits and methodologies that ensure systems are built to the highest standards of technical assurance.
| Course Feature | Full-Day Masterclass: Implementation Toolkit | Half-Day Briefing: Governance Kickstart |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 09:00 – 17:00 (In-person) | 09:00 – 13:00 (In-person) |
| Primary Focus | Technical risk assessment and hands-on tool application | Rapid readiness and foundational team alignment |
| Target Audience | AI developers, data scientists and project managers | Startups and small technical implementation teams |
| Core Curriculum | NIST AI RMF implementation and technical bias mitigation workflows | Quick-win governance strategies and cross-functional communication |
| Key Outcome | A comprehensive library of deployment templates and checklists | A 30-day action plan for organisational AI readiness |
By focusing on the practical “how” of governance, this training equips technical teams with the workflows required for AI impact assessments and robust data governance. The sessions are highly interactive, ensuring participants leave with tangible resources they can immediately apply to improve development practices.
AI Ireland’s AI Governance & Risk Training helps organisations at every level – from boardroom to technical delivery – build safe, compliant and responsible AI systems that align with the EU AI Act and global best practice.
If interested, please fill in the form below or email Mark Kelly directly at mark@aiireland.ie