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IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) exam guide

Exam AIGP

The IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) shows you can govern AI across its lifecycle: risk, law and standards such as the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF, and controls for AI development and deployment. With AI regulation now in force in the EU and spreading elsewhere, it has become the reference credential for AI governance and responsible AI roles in 2026.

Questions100
Time limit165 minutes
Passing score300 (100-500 scaled score)
Exam fee$799 USD
Valid for2 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or OnVUE online proctored

Format: Multiple choice, including scenario-based questions. Fee note: IAPP member price $649; non-member price includes the first certification maintenance fee.

Who it's for

Privacy, legal, compliance, risk and product professionals, and technical staff, who are building or running an AI governance program.

What the exam covers

I. Understanding the foundations of AI governance (16-20 questions)—
II. Understanding how laws, standards and frameworks apply to AI (19-23 questions)—
III. Understanding how to govern AI development (21-25 questions)—
IV. Understanding how to govern AI deployment and use (21-25 questions)—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: IAPP recommends its AIGP training and familiarity with the Body of Knowledge v2.1 (effective 2 February 2026); privacy or risk background helps.

Keeping it active

Two-year cycle: 20 CPE credits and the certification maintenance fee ($250 for non-members; included in IAPP membership).

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Classifying AI systems and risks
  • Applying the EU AI Act and other AI laws
  • Using frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001
  • Governing AI development: data, testing, documentation
  • Governing deployment: impact assessments, monitoring, incident handling
  • Establishing AI policies, roles and accountability

Job roles

AI Governance LeadResponsible AI ManagerPrivacy CounselAI Risk AnalystCompliance ManagerData Protection OfficerAI Product Manager

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the AIGP Body of Knowledge v2.1 and map each performance indicator to your experience.
  2. Week 2-3: Work through the official AIGP textbook or training; summarise the EU AI Act risk tiers and obligations.
  3. Week 4: Study NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001 and OECD principles and how they differ.
  4. Week 5: Focus on Domains III and IV (development and deployment), which carry the most questions.
  5. Week 6: Take the IAPP sample questions and timed practice exams; review weak domains, then book.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Domains III and IV together are up to 50 of the scored questions; prioritise lifecycle governance controls.
  • Know EU AI Act risk categories and which obligations apply to providers versus deployers.
  • Read scenario questions for who the actor is (developer, deployer, user); answers differ by role.
  • 100 questions in 165 minutes is about 1.6 minutes each; use the 15-minute break to reset.
  • Some questions are unscored pretest items, so do not dwell on unfamiliar ones.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the AIGP exam cost?

$649 for IAPP members and $799 for non-members.

How many questions are on the AIGP?

100 questions in 2 hours 45 minutes, plus a 15-minute break.

Is AIGP worth it?

For privacy, legal and risk professionals moving into AI governance, yes; it is the most recognised AI governance credential so far.

How do I renew AIGP?

Earn 20 CPEs every two years and pay the maintenance fee (included with IAPP membership).

AIGP vs ISACA AAIR?

AIGP is broader on law and governance; ISACA AAIR focuses on AI risk for holders of CRISC or similar.

Official page: iapp.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.