Certified AI Manager

For professionals and executives who want to strategically plan AI initiatives, implement them responsibly, and manage them successfully.

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4-day intensive training

Overview

The AI Manager training provides a comprehensive overview of AI methods, their practical application, legal and ethical frameworks, and the management of successful AI projects. Participants learn to realistically assess opportunities and risks, select appropriate technologies, and manage AI initiatives from concept to operation.

Technological foundation

Understand key AI methods and their use cases.

Practical implementation

Learn how an AI model is built from data source to deployment.

Legal compliance and ethics

Incorporate legal requirements and ethical standards into projects.

Successful project management

Steer AI initiatives from planning through to operations.

Target audience

  • Project leaders and program managers in AI or digitalization initiatives
  • Executives from IT, data analysis, innovation, or product development
  • Consultants and internal change agents supporting AI projects
  • Compliance and governance managers bridging technical and regulatory perspectives
  • Professionals and executives who want to establish a legally compliant and responsible use of AI

Content

Module 1 - Fundamentals and diversity of AI methods

  • Introduction to AI: definition, history, technological foundations
  • Learning principles: what does AI learn, what do humans know about it
  • Overview of key methods:
    • Machine learning: linear regression, decision trees, nearest neighbour, XGBoost
    • Training types: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning
    • Deep learning: neural networks, overfitting/underfitting, concept/data drift
    • Model evaluation
    • Natural language processing: from sentiment analysis to LLMs
    • Computer vision: segmentation, classification, detection
    • Transfer learning: simple and complex approaches
    • Generative AI: architectures and current developments

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Module 2 - Implementation and evaluation of AI models

  • Identifying and preparing data sources
  • Annotation steps and use of experts
  • Ensuring data quality (representation, statistical distribution)
  • Creating training, test, and validation datasets
  • Requirements for storage, computing, and bandwidth
  • Selecting AI models or providers
  • Evaluating external models: validity and transferability to own projects

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Module 3 - Legal and ethical frameworks

  • AI development:
    • EU AI Act
    • Data governance
    • Data protection, copyright
  • AI usage:
    • User obligations, data subject rights
    • Liability issues, AI liability directive, sanctions
  • Ethical challenges:
    • Bias, transparency, data protection
    • Gender, diversity, inclusion
    • AI Act as ethical reference framework
  • Case study: analysis and discussion

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Module 4 - Management and operations of AI projects

  • Planning AI projects:
    • Identifying use cases
    • Roles and responsibilities in project teams
    • ROI, feasibility, and risk analysis
    • Data management and data governance
  • Implementation and operations:
    • User perspective and acceptance
    • Testing and evaluation methods
    • Deployment strategies
    • Monitoring and maintaining AI systems
    • Best practices for sustainable operations

Prerequisites

  • No technical background is required. Curiosity and openness to new technologies are sufficient.

Certification

Official Austrian Standards certificate with the title "AI Manager"

  • Exam format: project presentation and oral knowledge exam
  • Language: German or English
  • Duration: approx. 60 minutes
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2290
EUR
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and optional exam fee
Duration
4-day intensive training
Exam
Austrian Standards AI Manager
Location
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FAQs

Who are Bactrya training courses suitable for?
Our programs are aimed at anyone who is interested in artificial intelligence, is already working in this area or sees their professional future in it. Specialists, project managers and managers are addressed.
What previous knowledge do I need?
Foundation training does not require any special previous knowledge. Basic IT skills are helpful, but you can also balance them with your own preparation. Advanced programs may require certain knowledge. Details can be found on the respective course pages.
What proof of completion do you provide?
Regardless of whether you take the exam, we issue a Certificate of Attendance to all participants after every training course. You will also always receive a Certificate of Attendance from Bactrya for workshops. For programs that include an exam, an official certificate can additionally be obtained.
Will I receive a certificate if I complete the training?
After attending a training course, you will first receive a Certificate of Attendance from Bactrya. If you also take the optional exam and pass it successfully, you will receive an official certificate issued by AICCI or Austrian Standards, confirming the knowledge you have acquired.
How does a training course work?
Our training courses are hands-on and clearly structured. After a brief introduction to the topic, you will build solid knowledge step by step. This is supported by practical examples, interactive elements, and exchange with other participants. At the end, we answer any open questions, go through sample exam questions together, review the key content, and discuss common topics and typical questions.
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Depending on the date, the training takes place online or in person. You can find detailed information about the agenda on the respective course page.
Are the training courses online or on-site?
By default, our training courses take place online. On-site sessions can be arranged upon request.
Können ganze Teams geschult werden?
Yes. We offer tailored programs for companies that want to upskill entire teams or departments in the field of artificial intelligence. We will be happy to pepare an individual offer. Contact us to get started.
In which languages are the training courses available?
All training courses are available in German and English. Both language versions are equivalent in content and meet the same quality standards. Additional languages are planned. Please refer to the individual training dates to see which language the session will be delivered in.
Wie kann ich meine Teilnahme bezahlen?
Die Bezahlung erfolgt per Überweisung. Sie können zwischen Vorauszahlung und Zahlung auf Rechnung wählen. Diese Regelung gilt für alle Schulungen und Workshops von Bactrya. Die Rechnung ist vor Beginn der Veranstaltung zu begleichen.
Kann ich meine Teilnahme stornieren?
Eine kostenfreie Stornierung ist bis 15 Werktage vor Beginn der Schulung möglich. Erfolgt die Stornierung später oder erscheint der/die Teilnehmende nicht, wird die volle Teilnahmegebühr fällig. Diese Regelung gilt auch für Schulungen, die im Rahmen eines Schulungspakets gebucht wurden.

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