CAIG — Certified AI Governance Professional | Sigma AI Readiness Model | IFPASA
Built on the Sigma AI Readiness Model · Issued by IFPASA under the American Research Foundation

Certified AI Governance Professional (CAIG)

For individuals. Three credential levels. Post-nominals CAIG or FAIG. The professional certification built on the Sigma AI Readiness Model — the peer-reviewed framework behind the world's leading AI governance assessments. Issued by IFPASA.

Three credential levels

Choose your level

From foundational AI governance literacy to fellowship-level recognition — each CAIG level is built on the curriculum of the Sigma AI Readiness Model, the same published framework used to assess organizations for AIRGC certification. As you progress, you gain not just a credential but deep working knowledge of the standard reshaping AI governance worldwide.

CAIG-A
Associate AI Governance Professional
$350
Includes 6-month Sigma Essentials access
  • No prior governance experience required
  • 5 self-paced online modules (~17 hours)
  • 60 MCQ exam, 90 min, pass mark 70%
  • Automatic award on exam pass
  • CAIG-A digital certificate + badge
  • Associate Registry listing
  • Renewal: 10 CPD credits / 2 years ($150)
Register for CAIG-A →
CAIG-F
Fellow in AI Governance (FAIG)
$1,500
Includes 24-month Sigma Agency ($14,376 value)
  • CAIG-P + 5+ years + contribution evidence
  • Portfolio (5,000–8,000 words)
  • 45-minute senior panel interview
  • Post-nominal: FAIG
  • AIRGC Tier 3 reviewer + senior panel
  • Distinguished Registry with full profile
  • IFPASA Fellows Advisory Council
  • Renewal: 30 CPD credits / 3 years ($600)
Apply for FAIG →

IAASA holders: 30% off CAIG-P · University cohort (5+): 20% off · Corporate cohort (5+): 15% off · NGO: 25% off CAIG-A

Who it is for

Your career in AI governance

Compliance & Risk Officers

CAIG gives you the structured credential to lead AI governance.

Consultants

Credential your AI governance advisory practice at scale.

CIOs / CTOs / CDOs

Demonstrate personal competency alongside organizational responsibility.

Board Members

CAIG-A in 4–6 weeks — fast, credible AI literacy for audit committees.

Academics

CAIG-F (FAIG) for faculty publishing in AI governance and ethics.

IFPASA Fellows

IAASA holders receive 30% off CAIG-P. Extend your credentials into AI governance.

The CAIG–AIRGC flywheel

Earn credentials. Build a practice.

CAIG-P holders are trained in the Sigma AI Readiness Model — making them uniquely qualified to review AIRGC organizational certifications. This creates a self-reinforcing professional flywheel: your credential enables review work, review work deepens your expertise and builds consulting credibility, and consulting demand positions you for FAIG fellowship.

1

Earn CAIG-P

Modules, exam, and portfolio assessment — built on the Sigma AI Readiness Model curriculum.

2

Complete reviewer onboarding

4-hour module covering the Sigma AI Readiness Model rubric and IFPASA review standards. Earns 3 CPD credits.

3

Review AIRGC applications

4 CPD credits + $80 compensation per completed review.

4

Build your practice

Review experience creates consulting demand for AI governance advisory.

5

Progress to FAIG

Senior practitioners with documented contribution earn the fellowship designation.

Start your AI governance credential today

CAIG-A takes 4–6 weeks from registration to credential. No prior experience required. Built on the same Sigma AI Readiness Model used to certify organizations worldwide.