What is IAIDL?
IAIDL is the International AI Driving License™ — a globally recognised, vendor-neutral certification framework that measures and certifies AI competency in individuals and organisations.
Established in June 2016, the IAIDL framework is recognised by employers, universities, and government bodies across more than 80 countries, with over 100,000 certified professionals and 170+ authorised training providers worldwide. In the United Kingdom, the framework is delivered by IAIDL College.
Quick answer
| What does IAIDL stand for? | International AI Driving License™ |
| Who issues it? | IAIDL Group (IAIDL College is the UK delivery college) |
| When was it established? | June 2016 |
| Where is it recognised? | 80+ countries |
| Is it accredited? | Yes — UKEQM, CPD, IAC, UKRLP, WES |
| Vendor-neutral? | Yes — not tied to AWS, Google, Microsoft or IBM |
| Exam format? | AI-scored adaptive examination, proctored online |
| Certificate verification? | Unique QR code, instant, no portal login |
The four IAIDL credentials
IAIDL Basic — Foundation
For any professional. No coding required. Core AI concepts, ethics, data literacy, responsible AI.
IAIDL Advanced — Practitioner
For technical teams. Applied ML, deep learning, MLOps, AI governance, system design.
AIMA Assessor — Organisational
Certifies you to lead AIMA assessments — the world's first AI maturity assessment compliant with ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
IAIDL Expert — Executive
Silicon Valley immersion. For senior leaders and C-suite.
How does IAIDL compare to other AI certifications?
| Feature | IAIDL | AWS ML | Google ML | BCS AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor-neutral | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Adaptive AI-scored exam | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| QR-verifiable | ✅ | partial | partial | ❌ |
| 80+ country recognition | ✅ | vendor-bound | vendor-bound | UK |
| Organisational AI maturity | ✅ (AIMA) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Foundation tier (no coding) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
What is AIMA?
AIMAis the IAIDL framework's AI Maturity Assessment for organisations — the world's first compliant with ISO/IEC 42001:2023. It places organisations on a Foundational / Operational / Transformational spectrum and produces a prioritised AI roadmap.
The IAIDL Group
- IAIDL Group — umbrella entity (founded June 2016) — Q139972499
- IAIDL — the AI certification body — Q139972531
- IAIDL College — UK delivery college (this site) — Q139972583
- IQCDL — sister credential for quantum computing (iqcdl.org) — Q139972584
How do I get IAIDL certified in the UK?
- Choose your level — use /certification or contact admissions.
- Prepare via IAIDL-aligned materials and applied projects.
- Sit the adaptive AI-scored exam (online, proctored).
- Receive your QR-verifiable certificate.