AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) is IAPP’s professional certification for people responsible for the governance of artificial intelligence. It brings together an understanding of AI systems, responsible AI principles, risk management and the legal context in which AI is developed and used.

MENA Executive Training provides official IAPP AIGP training and certification preparation for professionals and organisations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As an Official Training Partner of IAPP, we help you build the knowledge to evaluate, develop, integrate and deploy trustworthy AI. Choose live online, in-person or self-study training, with online access available worldwide.

Why Take AIGP AI Governance Training?

Adopting AI creates decisions that reach beyond the technology itself. Organisations need to establish who is accountable, assess potential harm, select appropriate controls and review how systems perform after deployment. AIGP training connects these responsibilities with the foundations of AI, applicable laws and recognised approaches to risk management.

For professionals, this provides a structured way to develop AI governance knowledge and communicate with colleagues across technical, legal and business functions. For organisations and government teams, it can help establish a shared understanding of responsible AI and the questions to ask before introducing new systems.

What Will You Learn on the AIGP Course?

The official IAPP training covers the following areas:

• AI foundations: Understand AI and machine learning terminology, different types of systems, common use cases and the stages involved in developing AI.
• Responsible AI: Explore potential impacts on people and organisations, and the principles that inform trustworthy, ethical AI.
• Governance and risk management: Examine how to establish governance, assign responsibilities, involve stakeholders and identify and manage AI risks.
• AI regulation: Understand the key concepts, risk classifications and governance obligations addressed by AI-specific regulation.
• Other applicable laws: Explore how privacy, intellectual property and other legal frameworks intersect with AI applications.
• AI development: Consider governance during planning, design and development, including the collection and use of data.
• Deployment and ongoing use: Learn what to consider before deployment and how oversight continues after an AI system enters operation.

How Does This Knowledge Apply at Work?

The AIGP Body of Knowledge connects governance with practical responsibilities throughout the AI lifecycle. These include assessing proposed uses, reviewing impacts, defining human oversight, documenting decisions and managing third-party risks. It also addresses monitoring, maintenance and incident management as systems and their operating environments change.

The legal and standards coverage includes the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OECD principles and relevant ISO standards, including ISO/IEC 42001. The emphasis is on understanding their role in AI governance and recognising which requirements and controls need consideration in a particular organisational context.

Who Is AIGP Training For?

AIGP training is intended for professionals developing AI governance and risk management in their organisations, as well as those pursuing the IAPP certification. It is relevant to people whose work involves assessing, approving, overseeing or advising on AI.

Depending on your responsibilities, this may include privacy and data protection, legal and compliance, risk and audit, cybersecurity, data governance, technology and product management. Leaders overseeing AI adoption and public-sector professionals responsible for digital services may also find the subject matter relevant. The focus is on the decisions and oversight needed to use AI responsibly.

AIGP Training in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Based in Doha, Qatar, MENA Executive Training supports individuals, businesses and government teams across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the wider Middle East. You can study AI governance online from your location or speak with us about in-person AIGP training for your team.

In Qatar, our training locations include Doha and Lusail. In Saudi Arabia (KSA), we support training enquiries for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in-person locations include Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with online options also accessible to professionals in Sharjah and the other emirates.

Our regional training locations also include Manama in Bahrain, Muscat in Oman, Kuwait City in Kuwait, Amman in Jordan and Cairo in Egypt. Contact us to confirm available dates and arrangements for your preferred location. Online training is an option for learners elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as worldwide.

Can I Take the AIGP Course Online?

Yes. MENA Executive Training offers live online AIGP training and self-study options alongside in-person delivery. Live online learning provides a scheduled learning environment without travel. Self-study gives you flexibility to organise learning around work commitments. Speak with our team to compare formats and confirm what is included in your chosen course.

For English or Arabic training requirements, ask us to confirm the language arrangements for your preferred format and dates. Training language, course materials and the certification examination are separate considerations; our team can help clarify these before you book.

How Do Training and AIGP Certification Fit Together?

Training develops your knowledge; the AIGP credential is awarded by IAPP after you pass its certification exam and meet its certification requirements. Completing a course does not itself confer AIGP certification. You can take the training to strengthen your professional knowledge even if you are not planning to sit the exam immediately.

MENA Executive Training offers Training Only and Training plus Exam Voucher options. Training Only does not include the certification exam. If you choose an option with an exam voucher, you can use it to arrange your exam through IAPP’s booking process. Confirm the inclusions of your selected option with our team before booking.

How Should I Prepare for the AIGP Exam?

Use the current IAPP AIGP Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint to guide your preparation. Review the topics against your existing experience, identify gaps and allow time for independent study as well as training. IAPP recommends a minimum of 30 hours of study, although individual preparation needs vary. Its study guide and practice resources can help you become familiar with the assessment.

For authoritative certification information and the latest preparation resources, visit IAPP’s AIGP certification page. The official AIGP training outline explains the curriculum.

Contact our team to discuss AIGP training for yourself or your colleagues, compare study options and confirm whether you need training alone or training with an exam voucher.