About The AI Board
The AI Board is the UK's only Ofqual-regulated awarding body built exclusively for artificial intelligence and data qualifications. We exist because AI competence needs a credible, regulated standard — and until now, there wasn't one.
Our vision
A world where AI qualifications are as rigorous, trusted, and widely recognised as any other professional credential. Where every person working with AI — at any level — has access to education that is regulated, industry-aligned, and genuinely useful. We are building the standard that AI education has been missing.
Our offering
Learn about AI & data
Gain Ofqual-regulated qualifications that prove real AI competence — from entry-level literacy to specialist practitioner credentials.
Teach AI & data
Become an approved centre and deliver AI qualifications that carry national weight. Full platform access, resources, and ongoing support.
Gain credibility
Our qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and shaped by industry. They are designed to be recognised and trusted by employers across sectors.
Join our AI Skills Council
Help shape the qualifications that define AI competence. Our AI Skills Council brings together employers, practitioners, and sector leaders.
Our values
Human-centric
AI should serve people. Our qualifications ensure that human judgement, oversight, and benefit remain central to AI competence.
Ethics-first
Every qualification we develop places ethical reasoning at its core — not as an afterthought, but as a foundational requirement.
Accessible
AI education should not be exclusive. We design qualifications that are reachable from any starting point.
Evidence-based
Our qualification frameworks are built on research, industry data, and continuous feedback from practitioners.
Collaborative
We work with industry, education, and policy to ensure our qualifications reflect real-world needs.
Our team
Joseph Jones
Managing Director
Former CEO of an international awarding organisation. Extensive experience in Ofqual compliance, qualification design, and centre network development across the UK and internationally.
Richard Palmer
Chair
Former college Principal with over 25 years in FE leadership. UK Government advisor on skills and education policy. Brings deep regulatory and governance expertise to The AI Board.
Oscar Colin
Co-Founder & Director
Oscar is transforming how people enter the data, AI, and tech industries. As a leader in education and workforce development, he is pioneering new pathways for talent and reshaping the future of work.
Luke Moscrop
Finance Director
Luke is a financial leader with a track record of driving growth and transformation across global businesses. He shapes financial strategy for high-growth companies, ensuring they scale with strength and resilience.
James Cotton
Director
James is a data & AI leader having previously led and scaled out the teams at Hotels.com (part of the Expedia Group) and World Remit.
Aman Bedi
Business Development Manager
Aman has over 16 years of experience driving commercial growth through strategic partnerships across the education and healthcare sectors. She supports organisations globally to build AI-capable workforces by closing skills gaps through education and responsible AI adoption.
Rachel Thomas
Business Development Manager
With over 20 years' experience in education, qualifications and strategic partnerships, Rachel builds global collaborations that connect education and industry, driving the adoption of AI qualifications and developing future-ready skills.
Sarah Sutcliffe
Head of Qualifications
Sarah is a qualifications and assessment specialist with extensive experience designing robust, relevant and manageable qualifications across vocational and professional education. She works with subject experts and industry leaders to turn complex workforce needs into clear, credible qualifications that support consistent assessment and meaningful skills development.
Join the movement shaping AI education
Whether you want to deliver our qualifications, shape them through our AI Skills Council, or simply learn — there is a place for you at The AI Board.
Our office
St George's Works51 Colegate
Norwich, NR3 1DD
United Kingdom
Want to work with us?
Whether you're a centre, employer, or industry leader — we'd love to hear from you.