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Governance & Compliance

EU AI Act and Responsible AI Compliance

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act introduces the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI, with obligations that depend on the risk level of each AI system. This course explains the Act's scope, risk categories, prohibited practices, requirements for high-risk systems, transparency obligations, general-purpose AI rules and enforcement timeline. Participants learn how to build an AI inventory, classify systems, assess gaps and implement governance processes that support compliance and responsible AI use across the organisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Organisations that develop, deploy, import or distribute AI systems in the EU must understand their obligations and prepare in time. This course gives you a practical compliance approach, translating legal requirements into governance processes, documentation and controls that your organisation can implement.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course combines expert explanation with AI system classification exercises, case studies, gap-assessment workshops, documentation templates and development of an AI compliance roadmap. It provides practical guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the scope, structure and timeline of the EU AI Act
  • Identify roles such as provider, deployer, importer and distributor
  • Classify AI systems according to risk categories
  • Understand requirements for high-risk and general-purpose AI
  • Build an AI inventory and conduct a compliance gap assessment
  • Implement AI governance, documentation and monitoring processes
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Compliance, legal and risk professionals
  • Data protection officers
  • AI, data and IT leaders
  • Product managers and innovation teams using AI
  • Internal auditors and governance professionals
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • AI regulation
  • AI risk classification
  • AI governance
  • Compliance gap assessment
  • Technical documentation
  • Responsible AI practices
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Introduction to the EU AI Act

  1. 09:00–09:54Why AI regulation is needed
  2. 09:54–10:48Scope and territorial application
  3. 10:48–11:00Roles and responsibilities across the AI value chain
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Roles and responsibilities across the AI value chain (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Timeline and phased obligations
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Identifying your organisation's role

Day 2Risk Categories and Prohibited Practices

  1. 09:00–09:54Prohibited AI practices
  2. 09:54–10:48High-risk AI systems and their categories
  3. 10:48–11:00Limited-risk and minimal-risk systems
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Limited-risk and minimal-risk systems (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Transparency obligations, including chatbots and synthetic content
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Classifying AI systems

Day 3Requirements for High-Risk AI

  1. 09:00–09:54Risk management systems
  2. 09:54–10:48Data governance and quality
  3. 10:48–11:00Technical documentation and record-keeping
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Technical documentation and record-keeping (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Human oversight, accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Preparing a high-risk system for conformity assessment

Day 4General-Purpose AI and Enforcement

  1. 09:00–09:54Obligations for general-purpose AI models
  2. 09:54–10:48AI literacy obligations
  3. 10:48–11:00Market surveillance, penalties and enforcement
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Market surveillance, penalties and enforcement (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Interaction with data protection and other EU laws
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Reviewing deployer obligations

Day 5Building an AI Compliance Programme

  1. 09:00–09:54AI inventory and governance structure
  2. 09:54–10:48Policies, impact assessments and approvals
  3. 10:48–11:00Supplier and vendor management
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Supplier and vendor management (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Monitoring, incident reporting and audits
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: AI compliance roadmap

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Barcelona 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Rome 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Cape Town 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Vienna 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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Rome 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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