AI Strategist.
Enterprise AI transformation mastery, formally recognised. The AI Strategist credential is for the professionals who design governance systems, drive regulatory compliance, and advise organisations at the highest level.
Level
Advanced
Assessment Time
~5 Hours
CEUs Awarded
16 CEUs
Validity
2 Years
Regulatory frameworks covered
The highest level of AI governance expertise.
The AI Strategist credential — formally the Certified Responsible AI Professional (CRAP) — is MHCAI's most rigorous certification. It is designed for professionals who are not just using or adopting AI, but who are responsible for making it safe, defensible, and compliant at enterprise scale.
Assessed through extended case study examination and a real governance deliverable, CRAP is aligned with ISO 42001, EU AI Act, and NIST AI RMF. It is the credential sought by regulated industries, global enterprises, and AI-specialist consultancies.
Seven advanced governance competencies.
In-depth application of ISO 42001 AI Management System requirements
EU AI Act risk tier classification, prohibited uses, and compliance obligations
NIST AI RMF framework implementation across enterprise systems
AI risk assessment methodology: identification, scoring, treatment, and escalation
AI governance policy development and board-level communication
AI incident response, crisis communication, and audit preparation
Regulatory engagement: DPO and legal counsel collaboration on AI matters
Specialists who own AI governance outcomes.
Risk, compliance, and governance professionals with AI directly in scope
Data Protection Officers navigating AI-specific privacy obligations
Chief Risk Officers, Heads of Compliance, and Legal Counsel advising on AI
Policy professionals working on organisational AI governance frameworks
Consultants specialising in AI risk, ethics, and regulatory alignment
Senior professionals ready to advance beyond the AI Leader credential
Extended case studies plus a real governance deliverable.
Case Study Examination
50%Four extended case studies requiring application of ISO 42001, EU AI Act, and risk management principles to realistic organisational scenarios. 120 minutes, delivered online.
Governance Deliverable
50%Choose one: an AI risk assessment, an AI use policy, or an audit readiness report for a defined organisational context. Reviewed by a senior MHCAI assessor.
Pass mark: 70% case study examination + Competent governance deliverable
Both components must be passed independently. The governance deliverable is reviewed by a senior MHCAI assessor within 10 business days of submission.
Everything you receive with your credential.
CRAP digital badge — Certified Responsible AI Professional (LinkedIn verified)
MHCAI Certificate of Achievement
16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Certified Responsible AI Professional designation
Listing in MHCAI Governance Specialist Register
Priority access to MHCAI governance practitioner roundtables
2-year validity with renewal pathway
LinkedIn verified badge. The CRAP credential is recognised by regulated industries, enterprise AI teams, and specialist consultancies worldwide.
You are at Level 4 — the highest MHCAI credential.
AI Strategist is the summit of the MHCAI credential ladder — the recognised benchmark for enterprise AI governance expertise.
01
AI Ready Professional
Foundation · Entry-level AI credential
02
AI Practitioner
Practitioner · Role-specific AI skills
03
AI Leader
Leadership · Strategic AI leadership
04
AI Strategist
Advanced · You are here
The governance credential AI-era professionals trust.
The AI Strategist assessment is available online and as part of the AI Governance Academy. Register today or talk to our team about in-house cohort assessment for your compliance function.