How 11 People Got Ready for the AI Act
Project overview
- Company: Mid-sized international organization (~1,000 employees).
- Format: Corporate training (online).
- Product: Artificial Intelligence Compliance Professional for Europe (AICP-E) course.
- Duration: 2 weeks, 20 training hours (split across different dates).
- Initial request: Train a single employee from the legal team.
- Underlying need: Ensure that key personnel across departments are prepared for EU AI Act requirements.
- Solution: Expanded training to 11 participants — 5 from legal, 6 from business teams — with customized content for each group.
Where it started
The company initially approached us with a simple request: provide training AICP-E for one legal specialist. But in our early conversations, it became clear that the implications of the EU AI Act would affect far more than just the legal department.
Their primary concern was ensuring that anyone in a key position could respond confidently to regulatory questions. This required a broader, more tailored training effort—and a fundamental shift in how the organization approached AI compliance.
What the training included
- 11 participants from legal and business teams
- Online format, delivered in two phases due to scheduling constraints
- Custom content aligned with industry context, internal terminology, and cross-departmental needs
- Practical case discussions to build hands-on understanding
- Final assessments to reinforce knowledge and identify follow-up needs
Who delivered the training?
The sessions were delivered by two experienced trainers, each focused on a specific audience segment. Their practical background in AI compliance and business operations ensured that the training was not only informative but highly relevant to participants’ daily roles.
What changed
- Legal and business teams developed a shared understanding of the EU AI Act.
- Internal conversations emerged about how the law will affect different functions.
- A common foundation was laid for future compliance initiatives.
- The company gained confidence in handling potential regulatory scrutiny.
Why this matters
Many companies treat AI regulation as a legal concern only — until it’s too late.
By expanding training beyond one individual, this company took a preventive, integrated approach. That shift not only improved awareness but laid the foundation for responsible AI governance across teams.
And by structuring the training in two phases — one for legal, one for business — the organization overcame scheduling challenges without compromising learning outcomes.
Final thought
One of the biggest lessons from this project?
Start with one team — but be ready to scale. With the right structure, even a small request can evolve into a meaningful organization-wide shift.
In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, the real question isn’t “Do we know the law?”
It’s “Is everyone in our organization ready to act on it?”
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