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Absolute Specialization
We don't certify anything that isn't industrial AI. No environmental, no generic quality. 100% of our expertise is in AI for industry. This makes us more rigorous and thorough than any generalist certifier.
IRIS Certification System
Specialized Industrial AI Certifications
European Initiative 4.0 offers the most specialized and rigorous certification system for the industrial AI ecosystem: software, training, professionals, and companies. Where others certify generalities, we certify specific excellence in industrial AI.
Why Get Certified with European Initiative 4.0?
AENOR and ISO certifications are excellent for generic management systems. But when it comes to industrial AI, you need certifiers who truly understand the technology, its risks, and its impact.
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Unique Principles
Every IRIS certification guarantees: Human-Centric AI (empowerment over replacement), Safety AI (AI under human control), and support for Western Reindustrialization. No other certifier evaluates these criteria.
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Plant Knowledge
Our evaluators come from the industrial world: operations, production, maintenance, quality. We speak the factory language, not the language of desk auditors.
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IRIS 14000: Industrial AI Software Certification
For software companies wanting to certify their AI solutions
The IRIS 14000 family is the reference standard for AI software and platforms applied to industrial environments. It covers everything from computer vision to predictive maintenance, through process optimization and digital twins.
Software Certification Catalog
| IRIS Code | Name | Scope | ISO/AENOR Ref. |
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| IRIS 14001 | General Industrial AI | Base certification for any industrial AI software | Equiv. ISO 25000 + Safety AI |
| IRIS 14010 | Industrial Computer Vision | Visual inspection systems, image quality control, defect detection | No specific ISO equivalent |
| IRIS 14020 | Predictive Maintenance | Failure prediction, degradation analysis, maintenance optimization | No specific ISO equivalent |
| IRIS 14030 | Process Optimization | Scheduling, production planning, parameter optimization | No specific ISO equivalent |
| IRIS 14040 | Digital Twins | Plant simulation, virtual replicas, scenario testing | No specific ISO equivalent |
| IRIS 14050 | Intelligent Robotization | AI for industrial robots, cobots, AGVs and autonomous systems | Complements ISO 10218 |
| IRIS 14060 | AI Quality Control | Intelligent SPC systems, non-conformance prediction | Complements ISO 9001 |
| IRIS 14070 | AI for Supply Chain | Demand forecasting, logistics optimization, inventory management | Complements ISO 28000 |
| IRIS 14080 | AI Energy Efficiency | Consumption optimization, intelligent energy management | Complements ISO 50001 |
| IRIS 14090 | Industrial Safety AI | AI-based safety systems, risk prediction | Complements ISO 45001 |
What We Evaluate in IRIS 14000
- Security Architecture: AI/control separation, fallback mechanisms, safe degradation
- Traceability: Decision logs, model versioning, data auditing
- Human-in-the-Loop: Override capability, operator interfaces, explainability
- Labor Impact: Employment impact assessment, included reskilling plans
- Interoperability: Standard APIs, compatibility with existing industrial systems
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IRIS-EDU: Training Company Certification
For academies, universities, and centers wanting to certify their training programs
IRIS-EDU certifications accredit that a training program (course, master's, bootcamp) meets the Initiative's standards for teaching industrial AI responsibly, practically, and aligned with real industry needs.
Training Entity Certification Catalog
| IRIS Code | Name | Program Type |
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| IRIS-EDU 21001 | Industrial AI Training - Base | Introductory courses, workshops, awareness training |
| IRIS-EDU 21010 | Technical Industrial AI Training | Technical implementation, development, integration courses |
| IRIS-EDU 21020 | Executive Industrial AI Training | Executive programs, training for managers and executives |
| IRIS-EDU 21030 | Master's in Industrial AI | Postgraduate programs, specialized master's degrees |
| IRIS-EDU 21040 | Safety AI Training | Specific programs on industrial AI safety and ethics |
| IRIS-EDU 21050 | Industrial Reskilling Training | Plant personnel conversion programs toward AI |
IRIS-EDU Certification Criteria
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Industrial Technical Content
The program must include AI applied to real factory processes, not just generic machine learning theory.
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Safety AI Module
Mandatory to include content on safe architectures, historical incidents, and AI governance.
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Human Impact
Training in change management, AI-assisted job design, and reskilling strategies.
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Real Practical Cases
Application projects with data and scenarios from real or highly realistic industrial plants.
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IRIS-PRO: Professional Certification
For professionals wanting to train and certify in Industrial AI
IRIS-PRO certifications accredit individual professionals' competencies in industrial AI. Unlike generic certifications, IRIS-PRO is specifically designed by operational role in the plant, so each department gets exactly the training and certification it needs.
Certifications by Level
Level 1
IRIS-PRO Associate
Fundamental knowledge of industrial AI and IRIS principles.
Profile: Advanced operators, technicians, team leaders.
Level 2
IRIS-PRO Professional
Ability to participate in plant AI projects.
Profile: Process engineers, data analysts, specialized technicians.
Level 3
IRIS-PRO Expert
Design and leadership of IRIS solutions in factories.
Profile: AI architects, automation managers, technical leaders.
Level 4
IRIS-PRO Leader
AI transformation leadership at plant or group level.
Profile: Operations directors, innovation leads, digital transformation executives.
Certifications by Plant Operational Role
Each plant department has specific AI needs. That's why we offer function-specialized certifications:
IRIS-PRO-DG General Management
For CEOs, general managers, and plant managers
- Industrial AI adoption strategy
- ROI and AI project business cases
- Corporate AI governance and ethics
- Organizational change management
IRIS-PRO-OPS Operations
For operations directors and managers
- OEE optimization with AI
- Intelligent production planning
- AI integration in MES/ERP systems
- Industrial AI KPIs and dashboards
IRIS-PRO-PROD Production
For production managers, supervisors, foremen
- AI assistants for production lines
- Real-time anomaly detection
- Process parameter optimization
- Operator-AI system interaction
IRIS-PRO-MNT Maintenance
For maintenance managers and technicians
- AI predictive maintenance
- AI vibration and thermography analysis
- Predictive spare parts management
- CMMS and AI: practical integration
IRIS-PRO-QA Quality
For quality managers and technicians
- AI visual inspection
- Predictive SPC and intelligent control
- Non-conformance prediction
- AI quality traceability and auditing
IRIS-PRO-CI Continuous Improvement
For continuous improvement and excellence managers
- AI as a continuous improvement tool
- Automatic opportunity identification
- Six Sigma + Machine Learning
- Digital Kaizen with AI assistants
IRIS-PRO-LEAN Lean Manufacturing
For Lean specialists, Black Belts, consultants
- Lean 4.0: AI integration in Lean
- Value Stream Mapping with AI data
- Waste elimination with prediction
- Intelligent Kanban and optimized flow
IRIS-PRO-HR Human Resources
For industrial HR directors and technicians
- Change management toward industrial AI
- Reskilling and upskilling plans
- AI labor impact assessment
- AI-assisted job design
IRIS-PRO-SAFE Safety / EHS
For safety and prevention managers
- Safety AI: AI for risk prevention
- Unsafe behavior detection
- Accident and incident prediction
- Safe AI regulations and compliance
IRIS-PRO-IT IT / OT
For systems managers, industrial IT, OT
- Data architecture for industrial AI
- IT/OT integration for AI projects
- Cybersecurity in AI systems
- MLOps and model deployment in plant
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IRIS-CORP: Corporate Certification
For industrial companies wanting to train and certify their teams
IRIS-CORP certifications allow industrial companies to comprehensively certify their teams in industrial AI. Unlike individual certification (IRIS-PRO), IRIS-CORP certifies that the organization has a team prepared to adopt and manage industrial AI safely and ethically.
Corporate Certification Programs
| IRIS Code | Program | Description |
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| IRIS-CORP 30001 | AI-Ready Company | Base certification: executive and technical team with basic IRIS training |
| IRIS-CORP 30010 | AI-Ready Plant | Plant personnel (operations, production, maintenance) IRIS-PRO certified |
| IRIS-CORP 30020 | Certified AI Team | Internal AI team with IRIS-PRO Expert certification |
| IRIS-CORP 30030 | Integral AI Transformation | Entire organization with IRIS-PRO certifications by role |
| IRIS-CORP 30040 | Corporate Safety AI | Safety, quality, and compliance teams with Safety AI training |
IRIS-CORP Benefits for Your Company
- Customized plans: We design the training/certification program according to your sector and needs
- On-site training: Our trainers come to your factory, with cases from your industry
- Role-based certification: Each department receives exactly what it needs
- Continuous follow-up: Annual competency update included
- IRIS-CORP seal: Demonstrate to clients and partners that your team is AI-ready
IRIS vs AENOR/ISO: Complementary, Not Competing
The Initiative doesn't compete with AENOR or ISO standards. We position ourselves above, in our specific niche, as the reference standard for industrial AI.
| Aspect | AENOR / ISO | IRIS (European Initiative 4.0) |
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| Scope | Generalist: quality, environment, safety, IT... | 100% specialized in industrial AI |
| Software | ISO 25000: generic software quality | IRIS 14000: industrial AI with Safety AI and human-centric |
| Training | ISO 21001: generic educational management | IRIS-EDU: specific industrial AI training |
| People | ISO 17024: generic auditor certification | IRIS-PRO: AI experts by plant role |
| Evaluators | Management system auditors | Experts with real industry and AI experience |
| Principles | Standard conformity | Human-centric + Safety AI + Reindustrialization |
| Labor impact | Not specifically evaluated | Mandatory evaluation criterion |
"A company with IRIS certification can comply with ISO, but an ISO-certified company doesn't necessarily meet IRIS requirements for industrial AI."
Ready to Get Certified?
Whether you're a software company, training center, individual professional, or industrial company, we have the right IRIS certification for you.
Certification FAQs
Do IRIS certifications replace ISO/AENOR?
No, they complement them. If your AI software needs ISO 25000, it's still valid. IRIS 14000 adds a specific layer of assurance for industrial AI: Safety AI, human-centric, labor impact. You can have both certifications, and that's actually ideal: ISO for general conformity, IRIS for industrial AI excellence.
What's the difference between individual IRIS-PRO and corporate IRIS-CORP?
IRIS-PRO certifies individual people: their knowledge and competencies in industrial AI for their specific role. IRIS-CORP certifies the company as an organization: that it has a prepared team, defined processes, and internal capabilities to adopt AI responsibly. A company can have IRIS-PRO certified employees without having IRIS-CORP, but IRIS-CORP requires a minimum of IRIS-PRO certified personnel.
Can I certify my AI software if it's for general use, not just industrial?
IRIS 14000 is specifically designed for AI software applied to industrial environments. If your software has industrial application (even if it also has other uses), you can certify it for that scope. If it's exclusively for other sectors (retail, services, etc.), IRIS isn't the right certification - in that case we'd recommend ISO 25000 or other alternatives.
How long does it take to get an IRIS certification?
It depends on the type: software certifications (IRIS 14000) typically 3-6 months depending on complexity. Training program certifications (IRIS-EDU) 2-4 months. Professional certifications (IRIS-PRO) include prior training and exam, usually 1-3 months. Corporate certifications (IRIS-CORP) are longer projects, 6-12 months depending on scope.
Are IRIS certifications internationally recognized?
Yes. European Initiative 4.0 has transatlantic reach (Europe and America). IRIS certifications are progressively being adopted as reference in advanced industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, food. Our goal is for IRIS to be the de facto standard for ethical industrial AI globally.
What if my company already has AENOR-certified personnel in ISO 9001, 14001, etc.?
Excellent starting point. ISO management system certifications are compatible and complementary with IRIS. In fact, personnel with ISO background will find it easier to understand IRIS structure. We offer accelerated pathways for professionals who already have relevant ISO certifications.