ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts Awareness Course

ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts is at the heart of establishing a unified global language for Artificial Intelligence. As AI systems become integral to decision-making, productivity, and automation across industries, understanding the standards that govern them is no longer optional—it’s essential. This awareness course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts, designed to guide professionals, educators, researchers, and technical leaders through the core principles, terminology, and structural components of AI standardisation.

The ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts standard was developed by the Joint Technical Committee JTC 1/SC 42, which is the international committee responsible for AI standards. This standard acts as the cornerstone for the entire AI standards ecosystem by defining the key concepts and establishing common terminologies for AI. It lays the groundwork for ethical, transparent, and interoperable AI systems.

In this awareness course, you will explore the purpose, scope, and implications of the ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts standard. Whether you are a policymaker aiming to frame regulatory guidelines, a developer seeking clarity in AI terminology, or a business leader trying to implement AI responsibly—this course will demystify how foundational AI standards are shaping global adoption, governance, and compliance strategies.

Beginning with a deep dive into the definition of Artificial Intelligence as outlined in ISO/IEC 22989, the course navigates through distinctions between narrow AI and general AI, and the conceptual layers that underpin intelligent systems—ranging from learning and reasoning to autonomy and adaptivity. These elements are explained using real-world scenarios to help contextualise their relevance across different sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and logistics.

A key component of this course is understanding how ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts aligns with other ISO/IEC standards such as ISO/IEC 23053 (AI system life cycle), ISO/IEC TR 24028 (trustworthiness in AI), and ISO/IEC 23894 (risk management). You’ll also gain insight into how this conceptual framework contributes to developing fair, safe, and accountable AI systems.

The course also addresses practical questions:

• What makes an AI system autonomous according to global standards?
• How do you evaluate AI capabilities consistently across applications?
• Why is standardised terminology critical for interoperability in AI ecosystems?
  By the end of the course, learners will have the confidence to interpret and apply ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts in organisational policies, product design, risk management strategies, and educational settings.

This awareness course is self-paced, concise, and structured with visual examples, infographics, and clear case studies that make the concepts highly accessible—whether you are just starting with AI or aiming to integrate AI responsibly within your organisation.

Let this course be your first step toward becoming fluent in the language of global AI standards. Understanding ISO/IEC 22989 AI Concepts not only improves your compliance readiness but empowers you to design and adopt AI solutions that are principled, aligned, and trusted.