As AI transforms economies across the Middle East, from smart cities in the UAE to digital government in Saudi Arabia, there has never been a greater need for ethical, secure and well-governed AI systems.
The AI Governance Practitioner Certificate (MENA) is designed for compliance professionals, information governance officers and legal professionals who are ready to drive responsible AI implementation while aligning with regional values, regulatory priorities and global best practices. In just six modules, this immersive course will empower you to understand AI's potential, address its challenges, and harness its power responsibly for public benefit.
From real-world case studies to the latest regulatory updates, you will gain a good understanding of how to manage AI ethically, securely, and in compliance with emerging laws. Enrol on this course to future proof your organisation and position yourself as a forward-thinking leader who can bridge the gap between law, ethics, and technology
Structure
This course comprises of six modules which are delivered over 4 days, delivered once a week from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Every module is taught with practical case studies and exercises alongside comprehensive materials and an online resource lab. The course concludes with an online assessment which must be completed within thirty days.
Module 1
AI Foundations and Key Concepts
Explain AI concepts, including technologies, applications, and key milestones in its evolution.
Module 2
AI Risks, Consequences, and Ethical Considerations
Identify real-world examples of AI risks and demonstrate an understanding of their legal and ethical dimensions.
Module 3
Legal Challenges for AI Deployment
Overcome legal challenges including privacy, copyright, discrimination, product liability etc.
Module 4
The Regulatory Approach
Examine the ever changing regulatory landscape in the Middle East and Europe, understanding implications for high-risk AI systems and compliance requirements.
Module 5
Privacy and Data Protection Implications of AI
Mitigate the privacy risks associated with AI deployment, with a focus on Middle East data protection laws such as PDPL as well as Europe's GDPR.
Module 6
Building AI Compliance Strategies
Propose ethical and compliance-focused solutions to mitigate AI risks while balancing innovation and regulatory adherence.
Understand the regulatory classification of AI systems
Identify and mitigate risks
Assess privacy implications of AI systems
Assess wider legal implications
Develop frameworks for transparent, fair, and accountable AI
Apply ethical principles
Evaluate societal implications of AI
Develop policies for responsible AI development and usage.
Prepare for future regulatory developments
Recognise global differences in AI regulations
Key
Features
Online
$3,500 plus VAT
Classroom
$5,000 plus VAT
Duration
4 Days Course
4 days of live training
Examines all aspects of AI Governance
Comprehensive learning materials
Online Resource Lab with 12 months access
Online assessment
30 CPD Credits
Course tutors
All our associates are experienced information governance professionals who have been training and advising in this field for many years.
Ibrahim Hasan
Course Director
Ibrahim is acknowledged as a leading authority on information rights law. He is often called upon by the print and broadcast media to provide comment and analysis. Ibrahim has taught at postgraduate level and presented papers at conferences around the world. His clients including multi national corporations, government departments and local authorities.
Philip Jones
Course Tutor
Philip has 40 years of information management experience in the public and private sectors both as a practitioner and at a senior management level. He was Head of Information Governance at Staffordshire Council. Philip holds a masters degree in information management and an MBA. He is a senior associate for Act Now and Chair of the Exam Panel.
Scott Sammons
Course Tutor
Scott is an information governance specialist with over 15 years of experience. He has delivered a number international projects for Act Now Training and is a senior tutor on the Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice. His previous roles include European Data Protection Lead for a bank and GDPR Implementation lead for a council. He is a former Chair of the IRMS.
Susan Wolf
Course Tutor
Susan holds a judicial position as a Fee Paid Member of the Upper Tribunal (Information Rights). She spent ten years teaching the LLM in Information Rights Law at Northumbria University and developed their Postgraduate Certificate in Data Protection Law and Information Governance. Susan is one of the senior curriculum developers for Act Now Training.
Lynn Wyeth
Course Tutor
Lynn is the Head of Information Governance for a large local authority and has over 20 years of experience as a practitioner. She holds a post graduate diploma in Information Rights, the CISMP certificate and is an accredited HSCIPP privacy practitioner. She is the author of two books and is currently undertaking a PhD. Her experience is across GDPR, FOI and RIPA.
Iain Harrison
Course Tutor
Iain is currently an Information Governance Risk Manager for a large local authority and has over 20 years of experience. He has been delivering training for Act Now for over 7 years in GDPR and FOI for public, private and charitable organisations. His extensive experience in planning and implementation of Information Rights legislation allows him to bring training sessions to life.
Kirsty Squires
Course Tutor
Kirsty is currently a DPO for a number of local authorities and has over 15 years of experience in Data Governance. She has led the IG Project Team on transformation projects to deliver local government restructure in Northamptonshire, dealing with issues including information sharing, data protection by design and leading on training and policy development.
Naomi Matthews
Course Tutor
Naomi is a local authority lawyer and holds a judicial position as a Fee Paid Member of the Upper Tribunal (Information Rights). She has extensive experience in all areas of information compliance and RIPA. Her training has been commended by RIPA inspectors and her advice has helped many local authorities understand the law and practicalities of covert surveillance.
Suzanne Ballabás
Course Tutor
Suzanne Ballabás, is a privacy professional with over ten years of practical experience in implementing privacy practices across various international organisations, in addition to acting as a compliance officer for multiple regulated entities within the UAE’s financial districts of DIFC and ADGM.
Olu Odeniyi
Course Tutor
Olu Odeniyi is a Cyber Security, Information Security and Digital Transformation Trusted Advisor who has 30 years' experience helping organisations maximise gain from technology solutions, including optimisation of business operations and processes. During this time, Olu held several key senior leadership, strategic and operational positions, in the public and private sectors.
Robert Bateman
Course Tutor
Robert Bateman is a trainer and writer specialising in privacy, data protection, security, and AI. He is a respected voice on privacy and has been writing, researching, and leading conversations in the field since 2017.
Craig Geddes
Course Tutor
Craig is a qualified archivist and records manager, with 28 years experience working across the range of information governance activities. He has worked for several Scottish local authorities as Archivist, Records Manager, and Senior Information and Improvement Officer.
