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.
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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
Assessment Selection
Self-Assessment (online evaluation with automated reporting)
Facilitated Assessment (expert-led evaluation with detailed analysis)
Evidence Collection
Documentation review
Stakeholder interviews
Process observations
Implementation verification
Evaluation
Assessment against the ICBAI AI Maturity Model criteria
Gap analysis and recommendations
Determination of certification level
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)
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
Or Contact us at certification@icbai.org to begin your certification journey or learn more about how the ICBAI AI Maturity Certification can benefit your organization.