# Evaluate and buy AI governance software

A practical method for buying AI governance software: choose the layer, map your rules, score the core functions, send a written RFP, get a quote and run a pilot on your own use cases.

- Level: Practitioner
- Length: 65 minutes
- Exam questions: 9, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Choose the tool layer you need and list the rules that apply to you.
- Score inventory, risk workflow, evidence, technical checks, integrations and security in a demo.
- Write RFP questions that ask for evidence, and tell a good answer from a weak one.
- Compare pricing models, ask for a quote that fits your size and run a pilot on real use cases.

## Lessons

1. [Choose the layer and map your rules](https://aigovernancetools.fyi/academy/evaluate-ai-governance-software/choose-the-layer-and-map-your-rules.md) (15 minutes)
2. [Score the core functions](https://aigovernancetools.fyi/academy/evaluate-ai-governance-software/score-the-core-functions.md) (15 minutes)
3. [Write the RFP and read the answers](https://aigovernancetools.fyi/academy/evaluate-ai-governance-software/write-the-rfp-and-read-the-answers.md) (15 minutes)
4. [Get a quote and run a pilot](https://aigovernancetools.fyi/academy/evaluate-ai-governance-software/price-and-pilot.md) (20 minutes)

## Questions

### Do I need a technical background for this course?

No. It is for compliance, risk, procurement and product staff. Some pilot steps are easier with an engineer who knows your AI systems.

### Does the course say which vendor to buy?

No. It never ranks vendors. It gives you a method and questions to compare the vendors on your shortlist with your own use cases.

### Does passing the exam mean my choice of tool is approved?

No. The certificate of completion records that you passed this site's exam. Approval is your organization's decision, based on your own pilot and review.

Also on the [web page](https://aigovernancetools.fyi/academy/evaluate-ai-governance-software).