An accelerated prep training for the official AAIR™ Exam
Please note: this training will be available in Q2 2026. Currently in beta.

Live, Instructor-Led Online Training

2026 DATES:
Info@megamind.org for 2026 dates.

TUITION:
$450 EARLY BIRD Tuition
$495 Standard Tuition

ONSITE GROUP TRAINING:
This training is also available for onsite training
for your group of 6 or more.
For scheduling and pricing: info@megamind.org.

ABOUT THE CLASS:

If you’re planning to take the AAIR™ Exam,
then this training is for you!
This INTENSIVE 2-day LIVE, INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE TRAINING prepares you for the official AAIR™ Exam by specifically focusing on developing the critical examination skills required for your success on this very difficult exam.
  • You’ll be provided with a set of invaluable tools and approaches that maximize your chance of mastering the AAIR™ exam..
  • You’ll feel more confident in knowing you are well prepared to take the AAIR™ exam.

This highly interactive, hands-on training is approximately 12 hours (6 hours per day).

Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™):

With the recent advancement of AI, certified IT risk professionals are being tasked with acquiring additional knowledge and expertise pertaining specifically to AI-related security risks. The Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) certification focuses on providing the strategic skills to guide management in addressing AI-related risks, safeguarding organizations from potential financial and reputational harm.

ISACA Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) is the first AI-centric risk management certification designed to help experienced IT professionals reinforce the enterprise’s security risk posture and protect against AI-specific threats. Experienced IT risk professionals are trained to work cross-functionally to recommend a response to AI risk while developing a deep understanding of AI technologies and their challenges.

ABOUT AAIR™ CERTIFICATION:

AAIR™ CERTIFICATION PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

AI Risk Governance and Framework Integration: 
Establishing “zoning laws” for AI by designing governance policies and selecting appropriate frameworks.

AI Risk Program Management: 
Operationalizing AI risk management through effective vendor oversight, supply chain management, and stakeholder reporting.

AI Life Cycle Risk Management: 
Applying technical and strategic controls to ensure data integrity, prevent model drift, and handle AI-specific security incidents.

WHO CAN BENEFIT:

The AAIR™ has been developed by ISACA® for seasoned IT Risk professionals with 5 years IT Risk experience and an active CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CRMP, CRMA, CGRC, CISSP, CERP, CRCM, OR PMI-RMP credential looking to gain AI security enterprise expertise. Especially beneficial for those with proven experience in:

AI Risk Specialists: Analyzing AI-specific threats and lifecycle risks
AI Governance Officers: Developing organizational policies for responsible AI use
Compliance Managers: Ensuring AI initiatives meet regulatory standards like the EU AI Act.
IT Risk Consultants: Providing expert guidance on integrating AI into business strategies while minimizing operational and ethical risks.

ABOUT AAIR™ EXAM:

The Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) Exam consists of 90 multi-choice questions covering 3 job practice domains, testing your risk security knowledge/ ability on real-life job practices leveraged by expert professionals. The vendor-neutral exam consists of multi-choice, scenario-based, and practical application questions administered via in-person PSI testing centers or remote proctoring. Exam candidates have 2.5 hours (150 minutes) to complete.

JOB AREAS TESTED:

These domains focus on the strategic and operational management of risks associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence within an enterprise.

DOMAIN 1: AI Risk Management and Framework Integration
Demonstrates the ability to integrate AI risk into existing enterprise governance structures and leverage industry-standard frameworks.
DOMAIN 2: AI Life Cycle Risk Management
Tests skills in developing and managing a comprehensive AI risk program that supports organizational goals while maintaining security and compliance.
DOMAIN 3: AI  Risk Program Management
Validates technical and strategic expertise in identifying, assessing, and treating risks throughout the entire AI lifecycle—from data collection and model development to deployment and monitoring.

Examination Content Outline

DOMAINS:
1.   AI GOVERNANCE and FRAMEWORK INTEGRATION
1A. AI Foundational Knowledge
1B. Modern Architectures
1C. Governance Frameworks
1D. Regulatory Landscape
2.    AI RISK PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
2A.  Risk Assessment and Treatment
2B.  Cross Functional Communications
2C.  Vendor & Supply Chain Risk
2D.  Policy Development
3.    AI LIFE CYCLE RISK MANAGEMENT
3A.  End-to-End Oversight
3B.  Data Integrity & Bias
3C.  Technical Risk Mitigation
3D.  Continuous Monitoring

AAIR™ PREP EXAM TRAINING

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

This intensive two-day accelerated training covers the three essentials necessary for your success on the AAIR™ Exam:

1) A thorough understanding of the exam itself.

2) A clear understanding of the core concepts that are the basis for the AAIR™.

3) And, an understanding of the numerous terms, being able to clearly define them, as well as having clarity on the underlying concepts.

STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS:

For maximum benefit, each student should purchase & study materials prior to attending the AAIR™ prep training:

  • ISACA AAIR™ Review Manual (coming soon)

  • ISACA AAIR™ Practice Questions, Answers & Explanations Database -12-month subscription (coming soon)

The ISACA AAIR™ Review Manual is organized to supplement understanding of the essential concepts in-line with the exam and covering the following domain areas:

  • AI Risk Management and Framework Integration
  • AI Life Cycle Risk Management
  • AI Risk Program Management
ISACA items may be purchased directly thru the ISACA bookstore (www.isaca.org).
While the critical concepts are explored during the training, the primary focus is on developing the skills and understanding the essentials to mastering this unique examination, there is insufficient time to study in-depth the manual content during the 2-day class.

LANGUAGE:

English

CANCELLATIONS:

Cancellations will be accepted up to 10 working days before the scheduled course. After that time, no refunds will be given but substitutions may be sent at any time or tuition may be applied to a future training class.

Megamind reserves the right to cancel or postpone
any scheduled training class.

For a more detailed description regarding AAIR™ qualifications and the ISACA AAIR™ exam, visit the ISACA.org website.

AAIR™ is a Registered Trade Mark of ISACA.
AAIR™ is an ISACA certification.

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