AAIRAdvanced in AI Risk
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What is AAIR?
ISACA specialization for AI risk management. Beta phase since April 2026. Requires active ISACA or equivalent certification. Focus on AI Risk Governance, AI Risk Program Management, and AI Life Cycle Risk Management.
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Quick facts
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
AMF prices are ISACA member prices; the Advanced family (AAIA, AAISM, AAIR) pays ONE shared annual amount (20 USD members, 35 USD non-members). Membership adds 195 USD/year once per person (Germany chapter assumed, varies by chapter).
How is TCO calculated? →Prerequisites
Active CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE or equivalent
Exam format
Renewal & maintenance
CPEs per ISACA policy. A one-time application fee of 50 USD applies after passing the exam.
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Rating
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