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Legal obligation since 2025

Is AI literacy mandatory under the EU AI Act?

Yes. Article 4 has applied since 2 February 2025. Organisations need to ensure a suitable level of AI literacy for staff and others working with AI systems.

Mandatory does not mean one standard course

The obligation asks for a suitable level. That level depends on technical knowledge, experience, education, context and the persons on whom AI can have an impact.

  • Define which roles work with AI.
  • Connect training to AI use and risk.
  • Record which measures were taken.

Who does it apply to?

The obligation affects providers and deployers. In practice this includes staff, managers and functions that use, assess or manage AI systems.

  • Staff using generative AI or AI tools.
  • Managers and reviewers assessing AI output.
  • HR, legal, compliance, privacy, IT and AI owners.

What should you organise in practice?

Start with inventory, role matrix, learning goals, suitable training and training records. A certificate can help, but does not replace the broader rationale.

  • Run a baseline or assessment.
  • Choose training, course or e-learning per audience.
  • Report progress, scores and follow-up.
LearnWize

From obligation to demonstrable programme

LearnWize helps organise the obligation in practice with assessment, learning paths, certificates, training records and team reporting.

For teams and organizations

From obligation to demonstrable programme

LearnWize helps organise the obligation in practice with assessment, learning paths, certificates, training records and team reporting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Since when is AI literacy mandatory?

Article 4 of the EU AI Act has applied since 2 February 2025.

Does every employee need training?

Not everyone needs the same level. Organisations should define which roles work with AI and which level is suitable.

Is a certificate legally mandatory?

No. A certificate can help as evidence, but the law mainly requires suitable measures and a sufficient level of AI literacy.