Certified AI Assurance Practitioner
1 seat for yourself, or buy for a team: 2–5 seats 10% off, 6–10 20%, 11–20 30%. You assign each seat by email afterwards.
For: Audit professionals, risk managers, internal assurance teams working on AI
You train inside the same governance software you will operate in a real role, anchored to the standards that regulators, investors and assurers use. You finish able to design and operate the controls and evidence that stand up to scrutiny, and you hold a credential that proves it.
What you will be able to do after completing CAIAP-001
For practitioners who test and evidence AI controls to an assurance standard. You learn to plan and perform independent control testing, gather evidence that holds up to external review, and prepare an AI system for assurance. The programme runs on the same assurance tooling used in practice, so your competence is demonstrated against realistic governance work, not a written exam alone.
- Design and execute an AI governance audit programme
- Test AI controls for design and operating effectiveness
- Build and review AI evidence packs for assurance purposes
- Apply EU AI Act conformity assessment requirements
- Assess AI governance against ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF
- Report AI governance assurance findings to the board
Eight modules. From assurance foundations to board reporting.
AI Assurance Foundations
AI Control Testing Methodology
Evidence Requirements for AI Assurance
EU AI Act Conformity Assessment
ISO 42001 Certification Audit Preparation
NIST AI RMF Assurance Mapping
AI Incident and Exception Review
Assurance Reporting to Board and Regulators
Built for professionals who need governance credentials that hold up
Audit and Assurance Professionals
The programme covers how to test AI controls for design and operating effectiveness and produce assurance findings the board can act on.
Risk Managers and Internal Assurance Teams
Those adding AI to the assurance universe learn the evidence requirements and conformity assessment standards that external parties test against.
Everything in the programme fee of USD 1,200
- Full access to all eight modules via CorpStage Portal
- Live Q&A support sessions with the programme faculty
- Access to AIVARA Core 360 (aivara.corpstage.app) for the duration of the programme
- Assessment and two resit attempts if needed
- Certified AI Assurance Practitioner certificate on successful completion
- Access to programme recordings for 12 months after completion
What the assessment covers
- Format: Written assessment combining multiple choice and short answer questions
- Pass mark: set for each programme and shown in the course materials
- Resits: Two additional attempts included in the programme fee
- Certificate: Issued within five working days of passing
- Certificate details: Name, credential code (CAIAP-001), date of issue, and CorpStage Academy seal
- Independently verifiable: Every certificate carries a unique credential ID and a QR code that links to a public verification page at corpstage.com/verify, so an employer can confirm it without an account
Dr. Nisha Kohli
Programme Director, CAIAP-001
Dr. Nisha Kohli is the Founder and CEO of CorpStage. She is a Chartered Accountant, holds a PhD in Corporate Governance, and is a CFA Level III candidate. She teaches on the AIT School of Management Professional Masters in ESG programme (SM97.03) and lectures on the Singapore CA Qualification Integrative Business Solutions programme. The CAIAP-001 programme draws directly from her advisory work with boards and executive teams across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe.
Enrol in Certified AI Assurance Practitioner (CAIAP-001)
Price: USD 1,200. Status: Open for enrolment.
Payment is processed securely via Stripe. All major cards accepted. Invoice available on request for corporate enrolments. After payment you receive access credentials for the CorpStage Portal within one working day.
1 seat for yourself, or buy for a team: 2–5 seats 10% off, 6–10 20%, 11–20 30%. You assign each seat by email afterwards.
Questions before you enrol
How long does the programme take to complete?
The programme is self-paced. Most participants complete it in six to eight weeks. There is no maximum time limit.
When can I start after enrolling?
You receive portal access within one working day of payment confirmation. Modules are available immediately.
What happens if I do not pass the assessment?
Two resit attempts are included in the programme fee. If you need additional attempts, contact the academy team.
Is the certificate recognised internationally?
The Certified AI Assurance Practitioner credential is issued by CorpStage Academy. It is a professional credential recognised in the ESG and AI governance community across APAC, the GCC, and Europe.
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
Yes. Contact us before enrolling and we will issue a corporate invoice. Payment terms are 14 days from invoice date.
Is there a group discount?
Yes. Group pricing is available for five or more participants from the same organisation. Contact us for a group quote.
Do I need prior experience to enrol?
The programme is designed for professionals with some existing exposure to ESG, finance, AI, or governance. It is not an introductory course. If you are new to the field, consider starting with one of our masterclasses.
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All course access, progress, and certificates are managed through the CorpStage Portal.