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Standard — AICI

AICI — AI Governance Infrastructure Certification Index

A certification framework for evaluating the maturity and completeness of an organization's AI governance infrastructure

Executive summary

The AICI provides a structured methodology for assessing and certifying the maturity of an organization's AI governance infrastructure. It establishes clear maturity levels, certification criteria, and assessment processes that allow organizations to benchmark their governance posture, identify gaps, and demonstrate credible governance capability to stakeholders, regulators, and partners.

Scope

AICI applies to organizations seeking to formally evaluate and certify their AI governance infrastructure. It covers governance maturity levels, certification criteria across key governance domains, and the assessment methodology used to determine certification status.

Maturity levels

1
Foundation

The organization has established basic AI governance policies, assigned initial governance responsibilities, and begun documenting AI system inventories. Governance processes are nascent but directionally aligned.

2
Operational

The organization has implemented structured governance processes, established accountability frameworks, and integrated AI risk management into operational workflows. Governance is consistently applied across material AI systems.

3
Advanced

The organization demonstrates comprehensive, enterprise-wide AI governance with mature oversight mechanisms, continuous improvement processes, and demonstrable alignment with recognized governance standards.

Who it applies to

Organizations seeking to formally demonstrate AI governance maturity
Enterprises preparing for regulatory scrutiny of AI programs
Organizations requiring third-party validation of governance capability
Boards and executives seeking assurance on AI governance posture

How TISAIG uses AICI

TISAIG uses the AICI framework to structure its governance maturity assessments and to provide clients with a credible, standards-aligned certification pathway. Assessments conducted under TISAIG's Outcome Assurance Evaluation service are benchmarked against AICI criteria.

Note: This is an executive summary. Full standard documentation is available to licensed organizations.