AI Leader.
Strategic AI leadership and governance expertise, formally recognised. The AI Leader credential proves you can lead AI adoption responsibly — at the level your organisation, regulators, and board need.
Level
Leadership
Assessment Time
~4 Hours
CEUs Awarded
20 CEUs
Validity
2 Years
Aligned with international standards
Responsible AI leadership. Formally verified.
The AI Leader credential — formally the Certified Human-Centred AI Practitioner (CHCAIP) — is MHCAI's flagship leadership certification. It proves you understand AI not just as technology, but as a human transformation challenge that requires governance, judgment, and accountability.
Assessed through scenario-based examination and a practical portfolio, CHCAIP is aligned with ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and the EU AI Act. It is the credential organisations look for when appointing AI leads, governance champions, and responsible AI practitioners.
Seven leadership competencies.
Human-centred AI principles and their application to leadership decisions
AI governance frameworks: ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act
AI risk identification, assessment, and treatment at organisational scale
Stakeholder engagement and responsible AI adoption communication
AI impact assessment on people, processes, culture, and governance
Designing AI programmes aligned with international governance standards
Ethical AI decision-making in ambiguous and high-stakes contexts
Leaders who are accountable for how AI is used.
AI programme leads and transformation managers driving enterprise adoption
HR and L&D professionals deploying AI learning programmes at scale
Risk, compliance, and governance professionals with AI in their scope
Consultants advising organisations on responsible AI adoption
Senior managers who lead AI-using teams and need credentialed expertise
Professionals ready to progress from AI Practitioner to a leadership credential
Scenario-based examination plus real-world portfolio.
Scenario Examination
60%45 scenario-based questions testing applied knowledge of governance, risk, and responsible AI practice. 90 minutes, delivered online.
Practical Portfolio
40%A real-world portfolio submission demonstrating applied competency: a risk assessment, governance policy extract, and a stakeholder communication plan.
Pass mark: 70% examination + Competent portfolio
Both components must be passed independently. Portfolio submissions are reviewed by a senior MHCAI assessor within 7 business days.
Everything you receive with your credential.
CHCAIP digital badge — Certified Human-Centred AI Practitioner (LinkedIn verified)
Certificate of Achievement from MHCAI Institute
20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Listing in the MHCAI Certified Practitioners Register
2-year credential validity with renewal pathway to AI Strategist
Alumni access to MHCAI governance practitioner community
LinkedIn verified badge. Share your CHCAIP credential directly to your profile — the credential recognised by AI governance and transformation employers.
You are at Level 3 of 4.
Progress to AI Strategist to add enterprise AI transformation mastery to your credential portfolio.
01
AI Ready Professional
Foundation · Entry-level AI credential
02
AI Practitioner
Practitioner · Role-specific AI skills
03
AI Leader
Leadership · You are here
04
AI Strategist
Advanced · Enterprise AI transformation
The credential your organisation and regulators recognise.
The AI Leader assessment is available online and as part of the AI Leadership Academy. Register today or talk to our team about in-house cohort assessment.