The Global Education Infrastructure for Responsible AI
A New Kind of Academy for a New Kind of Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the operating logic of our world — faster than regulation, education, or culture can adapt.
It governs economies, public decisions, and digital life itself. Yet while algorithms evolve exponentially, institutions still learn linearly.
The AIGN AI Governance Academy closes this gap. Built on the scientific architecture of AIGN OS – The Operating System for Responsible AI Governance, and registered as a scientific work under DOI 10.5281/zenodo.17462560, the Academy turns research into capability and capability into trust. It is not a course marketplace — it is a global education infrastructure that teaches, measures, and certifies systemic AI Governance competence.
Where regulation defines obligations – the AIGN Academy builds the people and institutions who can fulfil them.
Why Now – The Global AI Governance Education Gap
Every continent is passing AI laws, yet no global system exists to develop the human competence those laws require.
| The World Has … | What’s Still Missing … |
|---|---|
| EU AI Act · ISO/IEC 42001 · NIST AI RMF | Certified people who can implement them |
| AI ethics awareness | Measurable competence and governance artefacts |
| Compliance checklists | Continuous education and renewable trust labels |
To close this gap, the AIGN AI Governance Academy operates at three levels – Professional, Education and Corporate – building the human, academic and organizational competence that regulation now demands.
The AIGN AI Governance Academy bridges this divide — translating complex regulation into structured, evidence-based learning that scales globally.
What the AIGN AI Governance Academy Offers
The Academy functions as the education and certification infrastructure of the global AIGN OS ecosystem.
It connects research, regulation, and practice across individuals, institutions, and organizations. The Academy serves as the certification backbone of the AIGN Trust Infrastructure – turning principles into practice across every level of society.
1. Professional Programs
For individuals – professionals, students, researchers, policymakers.
Participants study the seven-layer logic of AIGN OS and earn the AIGN Professional Trust Label, a verifiable credential proving competence in Responsible AI Governance.
2. Education Trust Labels
For schools, universities, and research institutions.
The AIGN Education Trust Label honors institutions that embed systemic AI Governance into teaching, management, and campus culture — from ethics curricula to organizational policy.
(First awarded at Fayston Preparatory School, Seoul 2025.)
3. Corporate Trust Labels
For enterprises, public bodies, and NGOs.
The AIGN Corporate Trust Label certifies organizations that operationalize AI Governance through documented controls, accountability mechanisms, and cultural readiness.
It turns compliance into continuous assurance — proving that responsible AI is not a statement, but a system.
Together, these three pathways form the complete education ecosystem of the AIGN AI Governance Academy — training the people, accrediting the institutions, and certifying the organizations that define the future of trustworthy AI.
The Systemic Governance Curriculum
Every program within the Academy follows the seven-layer logic of AIGN OS, combining law, technology, and ethics into measurable competence.
- AI Law & Principles – Understand the EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, and global legal frameworks.
- Standards & Risk Management – Apply ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF controls.
- Governance by Design – Integrate trust mechanisms into technical architecture.
- Data & Operations – Manage bias, traceability, and risk in practice.
- Organizational Integration – Embed governance into ERP and business systems.
- Assurance & Stress Testing – Simulate real-world crises using the AIGN Stress Test.
- Culture & Leadership – Build ethical resilience and trust-driven decision-making.
Each module concludes with an audit-grade artefact — evidence that demonstrates verifiable governance competence.
Credentials & Recognition
Graduates of the Professional Track receive the AIGN Professional Trust Label — a renewable, machine-verifiable credential issued through the AIGN Trust Infrastructure and recorded in the Global Trust Registry.
Institutional and organizational partners may also be awarded the AIGN Education Trust Label or the AIGN Corporate Trust Label, validating their systemic readiness for responsible AI.
Aligned with: EU AI Act (Title IV) · ISO/IEC 42001 · NIST AI RMF · OECD AI Principles · UNESCO Ethics Framework
Why Join the AIGN AI Governance Academy
- Scientific Authority – All programs are anchored in peer-reviewed research and DOI-registered.
- Regulatory Alignment – Designed for the era of AI laws — not generic tech training.
- Evidence-Driven Learning – Every assignment produces auditable governance artefacts verified via the AIGN Registry.
- Global Community – Connect with experts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
- Career Differentiation – Demonstrate that you don’t just work with AI — you govern it responsibly.
Your learning outcomes are not theoretical – they are measurable, certifiable, and globally comparable.
Programs & Licenses
Individual Programs
| Program | Description | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Track | Full certification including modules + AIGN Trust Label (T1–T5) | 490 € |
| Student & Research Track | For enrolled students & PhD researchers (worldwide) | 190 € |
Institutional Programs
| Program | Description | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Trust Label | For schools & universities integrating systemic AI Governance | On request |
| Corporate Trust Label | For enterprises & public bodies committed to Responsible AI Governance | On request |
All licenses include lifetime access to AIGN Academy materials, ASGR readiness benchmarking, and annual renewal options.
AIGN licenses are designed for global accessibility – high scientific depth, transparent pricing, and renewable trust assurance.
How to Join
- Apply Online – Send your interest to message@now.digital
- Receive Admission Confirmation
- Start Learning – Access your modules via the AIGN Academy platform
- Submit Evidence & Complete Validation
- Get Certified – Receive your digital Trust Label and Registry entry
Applications are reviewed continuously. Early cohorts gain priority access to new modules and pilot programs.
Join the Movement
Become part of the first global generation of certified AI Governance professionals.
Empower your institution or organization to lead with integrity, accountability, and trust.
👉 Apply now · Enroll globally · Lead with trust.
Legal Notice
© Patrick Upmann – All rights reserved.
All frameworks, terminologies, and architectures of AIGN OS and the AIGN AI Governance Academy are the intellectual property of Patrick Upmann.
Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited under international IP law.
Key Takeaways
- The AIGN AI Governance Academy is the world’s first DOI-registered education infrastructure for Responsible AI Governance.
- It translates regulation into measurable competence through a seven-layer curriculum.
- Graduates and institutions earn verifiable AIGN Trust Labels – the new global benchmark for trust and accountability.
- Participation connects you to a worldwide network of experts shaping the governance of intelligent systems.