AI Compliance Officer (AICO)

About the Scheme

The Yayasan Peneraju Financing Scheme for Bumiputera is a government-supported program that helps empower Bumiputera professionals in Malaysia to advance their skills and career opportunities. Qualified participants can obtain funding to pursue internationally recognised certifications in high-demand fields, including Information Technology and Cybersecurity. This initiative is intended for individuals dedicated to upskilling, enhancing employability and making a positive impact on Malaysia’s economic growth.

About the Course

This course is designed for Bumiputera working professionals to meet new regulatory demands and emerging industry standards. As Malaysia moves toward a data-driven economy, the role of an AI Compliance Officer has become essential in ensuring responsible and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence within organizations.

The AI Compliance Officer program is a 12-day intensive professional certification pathway designed to equip participants with the essential skills to manage data protection, information security, and AI governance in today’s digital economy. Integrating 3 globally recognized certifications – EXIN Privacy & Data Protection, EXIN Information Security Management ISO/IEC 27001 and EXIN AI Compliance Professional, the program provides comprehensive knowledge of data privacy frameworks, cybersecurity controls, AI ethics and regulatory compliance.

Participants will learn to align AI innovation with PDPA, GDPR and EU AI Act standards through case studies and applied exercises. Graduates emerge as Certified AI Compliance Officers, capable of leading responsible and secure AI implementation across industries.

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    Apply global and national data protection frameworks (PDPA 2010, GDPR) to ensure lawful data handling and organizational compliance.
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    Implement information-security controls aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 to safeguard digital assets and mitigate cyber risks.
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    Understand the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, including core concepts, data ethics, bias management and AI lifecycle governance.
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    Evaluate and manage AI-related compliance requirements, aligning with the EU AI Act, Malaysia AI Roadmap and responsible AI standards.
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    Design and implement an AI Compliance Framework that integrates privacy, security, and ethical AI practices across the enterprise.
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    Lead organizational change by fostering a culture of digital trust, transparency and accountability.
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    Strengthen Bumiputera participation in high-value digital governance and compliance roles, contributing to Malaysia’s Madani Economy and inclusive talent growth.

• ⭐ Star Outcome
  Graduates of this program will earn 4 internationally recognized EXIN certifications and be qualified as Certified AI Compliance Officers, equipped to lead ethical, secure and regulation-aligned AI transformation across industries.