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AICB™ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Standards for
AI Project Management

One connected resource for applying AI project management standards, practical templates and evidence-based decisions.

OUR STANDARDS

One connected approach

From initial opportunity to realized value, AICB™ connects professional knowledge with ready-to-use templates, worked examples and practical project guidance.

23Chapters
5Phases
5Decision Gates
✓Ready-to-use Templates
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

AIPMBK™

The AI Project Management Body of Knowledge brings together 23 chapters, five lifecycle phases and practical templates to support implementation.

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23Chapters
5Lifecycle phases
5Decision gates
DELIVERY LIFECYCLE

AIDLC™ at a glance

Five connected phases guide an AI project from initial opportunity to sustained value.

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Opportunity & Strategy

ADG-1

Establishes whether the AI opportunity is valuable, feasible and supported by organizational readiness.

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Initiation & Planning

ADG-2

Creates a credible foundation for delivery through clear objectives, architecture, plans and risk ownership.

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Solution Delivery

ADG-3

Ensures that data, development and testing produce an AI solution supported by reliable evidence.

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Deployment & Operations

ADG-4

Confirms that the solution can operate safely, reliably and effectively within the business environment.

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Value Realization & Improvement

ADG-5

Verifies that AI adoption creates measurable value and informs future improvement decisions.

Each gate reviews phase evidence before the project moves forward.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Evaluate before you decide

AI Opportunity Canvas™

Assess business fit, value and feasibility.

AIRI™

Evaluate organizational AI readiness.

DRI™

Evaluate the data landscape and readiness.

AIRR™

Track AI risks, responses and decisions.

Responsible AI

Build responsible practices into delivery.

AI Decision Gates

Make phase decisions using evidence.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Tailored to the project

Apply the right level of documentation and review based on project size, complexity and risk.

CoreEssential practices
ConditionalUse when applicable
OptionalAdditional support

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