A foundational starting point for AI governance awareness
The CGA – Certified AI Governance Analyst certification is designed as an entry point for students, early-career professionals and individuals from adjacent disciplines who want structured exposure to AI governance concepts and responsibilities.
- Intended as a foundational level in the IIAIG certification pathway.
- Focused on students, early-career professionals and individuals transitioning into AI governance.
- Emphasizes terminology, conceptual framing and awareness of governance roles rather than technical implementation.
Who CGA is intended for
CGA is positioned as an accessible starting point for individuals who will interact with AI governance themes across disciplines.
Students in related disciplines
Learners in law, management, technology, data, public policy and related areas who want a structured introduction to AI governance concepts alongside their core academic program.
For universities & law schoolsProfessionals exploring governance
Individuals working in roles that interface with AI, risk, compliance, data or product who want a common language for governance discussions, even if they are not AI specialists.
Consider progression to CGPPeople near governance decisions
Roles such as auditors, policy analysts, business analysts or project managers who need awareness of AI governance themes but not deep technical detail.
View full pathwayWhat CGA focuses on
CGA emphasizes orientation, terminology and conceptual awareness rather than deep specialization or leadership-level responsibility.
Core concepts
Basic AI governance concepts, common terminology and introductory framing for understanding how governance sits alongside AI systems and data governance.
Roles & responsibilities
How governance themes connect to roles in risk, legal, compliance, product, technology and operations, without prescribing any specific organizational structure.
Foundational ethics & risk framing
Introductory discussion of risk, fairness and accountability in AI contexts, aligned with a basic understanding of responsible AI practice.
How CGA fits into the IIAIG pathway
CGA is intended as a starting point for many candidates, while still allowing experienced professionals to consider CGP or CAGL directly if appropriate for their background.
Typical starting point
For most students and early-career professionals, CGA is a natural entry point into AI governance, creating a base from which to grow into more applied or leadership roles.
View pathway overviewProgression to CGP
After building foundational awareness through CGA, candidates who work regularly with AI governance themes can consider CGP to deepen applied practice.
Learn about CGPOrientation towards leadership
CGA is not a leadership credential, but it can help individuals understand governance concepts that later become relevant in CAGL-level discussions about oversight and strategy.
Learn about CAGLHow CGA approaches learning
CGA focuses on accessible materials and structured framing rather than advanced technical depth. It is intended to be compatible with a range of delivery modes.
Conceptual framing
Emphasis on conceptual understanding, examples and framing that can be applied to different sectors and institutional contexts.
Cross-disciplinary accessibility
CGA content is intended to be understandable for learners coming from multiple disciplines, without assuming advanced technical knowledge of AI development.
Role awareness
Understanding of how AI governance intersects with legal, risk, technology and product roles, without prescribing any specific reporting structure.
How CGA may be delivered in practice
CGA is designed so that it can be integrated into different types of learning arrangements, subject to local decisions by institutions and organizations.
Embedded or adjunct learning
Institutions may decide to align CGA-related content with elective courses, seminars or additional learning components alongside existing programs.
For universities & law schoolsWorkplace learning
Organizations may choose to support employees preparing for CGA as part of their professional development, subject to internal policies and priorities.
Corporate programsIndependent preparation
Individuals may choose to prepare for CGA independently using materials that align with the CGA orientation, where available.
Contact IIAIGSpecific delivery arrangements, credit decisions and recognition remain the responsibility of participating institutions and organizations.
Is CGA the right starting point for you?
Consider your current role, responsibilities and exposure to AI governance themes when deciding whether to begin with CGA or explore higher levels.
Details about delivery formats, credit arrangements and integration with existing programs are determined by participating institutions and organizations.