Education & Training

World-class, free education in AI governance, cybersecurity, and cognitive symbiosis — developed by practitioners, accredited by the CSGA Global Council

🎓 35 Free MOOCs
🏆 CASA Certification
🌐 Five Eyes Nations
🛡 Defence Accredited
35
Free MOOCs
5
Learning Paths
500+
Hours of Content
5
Allied Nations

Our Educational Philosophy

The CSGA AI Research Institute believes that AI governance education must be free, accessible, and practitioner-led. Our curriculum bridges the gap between academic theory and operational reality — every course is developed by professionals who have deployed AI governance frameworks in defence, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure.

Rooted in the principle of cognitive symbiosis, our programmes teach professionals not just to regulate AI, but to work alongside it effectively and safely. This human-AI collaboration approach is unique to the CSGA ecosystem.

  • ✅ Curriculum aligned to CSOAI-500 standards and ISO 42001
  • ✅ Courses developed with Five Eyes nation defence advisors
  • ✅ Completely free — no hidden costs, no premium tiers
  • ✅ Stackable credentials toward CASA-CA30 certification
  • ✅ Veterans priority enrollment and mentoring support

Learning Approach

Practitioner-Led
Every course taught by professionals with operational experience in AI governance and cybersecurity
Standards-Based
Curriculum mapped to ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and CSOAI-500 framework
Hands-On
Case studies from real deployments across defence, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure
Globally Recognised
Credentials accepted across Five Eyes nations with cross-border professional mobility

35 Free MOOCs

Comprehensive online learning covering AI governance, cybersecurity, compliance, MCP technology, and professional development

🏛 AI Governance & Ethics 7 courses

8 weeks

AI Governance Fundamentals

Leadership and organisational frameworks for responsible AI deployment

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6 weeks

Ethical AI Assessment

Bias detection, fairness metrics, and responsible AI evaluation

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8 weeks

Leadership in AI Governance

Executive strategies for organisational AI governance

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6 weeks

Policy & Regulation

EU AI Act, NIS2, ISO 42001, and global regulatory frameworks

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6 weeks

AI Safety & Alignment

Safe AI system design and alignment principles

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5 weeks

Explainable AI (XAI)

Transparency, interpretability, and accountability methods

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6 weeks

Cross-Sector AI Standards

Industry-specific governance frameworks across sectors

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🛡 Cybersecurity & Defence 9 courses

8 weeks

Cybersecurity Essentials for AI

Security principles and best practices for AI systems

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10 weeks

Defence Security Requirements

Military-grade protection standards and DSRB compliance

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8 weeks

Advanced Threat Detection

Machine learning techniques for threat identification

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6 weeks

Incident Response Planning

Crisis management protocols and response playbooks

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8 weeks

Incident Forensics

Digital forensics, evidence handling, and investigation

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8 weeks

Network Security Architecture

Zero-trust networking and micro-segmentation design

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6 weeks

Cryptography for AI Systems

Encryption, key management, and cryptographic protocols

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8 weeks

Penetration Testing Fundamentals

Ethical hacking methodology and vulnerability assessment

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6 weeks

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Energy, transport, utilities, and SCADA security

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Compliance & Risk 7 courses

6 weeks

Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance

EU GDPR, UK DPA, and international data protection law

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6 weeks

Compliance Auditing

Internal and external audit methodology and reporting

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8 weeks

Risk Assessment & Management

Enterprise risk frameworks and quantitative analysis

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5 weeks

Vendor Risk Management

Third-party security assessment and supply-chain risk

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6 weeks

Business Continuity Planning

Disaster recovery, resilience, and continuity strategies

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6 weeks

Healthcare AI Compliance

HIPAA, medical device regulations, and clinical AI safety

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6 weeks

Financial Services AI

FCA, PRA, and regulatory compliance for AI in finance

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MCP & Technology 7 courses

6 weeks

Introduction to AI Security

Foundations of secure human-AI cognitive symbiosis systems

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8 weeks

Model Context Protocol Basics

MCP architecture, server design, and implementation patterns

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10 weeks

Advanced MCP Implementation

Production MCP deployment, optimisation, and scaling

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8 weeks

Cloud Security for AI Systems

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud security for AI workloads

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6 weeks

API Security & Integration

Secure API design, authentication, and deployment

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6 weeks

Identity & Access Management

IAM frameworks, RBAC, and zero-trust implementation

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6 weeks

Secure SDLC

DevSecOps practices, CI/CD security, and code analysis

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💼 Professional Skills 5 courses

10 weeks

CASA Certification Prep

Comprehensive preparation for CASA-CA30 certification exams

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4 weeks

Security Awareness Training

User education, phishing prevention, and security culture

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6 weeks

Threat Intelligence

Cyber threat analysis, indicators of compromise, and intelligence sharing

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5 weeks

Future of AI Security

Emerging trends in quantum computing, AGI safety, and research frontiers

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12 weeks

Capstone Project Seminar

Real-world application synthesis and portfolio development

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Professional Development Paths

Structured learning journeys that combine multiple MOOCs into career-focused programmes, each culminating in industry-recognised certification

AI Governance Leader

For executives and senior professionals leading AI governance strategy within organisations

🏅 CASA-CA30 Level 3
  • Foundation: AI Governance Fundamentals + Ethical AI Assessment
  • Intermediate: Leadership in AI Governance + Policy & Regulation
  • Advanced: Cross-Sector Standards + Risk Management
  • Capstone: Governance framework deployment project
Start Path

Security Specialist

For cybersecurity professionals specialising in AI system protection and defence-grade security

🏅 CASA-CA30 Level 3
  • Foundation: Cybersecurity Essentials + Network Security Architecture
  • Intermediate: Advanced Threat Detection + Incident Response
  • Advanced: Defence Security Requirements + Penetration Testing
  • Capstone: Security assessment of live AI deployment
Start Path

MCP Implementation Specialist

For developers and architects building secure Model Context Protocol integrations

🏅 MCP Specialist Certificate
  • Foundation: MCP Basics + Introduction to AI Security
  • Intermediate: API Security + Cloud Security for AI
  • Advanced: Advanced MCP Implementation + Secure SDLC
  • Capstone: Production MCP server deployment
Start Path

Compliance & Risk Professional

For GRC professionals managing AI compliance across regulated industries

🏅 CSOAI-500 Compliance
  • Foundation: Data Privacy & GDPR + Compliance Auditing
  • Intermediate: Risk Assessment + Vendor Risk Management
  • Advanced: Healthcare or Financial Services AI Compliance
  • Capstone: Regulatory compliance gap analysis
Start Path

Ethical AI Specialist

For researchers and practitioners focused on responsible and explainable AI

🏅 CSOAI-500 Ethics
  • Foundation: Ethical AI Assessment + AI Safety & Alignment
  • Intermediate: Explainable AI + AI Governance Fundamentals
  • Advanced: Cross-Sector Standards + Future of AI Security
  • Capstone: Ethical impact assessment of an AI system
Start Path

Academic & Defence Partnerships

Our curriculum is developed in collaboration with academic institutions and defence organisations across Five Eyes nations

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United Kingdom

CSGA headquarters and primary research hub. Curriculum development aligned with UK NCSC guidance and MoD cyber standards.

Focus: AI Governance, Defence Security, DSRB
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Canada

Collaborative programmes with Canadian defence and cybersecurity institutions. Bilingual course materials in development.

Focus: Critical Infrastructure, Bilingual Delivery
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Australia

Partnership with Australian cyber centres on Indo-Pacific security training and regional compliance frameworks.

Focus: Indo-Pacific Security, Regional Compliance
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New Zealand

Specialist programmes in small-nation cybersecurity strategy and public-sector AI governance.

Focus: Public Sector AI, Small-Nation Strategy
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United States

Aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Joint programmes with US defence and intelligence education networks.

Focus: NIST Alignment, Defence Intelligence

What You Will Achieve

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Industry Certification

Earn CASA-CA30, MCP Specialist, or CSOAI-500 credentials recognised across Five Eyes nations and global enterprises

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Practical Skills

Apply governance frameworks, conduct security assessments, and deploy MCP servers through hands-on projects and case studies

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Professional Network

Join a global community of AI governance professionals across defence, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure

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Career Advancement

Position yourself for AI governance, compliance officer, and security architect roles in the fastest-growing sector of cybersecurity

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