Professional Trust Label

Your Certified Proof of Responsible AI Governance Accountability & Competence

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a technological experiment. It is becoming regulated infrastructure. Competence is validated not as knowledge, but as the ability to carry accountable governance responsibility. As AI systems enter binding regulatory frameworks worldwide (EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, sectoral supervision), a new question defines careers, audits, and reputation:

Who can be trusted to govern AI responsibly — and who can prove it?

The AIGN Professional Trust Label exists to answer this question —
as part of a globally referenced AI governance framework built to make competence auditable, comparable, and verifiable.

It is not a course certificate.
It is a validated and verifiable professional trust credential, awarded through Independent assessment refers to validation against a defined rubric, independent of training participation or self-declaration, and conducted under the AIGN Academy Review Board protocol.

Why Validation Beats Training

Most certifications prove that someone has completed a course.
They rarely prove that someone can carry responsibility.

The AIGN Professional Trust Label follows a different logic:

• competence is demonstrated, not taught
• governance is documented, not described
• trust is validated, not assumed

By certifying people based on existing knowledge, documented artefacts, and independent review, the Trust Label creates something training alone cannot deliver:

accountable, auditable, and transferable professional trust.

This approach benefits not only individuals —
it strengthens governance maturity across organizations and institutions.

Why This Matters — Now and in the Future

What the Professional Trust Label Is

The AIGN Professional Trust Label is a DOI-registered, evidence-based certification for individual competence in Responsible AI Governance.

It validates demonstrated competence to:

• interpret regulatory requirements
• translate them into governance practice
• document and evidence governance decisions
• withstand professional and regulatory scrutiny

This credential is embedded in the AIGN Trust Infrastructure, ensuring global comparability, verifiability, and long-term relevance.

The Pillars That Make This Credential Valuable

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How the Certification Works (Clear & Predictable)

Step 1 – Orientation & Reference Access
You receive structured orientation and reference access to the governance frameworks used for validation.

This includes:

• Responsible AI Governance reference framework
• EU AI Act governance and accountability context
• ISO/IEC 42001 competence and governance alignment

This step does not constitute training or instruction.
It ensures transparency and a common reference baseline for validation.

Outcome: clear evaluation framework — no ambiguity.

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Step 2 – Competence Validation
You choose one validation path:

• Knowledge Check (MCQ)
• Portfolio / Artefact Review (policy, project, research, or use case)

Your submission is assessed against a defined scientific evaluation rubric under the AIGN Academy Review Board protocol.

Outcome: documented validation report.

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Step 3 – Certification & Trust Issuance
After successful validation you receive:

• your AIGN Professional Trust Label
• a DOI-linked digital certificate
• a unique ASGR-P validation code
• entry into the Global Trust Registry

Outcome: public, verifiable professional trust.

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Step 4 – Validity & Renewal
Your credential is valid for 12 months.

Optional annual renewal ensures:

• continued regulatory relevance
• maintained credibility
• updated validation where required

What You Receive

Step	Service	Output
Eligibility Review	Background & plausibility check	Eligibility confirmation
Orientation	Access to core governance references	Reference Pack & Guide
Validation	MCQ or artefact review	Validation Report
Certification	DOI-linked Trust Label	Certificate & Badge
Trust Registration	Global Registry entry	ASGR-P Code
Validity	12-month trust period	Public verification
Renewal (optional)	Revalidation	Continued trust

Pricing

• Professional License: €490
• Student & Researcher License: €190 (proof of enrolment required)

Optional annual renewal available at a discounted rate.

This is not a training fee.
It is a licensing and validation fee for verifiable professional trust.

Certification may be denied if demonstrated competence does not meet the validation criteria.

Who It’s For

This credential is relevant wherever AI decisions carry responsibility.

• AI engineers · Data scientists · Legal & compliance leaders
• Researchers · Ethics officers · Regulators · Policymakers
• Educators · Consultants · Corporate governance teams

Where AI decisions carry responsibility, this credential is relevant.

Legal & Scientific Protectio

All structures, terminology, and system architectures are protected intellectual creations. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

© Patrick Upmann – All rights reserved.

Your Journey

1. Apply Online
   Send your application to message@now.digital with your name, role, and professional or academic background.
2. Submit Your Evidence
   Provide your short reflection and one supporting document (policy, project, research paper, or use case) demonstrating your understanding of Responsible AI Governance.
3. Scientific Validation
   Your submission is reviewed under the AIGN Academy Review Board protocol.
   Validation follows the official rubric defined in the AIGN Academy DOI framework (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17462560).
4. Get Certified
   Upon successful validation, you receive your AIGN Professional Trust Label — a DOI-linked credential with a unique ASGR-P validation code, verifiable through the Global Trust Registry.
5. Join the Network
   Gain access to member updates, insights, and renewal opportunities within the AIGN AI Governance Academy community.