EC-Council, the US-based creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker credential, has launched its Enterprise AI Credential Suite with four role-based certifications alongside an overhauled Certified CISO v4 programme targeting the UK and Ireland markets, according to Globe Newswire.

The expansion addresses workforce gaps as the UK AI ecosystem reaches $92 billion (€77.5 billion) in value with projected annual growth exceeding 28% through 2033. Over 52% of UK businesses use AI in operations, with 77% reporting measurable productivity gains. Ireland's AI-related jobs have doubled in two years.

Jay Bavisi, Group President at EC-Council, said: "AI is moving from experimentation to infrastructure, and the workforce has to move with it. These programs are built to give professionals practical capability across adoption, security, and governance, so organizations can scale AI with confidence and clear accountability."

The certifications follow EC-Council's proprietary Adopt. Defend. Govern. framework. Artificial Intelligence Essentials builds foundational literacy. Certified AI Program Manager equips professionals to translate strategy into execution. Certified Offensive AI Security Professional develops capabilities to test vulnerabilities in large language models. Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics Professional focuses on enterprise-scale compliance with NIST and ISO standards.

Certified CISO v4 updates executive cyber leadership education for AI-driven risk environments. The programme prepares leaders to manage AI-driven risk and strengthen governance frameworks.

London hosts over 2,700 AI companies, positioning it as one of Europe's most active hubs. Ireland ranks among the top in AI adoption and digital skills readiness across European markets.

Discover how the new certification programmes address AI workforce development in the full report.