ICBAI AI Maturity Certification Scheme

The ICBAI AI Maturity Certification Scheme provides organizations with independent validation of their AI implementation maturity.

Our globally recognized framework helps organizations demonstrate compliance with AI regulations, identify improvement opportunities, and showcase their commitment to responsible AI practices.

Certified in AI Maturity Organisation Badge

ICBAI AI Maturity Certification Levels

Organizations can achieve certification at five distinct maturity levels:

  • Level 1: Initial – Basic recognition of AI awareness and preliminary governance
  • Level 2: Managed – Established AI management processes and foundational controls
  • Level 3: Defined – Standardized AI processes and comprehensive governance framework
  • Level 4: Quantitatively Managed – Data-driven optimization of AI processes and measurable outcomes
  • Level 5: Optimizing – Continuous improvement and industry-leading AI practices

Each certification level validates specific capabilities across our five core domains: Governance and Ethics, Strategy and Alignment, Technology and Infrastructure, People and Culture, and Processes and Efficiency.

ICBAI AI Maturity Certification Process

  1. Assessment Selection
    • Self-Assessment (online evaluation with automated reporting)
    • Facilitated Assessment (expert-led evaluation with detailed analysis)
  2. Evidence Collection
    • Documentation review
    • Stakeholder interviews
    • Process observations
    • Implementation verification
  3. Evaluation
    • Assessment against the ICBAI AI Maturity Model criteria
    • Gap analysis and recommendations
    • Determination of certification level
  4. Certification Issuance
    • Official certification at the appropriate maturity level
    • Digital badge for use in marketing and communications
    • Listing in the ICBAI Certified Organizations Directory (optional)
  5. Annual Recertification
    • Review of continued compliance
    • Evaluation of maturity progress
    • Renewal of certification

Benefits of ICBAI AI Maturity Certification

  • Demonstrate compliance with key regulations including the EU AI Act
  • Build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Identify and address AI implementation gaps
  • Benchmark against industry standards
  • Reduce risks associated with AI implementation
  • Support ongoing AI governance and improvement

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ICBAI AI Maturity Framework Pages

AI Maturity Model
AI Maturity Cycle
AI Governance and Ethics
AI Strategy and Alignment
AI Technology and Infrastructure
AI People and Culture
AI Processes and Efficiency

ICBAI AI Maturity Certification Scheme Pages

AI Maturity Certification Scheme
AI Readiness Assessment
AI Maturity Verified Self-Assessment
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AI Maturity Scheme Certified Assessors