Practitioner Certification — CAAP
Certified AI Accountability Professional
The CAAP Credential
CAAP is to AI accountability what CA(SA) is to accounting — a professional designation proving that an individual has the knowledge and commitment to manage AI governance responsibly.
Launching
Q3 2027
5 Competency Domains
Domain 1
Human Agency in AI Systems
Design and evaluate human oversight processes. Detect theatrical oversight.
Domain 2
Explainability & Transparency
Evaluate AI explanations for affected persons. Apply SHAP/LIME principles.
Domain 3
Empathy & Dignity
Apply the AIC Empathy Engine rubric. Identify dignity failures in automated comms.
Domain 4
Correction & Appeal
Design functioning correction pipelines. Conduct adverse scenario testing.
Domain 5
Disclosure & Truth
Assess AI disclosure compliance. Identify AI washing.
Examination Structure
Part A
Knowledge Assessment
80 MCQ + 20 short answer · 3 hours · Closed-book · Pass mark: 65%
Part B
Applied Simulation
Full audit simulation · 4 hours · Open-book · Assessed: Satisfactory
Fee Structure (ZAR)
Enrolment (incl. study pack)R 5,000
Part A ExaminationR 3,500
Part B ExaminationR 6,500
Annual CPD MaintenanceR 3,500/yr
Founding Partner discount: 30% off all fees for Meridian Financial staff
Register Interest
CAAP launches Q3 2027. Register now to be notified when enrolment opens and to secure Founding Partner pricing.