IAF MLA
Personnel Certification

Human Accountability
Practitioner Portal

Empowering South African professionals to bridge the gap between automated systems and human accountability.

R 4,500
Entry Exam Fee
100%
Local Recognition
3
Pathway Levels
POPIA
Legal Foundation
Certification Pathways

Professional Credentials

Designed for the South African market, aligned with SANAS accreditation standards and ISO/IEC 17024 requirements.

Associate Accountability Practitioner

AAP

Entry-level certification for South African compliance officers and junior data scientists. Focuses on POPIA Section 71 fundamentals.

Requirements

  • 1+ year in technology or compliance
  • Basic understanding of POPIA
  • Pass AAP examination

Details

3 months preparation
Fee: R 4,500

Certified Accountability Lead

CAL

The primary professional credential for South African AI Ethics Leads and Risk Managers. Aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and local regulations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years in governance or risk
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Pass CAL examination
  • 2 case studies

Details

6 months preparation
Fee: R 12,500

Senior Accountability Specialist

SAS

Executive-level certification for Chief Privacy Officers and Heads of AI. Requires strategic implementation experience.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in senior leadership
  • Current CAL certification
  • Board-level case study presentation

Details

12 months preparation
Fee: R 25,000

Become a Certified Accountability Lead

Join the elite group of South African practitioners defining the future of human-accountable AI.