AI Manager
For those who bring artificial intelligence into a company and are responsible for making sure it is used lawfully, safely and profitably.
- Next date
- Coming soon
- Place
- CDT, Kneza Miloša 12, Belgrade, and online
- Certificate
- AI Manager
01 · Why this course
Why are AI managers key to the future of business and careers?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an essential part of modern business. It offers new solutions, but it also confronts companies with complex challenges. With the EU AI Act applying from 2 February 2025, AI regulation reaches a new level, setting clear requirements for the safe, transparent and responsible use of artificial intelligence. In this context, certified AI managers become decisive for companies’ success, and for professionals who want to move their careers forward.
The EU AI Act: what does it bring?
The EU AI Act is the first law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence systematically at European level. The AI Act sets standards for assessing risk and for the compliance of AI systems, with particular emphasis on safety, ethics and data protection. For companies, this means that AI technologies cannot be introduced without experts who understand the technical, legal and regulatory sides of artificial intelligence.
AI managers: leaders in the new era of artificial intelligence
AI managers are key players in transforming business through artificial intelligence. Their role is not only to introduce AI solutions but also to ensure compliance with the legal framework, identify and manage risks, and build trust in AI systems. These experts are the bridge between technological innovation and compliance with the law, helping companies adapt to the new requirements of the EU AI Act.
The AI Manager certification program, run by the Center for Digital Transformation together with Austrian Standards, offers comprehensive training for professionals who want to become leaders in AI management. The certification follows the international standard ISO/IEC 17024, which guarantees its reliability and quality.
The training program runs for 32 class periods and covers all the key aspects of AI management, from the technical basics through legal and ethical rules to managing artificial intelligence projects.
What the regulations actually require
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) came into force on 1 August 2024 and applies in stages. Since 2 February 2025 certain AI practices have been banned, and firms that use AI systems must make sure that the staff who work with them have enough knowledge of artificial intelligence. Further obligations come in over the following years.
The Act also applies to firms outside the EU when their AI system, or what it produces, is used in the EU. The law does not require an AI Manager certificate, but it does require a firm to know which AI systems it uses, what risks they carry and who is responsible for them. This course prepares exactly that person.
02 · Why get certified?
03 · Who it is for
04 · What is included
Package price215,000 RSD [POTVRDITI cenu i PDV]
05 · Program by day
Day 1: Technical basics of artificial intelligence
In person- What artificial intelligence is and how it developed.
- Types of AI systems and where they are used.
- What AI can and cannot do in business use.
- Generative AI and text, speech and image recognition in practice.
Day 2: Legal and regulatory framework
In person- General principles of regulating technology.
- Assessing and managing the risks of AI systems.
- The EU AI Act and examples of regulation in other countries.
- Links with personal data protection, copyright, competition and employment law.
- Regulations in the Republic of Serbia.
Day 3: Ethical use and training data
In person- Risks that arise from using artificial intelligence.
- Ethical questions in AI projects and how to resolve them.
- Model bias and how to reduce it.
- Hallucinations and trust in AI tools.
- Preparing data sets for training models.
Day 4: Managing AI projects
In person- The basics of project management and what sets AI projects apart.
- Planning an AI project and building the team.
- The value of data, profitability and return on investment.
- Monitoring and maintaining AI solutions after launch.
- Choosing a problem for the individual project assignment.
Day 5: Building and presenting the project
Online- Each participant presents their own AI project: starting point, goal, plan, tools, measures of success and expected return on investment.
- Discussion and lessons learned.
Day 6: Exam preparation
Online- Sample exam tasks and questions.
- Oral test on the technical basics, regulations and managing AI projects.
06 · Exam and certificate
The course is taught in Serbian. The materials and the certification exam are in English.
Certificates issued by (opens in a new window)07 · Lecturer
Aleksandar Mastilović
An expert in telecommunications and digital transformation, and a consultant to the Center for Digital Transformation and to international organizations such as UNDP, UNOPS, ITU and EBRD.
He worked on the roll-out of the 4G network and the digitization of the TV signal in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is a member of IEEE management, co-author of a book on the cyber security of IoT systems and a co-founder of the Smart City Festival in Belgrade.
Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of the game in business, and the EU AI Act brings a new level of responsibility and compliance. Certified AI managers are the key to introducing AI technologies successfully, both in business processes and on the job market.