AssuranceLoop Governance Professional
Design, implement and operate AI governance programmes. AGP is the flagship programme — move beyond understanding AI Governance to confidently implementing and operating it.
Coming October 2026
Built for governance professionals
Prerequisite: AssuranceLoop Foundation (ALF) or equivalent knowledge.
- Governance professionals and risk managers
- Compliance officers and internal auditors
- AI programme managers and consultants
- Information security and digital transformation leaders
Core capabilities
11 modules, ~16 hours
Practical labs and a capstone build a portfolio you can show, not just an exam you pass.
01Designing an AI Governance Programme
- Governance Operating Models
- Governance Principles
- Organisational Context
- Interested Parties
- Governance Objectives
- Governance Committees
- Governance Roles and Responsibilities
Practical work: Create an Organisational Context Register and a Governance Objectives Register.
02AI Inventory & System Governance
- AI System Identification
- AI Inventory Management
- AI Lifecycle Governance
- AI Ownership
- Classification Methodology
Practical work: Create an AI Inventory, AI System Profile and AI Ownership Matrix.
03Assessment Laboratory 1 — AI Risk Assessment
- Risk Identification
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Evaluation
- Risk Treatment
- Residual Risk
- Risk Acceptance
Practical work: Complete a full AI Risk Assessment using an AssuranceLoop template.
04Assessment Laboratory 2 — AI Impact Assessment
- Organisational Impact
- Ethical Considerations
- Business Impacts
- Operational Impacts
- Stakeholder Analysis
Practical work: Produce an AI Impact Assessment for a real-world scenario.
05Assessment Laboratory 3 — DPIA & FRIA
- Personal Data Processing
- Privacy Considerations
- Fundamental Rights
- Bias and Discrimination
- Human Oversight
Practical work: Complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment and a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment.
06Governance Controls & Evidence
- Control Design
- Control Implementation
- Governance Documentation
- Evidence Collection
- Evidence Quality
Practical work: Develop a Governance Control Register, Evidence Register and Control-to-Evidence Mapping.
07Assessment Laboratory 4 — Conformity Assessment
- Conformity Methodology
- Readiness Evaluation
- Gap Analysis
- Governance Approvals
Practical work: Prepare a Conformity Assessment and recommendation.
08Assessment Laboratory 5 — Assessment Approval Workflow
- Review Stages
- Governance Approvals
- Escalation
- Decision Recording
- Audit Trail
Practical work: Move completed assessments through a governance approval workflow.
09Governance Monitoring, Reporting & Continual Improvement
- Governance Dashboards
- KPIs
- Management Review
- CAPA
- Continual Improvement
Practical work: Produce an Executive Governance Dashboard and Improvement Plan.
10Capstone Governance Simulation
- End-to-End Governance Scenario
- Capstone Deliverables Overview
Practical work: Complete the full AssuranceLoop Governance Lifecycle end to end.
11Final Professional Assessment
- Knowledge Examination
- Scenario-Based Questions
- Portfolio Review
- Capstone Evaluation
What you'll be able to do
- Design and establish an AI Governance programme
- Build and maintain an AI Inventory
- Conduct all six assessment families
- Design controls and map them to risks
- Manage governance evidence and conformity
- Produce executive dashboards and reports
- Build a complete AI Governance Portfolio
How AGP is assessed
Full transparency on the exam, portfolio and credential.
| Assessment format | Knowledge examination, practical portfolio and capstone simulation |
| Question types | Multiple choice, scenario-based questions and governance case study |
| Examination duration | 90 minutes |
| Pass mark | 70% overall |
| Recommended study time | Approximately 16 hours |
| Portfolio assessment | AI Governance Portfolio (mandatory) |
| Practical assessment | Capstone governance simulation |
| Retakes included | Three examination attempts; one portfolio resubmission and one reassessment where applicable |
| Digital credential | Digital certificate, badge and credential verification |
| Certification validity | Three years |
| Professional Membership | One year included with AGP |
| CPD | Eligible for annual CPD credits |
Mapped to recognised standards
AGP builds practical capability against internationally recognised AI governance, risk and assurance frameworks.
Opens October 2026
Pricing will be announced when enrolment opens. The pathway begins with ALF — open 8 August 2026.
Includes one year's Professional Membership · waitlist members get priority access when enrolment opens
Where AGP takes you
AI Governance Professional
Operate governance day to day.
Risk & Compliance Manager
Connect AI to obligations and controls.
Governance Consultant
Advise organisations on AI governance.
Next: ALI
Progress to Lead Implementer.
Frequently asked questions
How is AGP assessed?
Knowledge examination, practical portfolio and capstone simulation.
What is the pass mark?
70% overall. Advanced certifications also require demonstrated practical competence through portfolio and project work.
What are the prerequisites?
AssuranceLoop Foundation (ALF) or equivalent knowledge.
Is membership included?
Yes — AGP includes one year's AssuranceLoop Professional Membership as a launch benefit.
When does AGP open?
AssuranceLoop Governance Professional opens in October 2026. Join the waitlist to be contacted with priority access when enrolment opens.
How long is my certification valid?
Three years, renewable through CPD (at least 20 hours per year) or reassessment.
Be first in line for AGP
AssuranceLoop Governance Professional opens in October 2026. Join the waitlist and we'll contact you with priority access the moment enrolment opens.