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AI Ethics & Governance Lead
NSQF Level 8
Develop and implement responsible AI frameworks — bias auditing, fairness metrics, regulatory compliance and AI governance policies — aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 8 (SSC/Q8122). This senior leadership role is critical as India's AI Act and global AI regulations shape enterprise AI deployment strategies.
₹8–18L
Avg Salary
L 8
NSQF Level
40 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 8
ABC Credits40 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹8–18 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8122| QP Code | SSC/Q8122 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 8 |
| ABC Credits | 40 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q8122MandatorySSC/N8221
Establish AI governance frameworks and policies
70 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8222
Lead AI risk, fairness and impact assessment
70 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8223
Govern data, privacy and generative AI systems
60 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8224
Drive AI assurance, leadership and culture
60 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
9 outcomes01
Establish enterprise AI governance frameworks, policies and operating models
02
Lead AI risk assessment, classification and mitigation across the organization
03
Translate global AI regulations and standards into actionable internal controls
04
Design and oversee fairness, bias and impact assessments for AI systems
05
Embed transparency, explainability and accountability across the AI lifecycle
06
Build and lead AI ethics review boards and governance committees
07
Define data governance, privacy and consent controls aligned to law
08
Advise executive leadership and the board on responsible-AI strategy and risk
09
Drive organizational AI literacy, culture and change management for ethics
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
11 modulesSSC/Q8122
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11
Modules
🎯
9
Outcomes
📋
5
NOS Units
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L8
NSQF
01
Foundations of AI Ethics and Responsible AI
6 topics
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02
Global AI Regulation and Standards
7 topics
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03
AI Governance Frameworks and Operating Models
7 topics
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04
AI Risk Management and Assessment
7 topics
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05
Fairness, Bias and Impact Assessment
7 topics
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06
Transparency, Explainability and Accountability
6 topics
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07
Data Governance, Privacy and Consent
6 topics
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08
Governing Generative AI and Frontier Models
6 topics
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09
Auditing, Assurance and Monitoring
6 topics
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10
Leadership, Culture and Change Management
6 topics
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11
Capstone Governance Program
6 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for AI Ethics & Governance Lead. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Responsible AI & Governance Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
NIST AI RMFISO/IEC 42001EU AI Act frameworkModel CardsDatasheets for DatasetsFairlearnAI Fairness 360SHAPLIMECredo AIHolistic AIOneTrustIBM watsonx.governanceDPIA templatesMicrosoft RAI ToolkitGoogle What-If ToolConfluenceJira
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
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