Next Training Session:

Dates & Times:  May 19 - 22, 2025

                         (Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 5pm / Thursday 9am - 12.30pm)

Location:           Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur

Language:         English

Fee:                   CHF 3’500 (Regular) / CHF 1’750 (Academic/NGOs)

** For registrations paid by invoice and not credit card, please email office.cai@zhaw.ch

Elevate your AI Ethics Expertise with the IEEE CertifAIEd™ Assessor Training! Deep-dive training in the key areas of Ethical Transparency, Ethical Privacy, Ethical Accountability, and Ethical Algorithmic Bias.

Participants who successfully complete the training receive a certificate from IEEE Standards Association, thus achieving the first step towards becoming an IEEE CertifAIEd™ authorized assessor.

This training is the first of its kind in Switzerland and is provided by IEEE CertifAIEd™ certified trainers.

Audience:  Representatives of academia (universities), NGO's and from the private sector in the Zurich region and beyond interested in becoming leaders in AI ethics assessments.

Ethical assessment of Autonomous Intelligent Systems (AIS) is a rapidly growing expectation across multiple industries. By augmenting your portfolio with IEEE CertifAIEd™, you will have acquired a recognized expertise in AI ethics.

The IEEE CertifAIEd™ AI Ethics Program is the culmination of work pioneered by IEEE through a diverse, interdisciplinary group of AI Ethics experts, and uniquely addresses criteria including Algorithmic Bias, Ethical Transparency, Privacy, and Accountability. IEEE CertifAIEd™ is compatible with upcoming regulations such as the EU AI Act. 

IEEE CertifAIEd Overview

The IEEE Training is provided by IEEE and organized by ZHAW's Center for AI and the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics. It consists of a 3.5 day on-site training on the premises of ZHAW in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Highlights:

• Become proficient in the key principles of AI Ethics and the IEEE CertifAIEd™ criteria and certification process.
• Work with experts and other trainees on how to assess products, services, and systems from an ethical perspective.
• Gain knowledge of fundamental concepts such as AI ethics and ethics profiling.
• Discover what the IEEE CertifAIEd™ mark exemplifies on AIS products, services, and systems.

See more information on the IEEE CertifAIEd training here.

Prerequisites:

• No special prerequisites for participation required. Experience in the areas of AI/ML, AI Ethics or Standards is an advantage

Schedule (preliminary):

• Day 1: Introduction to IEEE CertifAIEd
  • Welcome and warm-up
  • Use Case: Certification of the City of Vienna
  • Introduction to AI Ethics
  • The CertifAIEd criteria suites
  • Ethical Profiling
• Day 2: Transparency and Accountability
  • Introduction to the Ethical Transparency Criteria Suite
  • Introduction to the Ethical Accountability Criteria Suite
  • Use case workshops: Collaborative exploration and dynamic discussions to deepen practical understanding.
• Day 3: Privacy and Algorithmic Bias
  • Introduction to the Ethical Privacy Criteria Suite
  • Introduction to the Algorithmic Bias Criteria Suite
  • Use case workshops: Collaborative exploration and dynamic discussions to deepen practical understanding.
  • Exam Preparation
• Day 4: Final Exam

By becoming an IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor, individuals will play a crucial role in guiding organizations towards ethical compliance and responsible AI innovation. Assessors will be able to offer ethical AI compliance services implementing the rigorous IEEE CertifAIEd criteria for ethical and trustworthy AI. The IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor role involves assessing and determining the ethical impact of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS), culminating in conducting formal assessments for certification purposes. This role empowers individuals to contribute substantially to the advancement of responsible and trustworthy AI development.

The roadmap for becoming an IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor involves the following steps:

• IEEE CertifAIEd Authorized Assessor training
  • Participation in 3.5 days dedicated training programme
  • Successful completion of final exam on the last day of training
• Competency Review
  • Completion of the IEEE Case for AI Competency
  • Evaluation by the CertifAIEd Competency Review Panel
• Recommendation for the IEEE CertifAIEd Assessor status

The registration is binding. A contribution towards expenses of CHF 100 will be charged for cancellations until May 9, 2025. Cancellations after May 9, 2025 and no-shows will not be refunded. To complete the registration, a license agreement with IEEE SA has to be signed by each participant. The license agreement specifies the appropriate use of IEEE CertifAIEd training material and IEEE Intellectual Property.

Data protection: By submitting your registration, you agree that your contact details may be used in connection with this event. In particular, they may be shared with IEEE SA, e.g. for the purpose of signature of the license agreement. The organizer is granted permission to take photographs during the event and to use these photographs in connection with the event for public relations and documentation, both analogue and digital.