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ADAM Professional Certification in AI Governance & Management

AI Decision, Accountability & Management. A professional certification scheme designed to support AI governance, risk management and responsible use.

ADAMProfessional certification
Defined competencePublished scope and outcomes
Independent assessmentDefined by scheme
Public verificationStatus can be checked
Renewal cycleScheme rules apply
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Fees and costs

This page displays the current standard fees for this credential.

Application fee4,000 USDDue when the application is started
Examination fee500 USDConfirmed in the invoice before payment
Retake fee400 USDWhen an additional attempt is booked
Renewal fee999.99 USDWhen credential renewal is requested

Displayed fees are standard credential fees. The final total may vary by appointment, country, centre, or delivery mode and is locked in the invoice before payment. Partner and coupon discounts are applied only after validation and are not publicly displayed.

Refund and cancellation policy

Fees, refunds, and cancellations are governed by the selected credential and appointment rules. Fees are not automatically refundable after an examination starts or for an unexcused no-show.

What is this certification?

A professional credential in AI governance and management. It is not a license to practise and does not replace local regulatory requirements.

Competencies and knowledge framework

RAI-GOV

Responsible AI Governance

Knowledge domains

14%
AI strategy and organizational value

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

16%
Governance, roles and accountability

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

16%
Risk, ethics and responsible use

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

14%
Data, privacy and cybersecurity

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

14%
AI lifecycle and suppliers

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

14%
Implementation and change management

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

12%
Measurement, monitoring, assurance and improvement

A foundational knowledge domain within the ADAM certification scheme.

How competence is assessed

Training completion alone does not confer this credential. Award requires eligibility, assessment and an independent certification decision.

Eligibility, validity and renewal

Credential validity

Defined by scheme

Renewal requirements

Governance, impartiality and public trust

Training delivery, assessment and certification decisions are separated by design. Governance and policy information is published for transparency.

Read governance details · Read certification policies

Frequently asked questions

Is this a licence to practise?

No. It documents assessed added competence and does not replace licensing, regulatory approval or institutional credentialing.

How can an issued credential be checked?

Use the public verification page with the credential number or verification code.