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AI Risk Management The NIST Way

Develop AI governance skill using NIST RMF for policymakers, data scientists, and managers covering principles, practices, and risk management applications.

  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    Approx. 3 hours
  • Certificate of completion

    Yes
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this skill path

This journey is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to manage AI-related risks effectively using the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (RMF). Whether you’re a policymaker, data scientist, compliance officer, or AI product manager, this track will guide you through the principles, practices, and real-world applications of AI risk management aligned with NIST standards.

Syllabus

  • AI Risk Management: The NIST Way

    In this track, you will gain a foundational understanding of the NIST AI RMF, its structure, key concepts, and how it supports trustworthy and responsible AI. You will also learn to establish effective AI governance structures and systematically identify and map risks across the AI lifecycle. You will explore methodologies and tools for quantifying and evaluating AI risks, including technical, ethical, and operational dimensions.

    You will discover practical strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks, ensuring AI systems operate within acceptable thresholds, understand the evolving regulatory landscape and how to align AI systems with national and international compliance requirements. you will also dive into real-world scenarios demonstrating the successful application of AI risk management practices, and also explore how machine learning techniques can be applied to detect, predict, and manage risk in AI-driven environments.

    course NIST RMF for AI Risk Management
    course AI Governance, Risk Identification, and Mapping
    course Measuring and Assessing AI Risks
    course AI Risk Mitigation and Management Strategies
    course Regulatory Compliance and AI
    course Practical Applications of AI Risk Management
    course Machine Learning for Risk Management
    course Final Exam: AI Risk Management: The NIST Way

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