Adopting AI
Successfully scaling AI from isolated proofs-of-concept to enterprise-wide adoption is critical for maintaining a competitive advantage and ensuring operational resilience. These course help organizations strategically integrate AI within the procurement function, while also focusing on vendor due diligence, governance operationalization, and the management of algorithmic risks. Participants will gain practical knowledge for using everyday AI that balance rapid innovation with long-term compliance the results in measurable business impact.
Acquiring AI
Mastering the nuances of AI acquisition is vital for leaders to safeguard their organizations against the unique risks that traditional IT procurement frameworks often overlook. This series guides participants through the complexities of AI supply chains, from developing risk-aware solicitations to negotiating high-stakes contract clauses and pricing models. Ultimately, participants will have background knowledge to address AI procurements with greater confidence, ensuring AI investments are governed by industry-accepted compliance standards and sustainable performance metrics.
Acquiring AI:
Professional Certifications
Formal credentials for any procurement professional is essential to help an organization standardize AI risk management and ensure vendor accountability in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This highly regarded education program offers a series of specialized, self-paced certifications focusing on distinct AI categories, including indirect risks, autonomous agent platforms, and complex enterprise-scale deployments. These professional designations validate the holder's expertise in navigating the Chain of AI Accountability and managing risks throughout the AI supply chain, providing leaders with confidence that they are qualified to uphold the highest standards of AI governance and procurement excellence.
Certified AI Procurement Sprecialist
Indirect AI Risks
This certification covers foundational 3rd party AI risk management for NON-tech vendors that use AI in their operations and/or to deliver work products. Learners gain familiarity with indirect sources of legal, security, and operational AI risks and learn techniques to establish visibility and mitigations.
Learning Objectives:
Establish baseline risk management practices for 3rd party vendors;
Identify governance frameworks specifically used for non-AI technology vendors that rely on AI tools to accomplish the work and support their operations;
Apply fundamental 3rd party risk assessment and risk management protocols.
Delivery Type
Self-Paced
Delivery Mode
Online
Certified AI Acquisition Professional
AI Agent Platforms
This advanced certification covers platforms that orchestrate multiple AI models and agents (e.g., LangChain, AutoGPT, custom agent frameworks). Learners master complex pricing structures involving multiple API providers, evaluate latency and performance SLAs, and assess vendor lock-in risks in multi-component architectures.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate agent frameworks and multi-agent orchestration platforms;
Evaluate agent guardrail, security, compute, and architectural features;
Calculate usage tiers and rate limits for complex workflows.
Delivery Type
Self-Paced
Delivery Mode
Online
Certified Advanced AI Procurement Specialist
General-Purpose AI
This certification focuses on how to effectively scope and evaluate stand-alone general-purpose AI tools. Learners identify and evaluate AI requirements, comparative model performance metrics, data privacy boundaries, pricing models, and upgrade/update management.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate and compare structural elements and performance metrics of general-purpose AI solutions (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini);
Assess common AI licensing models;
Identify fundamental AI risks and safe practices related to general purpose AI solutions
Delivery Type
Self-Paced
Delivery Mode
Online
Certified Advanced AI Acquisition Professional
Multiplex AI Solutions
The highest-level certification for enterprise-scale AI deployments involving custom models, fine-tuning, and complex integrations. Learners develop expertise in negotiating bespoke contracts with multiple vendors, establishing continuous monitoring frameworks, defining measurable AI performance criteria, and managing long-term vendor relationships for mission-critical AI systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learn to develop end-to-end, component-based scope of work and contract requirements;
Establish complex and robust acceptance criteria;
Define and interpret performance metrics;
Develop strategies for post-deployment oversight monitoring and observability.
Delivery Type
Self-Paced
Delivery Mode
Online
Certified Advanced AI Procurement Specialist
AI-Embedded Platforms
This certification addresses SaaS platforms where AI capabilities are embedded within broader solutions (e.g., Salesforce Einstein, ServiceNow AI). Learners navigate complex licensing structures, "pop up" AI feature introductions, AI reliance on existing enterprise systems, and contract types, structures, and clauses to support practical AI governance needs.
Learning Objectives:
Assess SaaS platforms that contain embedded AI features and models;
Distinguish between embedded AI features and core platform functionality;
Evaluate AI capabilities, data processing agreements for AI-infused services;
Identify best practices in contracting to support continuously-evolving platforms;
Establish contract controls to manage AI risks.
Delivery Type
Self-Paced
Delivery Mode
Online
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