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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual10 daysTOAG710

Training on AI Governance and Regulatory Frameworks

Strengthen AI governance skills for policymakers and regulators. Develop frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and co-create national AI strategies.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This blended training course is designed for policymakers, regulators, civil society leaders, and professionals aiming to strengthen their skills in AI governance. Through design thinking labs, simulations, journey mapping, and prototyping, participants explore AI system lifecycles, identify governance gaps, test oversight tools, and co-develop national strategies. Scenario exercises address sector-specific challenges, risk mapping, and cross-border regulatory negotiations.

Target Audience:

  • Policymakers and regulators
  • Civil society leaders and advocates
  • Professionals in AI governance and compliance
  • Government officials developing AI strategies
  • Leaders in technology and innovation
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

  • To understand key AI concepts and their governance implications
  • To explore ethics and cybersecurity in AI governance
  • To examine global legal frameworks for AI regulation
  • To map AI system lifecycles and governance gaps
  • To apply design thinking labs for governance solutions
  • To practice journey mapping and prototyping for AI governance
  • To test oversight tools for AI systems
  • To address sector-specific challenges and risk mapping
  • To engage in cross-border regulatory negotiations
  • To co-develop a five-year AI governance roadmap
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Key AI Concepts and Their Governance Implications

  • Understanding the core concepts of AI and machine learning
  • Exploring the governance implications of AI technologies
  • Identifying the stakeholders and actors in AI governance
  • Understanding the policy and regulatory landscape for AI
  • Developing a governance framework for AI
  • Case Study: Mapping the governance implications of an AI technology

Module 2: Ethics and Cybersecurity in AI Governance

  • Understanding the ethical dimensions of AI governance
  • Addressing bias, fairness, and accountability in AI systems
  • Exploring cybersecurity risks and challenges in AI
  • Developing strategies for secure and trustworthy AI
  • Integrating ethics and cybersecurity into AI governance
  • Case Study: Analyzing ethics and cybersecurity in an AI application

Module 3: Global Legal Frameworks for AI Regulation

  • Understanding international AI regulations and standards
  • Exploring national and regional AI strategies and policies
  • Examining the role of international organizations in AI regulation
  • Understanding compliance requirements and best practices
  • Developing strategies for regulatory alignment and cooperation
  • Case Study: Analyzing a global legal framework for AI

Module 4: AI System Lifecycles and Governance Gaps

  • Understanding the lifecycle of AI systems from design to deployment
  • Identifying governance gaps at each stage of the AI lifecycle
  • Assessing risks and challenges in AI system governance
  • Developing strategies for closing governance gaps
  • Building governance structures for AI systems
  • Case Study: Identifying governance gaps in an AI system lifecycle

Module 5: Design Thinking Labs for Governance Solutions

  • Applying design thinking to AI governance challenges
  • Developing innovative governance solutions through labs
  • Prototyping governance frameworks and tools
  • Testing and refining governance solutions
  • Building stakeholder engagement and collaboration
  • Case Study: Developing a governance solution through design thinking

Module 6: Journey Mapping and Prototyping for AI Governance

  • Understanding journey mapping as a governance tool
  • Mapping the AI governance journey for stakeholders
  • Prototyping governance processes and workflows
  • Testing and refining governance prototypes
  • Building user-centered governance frameworks
  • Case Study: Journey mapping and prototyping for AI governance

Module 7: Testing Oversight Tools for AI Systems

  • Understanding the need for oversight in AI systems
  • Developing oversight tools and mechanisms for AI
  • Testing oversight tools for effectiveness and efficiency
  • Evaluating oversight tools for different AI applications
  • Building a comprehensive oversight framework for AI
  • Case Study: Testing an oversight tool for an AI system

Module 8: Sector-Specific Challenges and Risk Mapping

  • Understanding sector-specific challenges in AI governance
  • Mapping risks and opportunities in different sectors
  • Developing sector-specific governance strategies
  • Addressing cross-sectoral issues and interdependencies
  • Building sectoral governance frameworks for AI
  • Case Study: Developing a sector-specific governance strategy

Module 9: Cross-Border Regulatory Negotiations

  • Understanding the challenges and opportunities of cross-border AI governance
  • Developing strategies for regulatory cooperation and harmonization
  • Engaging in cross-border regulatory negotiations
  • Building consensus and trust among regulatory actors
  • Developing mechanisms for cross-border enforcement and compliance
  • Case Study: Conducting a cross-border regulatory negotiation

Module 10: Co-Developing a Five-Year AI Governance Roadmap

  • Developing a shared vision for AI governance
  • Setting strategic objectives and priorities for governance
  • Creating a five-year roadmap for AI governance implementation
  • Identifying resources, partners, and stakeholders for implementation
  • Monitoring and evaluating progress on the roadmap
  • Case Study: Co-developing a five-year AI governance roadmap
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impacts:

  • Strengthened AI governance frameworks
  • Improved identification of governance gaps
  • Enhanced risk mapping and oversight tools
  • Co-developed national AI strategies based on global best practices

Individual Impacts:

  • Understanding of key AI concepts, ethics, and cybersecurity
  • Knowledge of global legal frameworks for AI
  • Skills in design thinking, journey mapping, and prototyping
  • Ability to co-create a five-year AI governance roadmap

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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