SMARTTHINK SECUREAI GRC PROFESSIONAL
AI Is Changing Business. Become the Professional Who Knows How to Govern It.
Build practical skills in AI governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, privacy, model risk and AI assurance through a structured 16-week program.
Don’t just learn AI. Learn how to govern it.
16 Weeks | Live Teaching and Hands-On Labs | 16 Portfolio Deliverables | Enterprise Capstone
Next cohort: October 3rd • Application deadline: October 2nd • Sessions: Sat 10am–2pm & Wed 5pm–7pm (EST)
The next era of GRC has arrived
AI is changing how organizations make decisions, use data and serve people. It also raises questions that professionals must be ready to address.
SecureAI GRC Professional connects AI, cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, privacy and assurance. Learn to turn those questions into risk assessments, policies, controls and evidence that you can explain.
You don’t have to become an AI engineer
You need to understand how AI works well enough to govern it. The curriculum starts with no assumed AI or technical background and introduces system components, data flows and risk concepts step by step.
Apply for the Next CohortBuild a portfolio you can explain
Every week produces a named deliverable. Across 16 weeks, you build a body of work that brings governance, risk, compliance and security together.
| Week | Portfolio Deliverable |
|---|---|
| 1 | AI Risk Awareness Brief (Beginner) |
| 2 | AI System Architecture Diagram (Non-Technical) |
| 3 | AI Risk Register v1 |
| 4 | AI Governance Charter |
| 5 | AI Regulatory Mapping Matrix |
| 6 | Enterprise AI Acceptable Use Policy |
| 7 | AI Data Flow & Privacy Impact Map |
| 8 | AI Control Register + Test Results |
| 9 | AI Threat Model Diagram |
| 10 | AI Model Risk Assessment |
| 11 | AI Transparency & Ethics Report |
| 12 | AI Incident Response Playbook |
| 13 | AI Vendor Risk Assessment |
| 14 | AI Audit Readiness Pack |
| 15 | Enterprise AI GRC Program Blueprint |
| 16 | Full SecureAI GRC Capstone Portfolio |
Four curriculum phases
From foundations to professional practice — each week builds on the work before it.
Phase 1 — Foundations | Weeks 1–4
Build the foundation. Explore AI governance and GRC, AI fundamentals for non-engineers, enterprise risk concepts and governance structures.
Phase 2 — Compliance & Control Frameworks | Weeks 5–8
Turn requirements into controls. Explore AI regulations, policies, data governance, privacy, control design and testing.
Phase 3 — Secure AI & Model Risk | Weeks 9–12
Secure and govern AI. Examine prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage, threat modeling, model drift, bias, validation and AI incidents.
Phase 4 — Professional Practice & Capstone | Weeks 13–16
Bring the program together. Practice vendor assessment, audit readiness, executive reporting, enterprise program design and capstone presentation.
Learn. Practice. Build. Defend.
A consistent weekly rhythm gives you time to understand the concepts, apply them in a guided lab and strengthen your portfolio work.
- Wednesday: 2 hours — Live teaching, framework walkthroughs and instructor-led explanation
- Saturday: 3 hours — Hands-on lab and guided work on the weekly artifact
- Independent work: About 2–3 hours weekly to complete assignments
Plan for approximately 7–8 hours of learning each week. The 16-week schedule provides 80 hours of teaching and labs, plus independent work.
Learn the language of modern AI governance
- AI governance, enterprise risk and accountability
- AI policies, compliance mapping and control testing
- Data governance, privacy and responsible AI
- AI security, model risk and human oversight
- Vendor risk, incident response, audit and assurance
The focus is on using concepts to make and explain governance decisions. References to frameworks or regulations do not imply endorsement, accreditation or certification by their issuing bodies.
Built for beginners and experienced professionals
Whether you are building a new career direction or extending established experience, the program provides a structured way to develop AI GRC skills.
Career switchers
Start with AI and GRC foundations and build practical evidence of learning.
Cybersecurity and GRC professionals
Extend your understanding of risks and controls into AI use cases.
IT auditors
Practice AI evidence preparation, control testing and assurance reporting.
Risk and compliance professionals
Connect AI risk to governance responsibilities and compliance mapping.
Privacy professionals
Explore AI data flows, privacy risks and responsible data use.
Third-party risk professionals
Practice AI vendor due diligence and risk assessment.
Technology professionals and consultants
Build governance documentation and practice communicating decisions.
Your final challenge: the SecureAI GRC capstone
Bring the pieces together into an enterprise AI GRC program. In Week 15, you develop your program blueprint. In Week 16, you present your capstone, explain your controls, justify risk decisions and receive peer review and feedback.
Apply for the Next CohortBuild skills relevant to your next step
The topics and practical work may support pathways in AI governance, AI risk, responsible AI, cybersecurity GRC, technology risk, third-party risk, IT audit, compliance, AI assurance and governance consulting.
Career disclaimer: SmartThink does not guarantee employment, placement, promotion, consulting engagements or salary outcomes. Opportunities depend on your experience, skills, location, market conditions and employer requirements.
What learners receive
- 16 weeks of structured, progressive learning
- 80 scheduled hours of teaching and guided labs
- Weekly assignments and practical scenarios
- Knowledge quizzes in the curriculum
- 16 named portfolio deliverables, including the assembled capstone
- Capstone presentation, peer review and feedback
- Interview preparation and career-pathway discussion in Week 16
Invest in practical AI GRC capability
SmartThink SecureAI GRC Professional — 16 weeks • 80 scheduled teaching and lab hours • 16 portfolio deliverables • Enterprise capstone
Tuition: $2,500
Pay in full: $2,250
Installment: $1,000 + 3 payments of $500
Next cohort: October 3rd • Deadline: October 2nd
Apply for the Next CohortSubmitting an application does not confirm enrollment. Review the approved program offer, payment terms and refund policy before you enroll.
See what AI governance looks like in practice
Join a free SecureAI GRC information session: “How AI Is Changing Cybersecurity GRC—and the Skills Professionals Need Next.”
Proposed format: 60-minute live session • Date: September 26, 2026 • Presenter: SmartThink Team
Reserve My Free SeatNo obligation. Learn first. Decide afterward.
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Frequently asked questions
Build the skills to govern AI
AI is changing the questions organizations need to answer. Learn how to assess the risks, build governance documentation and explain your decisions.