Empire Certified AI Governance Analyst
The ECAIG credential shows you can do the real work of an AI governance analyst: stand up a governance program, manage AI risk with recognized frameworks, translate regulation into concrete controls, and operate, monitor, and audit the whole thing over time. It is the capstone of Empire’s AI Governance and Compliance career path.
You complete your purchase and sit the exam on the Empire eLearning platform.
At a glance
- FormatMultiple choice (computer-adaptive)
- Number of questions100 to 125
- Duration2 hours
- ResultPass / Fail
- Exam languageEnglish
- Attempts4 per 12 months
- Voucher includes2 attempts
- Voucher validity1 year
- Credential validity3 years
- PrerequisitesNone required
- CredentialVerifiable Open Badge 3.0
About this certification
The Empire Certified AI Governance Analyst (ECAIG) credential shows that you can do the real work of an AI governance analyst: stand up a governance program, manage AI risk with recognized frameworks, translate regulation into concrete controls, and operate, monitor, and audit the whole thing over time.
It is the capstone credential of Empire’s AI Governance and Compliance path. This is a can-you-do-the-job credential, not a memory test. The exam is scenario driven and adaptive: it adjusts to your ability as you answer, so it reaches a confident, fair decision about your competence efficiently.
ECAIG proves your capability across the areas that path teaches: governance foundations and responsible AI principles, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, AI management systems under ISO/IEC 42001, classification and obligations under the EU AI Act, and the day to day practice of operating, documenting, monitoring, and auditing a live program. A data science background is not required.
Exam blueprint
Questions are drawn across these areas, weighted as shown.
What to expect
The ECAIG exam is a computer-adaptive, proctored exam with a two-hour time limit. The questions adjust to your performance, so the exam measures your ability efficiently and no two candidates see the same set. It is closed book: notes and outside resources are not allowed. You complete identity verification and an automated proctoring check before you start. Because the exam is adaptive, the number of questions varies from one candidate to another, and it ends once it has enough information to decide your result, within the time limit. You cannot return to or change a previous answer. Your result is pass or fail against a scaled passing standard.
Who it's for
ECAIG is for governance, risk, audit, privacy, and compliance practitioners moving into AI oversight, and for analysts and program leads responsible for how an organization adopts AI responsibly. It suits anyone who has completed the AI Governance and Compliance path and wants to prove the capability.
- Governance, risk, and compliance practitioners moving into AI oversight
- Privacy, audit, and internal control professionals covering AI systems
- AI governance analysts and program leads
- Security and technology managers accountable for responsible AI adoption
How to get certified
Prepare
Work through the AI Governance and Compliance path, which teaches the full workflow the exam assesses.
Get your voucher
Purchase your ECAIG exam voucher.
Verify
Complete identity verification and the automated proctoring check, and accept the exam terms.
Take the exam
Sit the adaptive exam online within the time limit.
Earn your credential
Receive your certificate and badge on passing.
Validity & renewal
Your certification is valid for 3 years from the day you pass. Keep it current through continuing education, tracked automatically when you complete eligible content on Empire platforms.
Up to 4 attempts within 12 months, with a required waiting period between attempts.
What you earn
- A verifiable digital certificate with a unique verification link.
- A shareable Open Badge 3.0 credential employers can confirm instantly.
Ready to earn your ECAIG?
Get your voucher and complete identity verification, then sit the adaptive, proctored exam online. On passing, you receive your certificate and verifiable badge. Not exam-ready yet? Start the recommended career path first to prepare.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a data science or machine learning background?
No. ECAIG assesses governance work, not model building. You need to be able to classify systems, assess and treat risk, turn regulation into controls, and audit a program. Familiarity with basic risk and compliance concepts helps, but no technical AI background is required.
Which frameworks and regulations does the exam cover?
The exam covers AI governance foundations and responsible AI principles, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, AI management systems under ISO/IEC 42001, the EU AI Act across scope, roles, prohibited practices, high-risk obligations, conformity assessment and GPAI, plus operating, documenting, monitoring, and auditing a live program. See the exam blueprint above for the weight of each area.
Do I need experience or another certification first?
No. There is no formal prerequisite. Completing the AI Governance and Compliance career path is the recommended and sufficient preparation, since the exam assesses the full workflow those courses teach.
How is the exam delivered?
ECAIG is an online, proctored, computer-adaptive exam with a two-hour time limit. The number of questions varies within a set range as the exam adapts to your answers, so no two candidates see the same set. You complete identity verification and an automated proctoring check before you start, and it is closed book.
How is it graded?
The exam is pass or fail against a scaled passing standard. Because it is adaptive, you receive a pass or fail decision rather than a raw percentage.
How many attempts do I get?
Up to 4 attempts within 12 months, with a required waiting period between attempts. Each voucher includes 2 attempts and is valid for 1 year from purchase.
How long is the credential valid, and how do I keep it current?
Your ECAIG credential is valid for 3 years from the day you pass. You keep it current through continuing education, tracked automatically when you complete eligible content on Empire platforms.
What do I earn?
A verifiable digital certificate with a unique verification link, and a shareable Open Badge 3.0 credential that employers can confirm instantly.