AssuranceLoop Lead Implementer
Lead the implementation of enterprise AI governance. ALI equips experienced professionals to plan, implement, operate and continually improve an enterprise AI Governance Management System.
Coming November 2026
Built for governance professionals
Prerequisite: AssuranceLoop Governance Professional (AGP) or equivalent competence and practical governance experience.
- AI governance leads and governance managers
- Consultants and programme managers
- Risk and compliance managers
- Information security and transformation leaders
Core capabilities
11 modules, ~24 hours
Practical labs and a capstone build a portfolio you can show, not just an exam you pass.
01Leading AI Governance Implementation
- Implementation Methodology
- Governance Leadership
- Executive Sponsorship
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Governance Vision
- Implementation Roadmap
Practical work: Develop an AI Governance Project Charter, Stakeholder Register and Executive Sponsorship Plan.
02Designing the AI Governance Management System
- Governance Operating Model
- Policies
- Procedures
- Governance Committees
- Governance Documentation
- Organisational Integration
Practical work: Develop a Governance Framework, Committee Structure and Governance Policy Suite.
03AI Inventory Implementation
- Enterprise AI Inventory
- Ownership Model
- Lifecycle Integration
- Classification Methodology
- Governance Workflows
Practical work: Build an Enterprise AI Inventory, Ownership Matrix and AI Classification Model.
04Assessment Laboratory — Enterprise Assessment Framework
- Assessment Governance
- Assessment Templates
- Workflow Configuration
- Risk Scoring
- Approval Routing
Practical work: Configure organisational processes for AI Risk, Impact, DPIA, FRIA and Conformity assessments plus the Approval Workflow.
05Governance Controls Implementation
- Control Framework
- Control Ownership
- Control Monitoring
- Testing Strategy
- Effectiveness Reviews
Practical work: Develop an Enterprise Control Library and Control Matrix.
06Evidence & Assurance Implementation
- Evidence Governance
- Evidence Mapping
- Assurance Lifecycle
- Quality Assurance
- Record Management
Practical work: Implement an Evidence Repository Structure, Evidence Standards and Evidence Mapping Matrix.
07Governance Monitoring & Intelligence
- KPIs
- KRIs
- Dashboards
- Executive Reporting
- Management Review
Practical work: Develop an Executive Dashboard and Governance KPI Framework.
08Change Management & Adoption
- Organisational Change
- Communication
- Awareness
- Training
- Governance Culture
Practical work: Develop a Change Management Plan, Communication Plan and Adoption Strategy.
09Certification Readiness
- Readiness Reviews
- Gap Analysis
- Internal Assessments
- External Certification Preparation
- Continual Improvement
Practical work: Develop a Certification Readiness Plan and Implementation Roadmap.
10Enterprise Implementation Simulation
- Enterprise Implementation Scenario
- Implementation Deliverables Overview
Practical work: Implement AI Governance for a fictional multinational, end to end.
11Final Professional Assessment
- Knowledge Examination
- Implementation Portfolio Review
- Enterprise Implementation Presentation
- Viva Interview with Assessors
What you'll be able to do
- Lead implementation of an enterprise AIGMS
- Develop operating models and roadmaps
- Operationalise the Assessment Framework at scale
- Establish controls, evidence and monitoring
- Lead adoption and change management
- Prepare organisations for certification
- Build an enterprise implementation portfolio
How ALI is assessed
Full transparency on the exam, portfolio and credential.
| Assessment format | Knowledge examination, implementation portfolio, presentation and professional interview |
| Question types | Scenario-based questions, implementation review and viva |
| Examination duration | 120 minutes |
| Pass mark | 70% overall |
| Recommended study time | Approximately 24 hours |
| Portfolio assessment | Enterprise AI Governance Implementation Portfolio |
| Practical assessment | Enterprise Implementation Project and Presentation |
| 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 ALI |
| CPD | Eligible for annual CPD credits |
Mapped to recognised standards
ALI builds practical capability against internationally recognised AI governance, risk and assurance frameworks.
Opens November 2026
Pricing will be announced when enrolment opens. The pathway begins with ALF — open 8 August 2026.
Includes one year's Professional Membership · interest-list members get priority access when enrolment opens
Where ALI takes you
AI Governance Lead
Own governance delivery end to end.
Implementation Programme Manager
Run enterprise governance programmes.
Senior Governance Consultant
Lead client implementations.
Next: ALA
Progress to Lead Assessor.
Frequently asked questions
How is ALI assessed?
Knowledge examination, implementation portfolio, presentation and professional interview.
What is the pass mark?
70% overall. Advanced certifications also require demonstrated practical competence through portfolio and project work.
What are the prerequisites?
AssuranceLoop Governance Professional (AGP) or equivalent competence and practical governance experience.
Is membership included?
Yes — ALI includes one year's AssuranceLoop Professional Membership as a launch benefit.
When does ALI open?
AssuranceLoop Lead Implementer opens in November 2026. Register your interest 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 ALI
AssuranceLoop Lead Implementer opens in November 2026. Register your interest and we'll contact you with priority access the moment enrolment opens.