Body of Knowledge and Exam Blueprint v2.1

IAPP AIGP exam prep and study resources

The Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) exam tests how to govern AI across its lifecycle. Use IAPP’s v2.1 blueprint to study governance foundations, applicable laws and frameworks, development, and deployment. The exam has 100 questions and a scaled passing score of 300.

What does the AIGP exam cover?

The exam is for people who need to explain and evaluate AI governance decisions across sectors and jurisdictions. A product lead may need to identify who can approve a release. A compliance specialist may need to identify which role and jurisdiction apply. An engineer may need to explain which test evidence supports a decision about using a model in a particular setting.

Use the Body of Knowledge as your checklist. Read a performance indicator, then apply it to a simple system such as a tool that sorts incoming requests. Identify what the system does, who owns the decision and what evidence would matter if the organization wanted to change how it is used.

As you move through the guides, keep one example system in your notes. Use it to connect the blueprint domains. The same system can give you a way to study role assignment, legal applicability, testing before release and monitoring once people use it.

How should you start studying?

  • If you work in policy or legal, start with the development and deployment domains. Trace how design, data, evaluation, release and monitoring decisions produce evidence.
  • If you work in engineering or product, start with accountability and the laws and frameworks domain. Practice identifying an actor, jurisdiction and source before assuming which rule or standard applies.
  • If the exam is already scheduled, read the format guide and rehearse two separately timed sections. Try the issuer’s free samples before checking the answers, then explain which fact decided each one.

What is in the TestCertify AIGP kit?

The independent kit contains 13 chapters, 200 original drills with explanations, a 12-question diagnostic, 120 flashcards and two 100-question practice exams. You can also use the free syllabus, format guide and 14-session plan with IAPP’s public materials.

The study plan gives you a progression from defining a system’s intended use to deciding what evidence supports a release and who owns monitoring afterward. Use it to connect governance vocabulary to the decisions described in the blueprint.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours should I plan for AIGP preparation?

IAPP recommends planning for at least 30 hours. Add time for objectives outside your current role and for reviewing timed work.

Is AIGP the same as CIPP/US?

AIGP focuses on governing AI across its lifecycle. CIPP/US covers U.S. private-sector privacy law and information management.

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