AI Compliance Course
for Chartered Surveyors
Master the new RICS Professional Standard and ensure your firm is compliant.
Course Modules
Each Course is made up of these sessions.
1 The RICS AI Standard ▼
2 Understanding AI ▼
3 Your AI Policy ▼
4 AI Register and Vetting AI Tools ▼
5 Materiality Log ▼
6 Client Communications ▼
This course is not delivered on behalf of the RICS. The OXC is an independent training organisation. This course focuses on the responsible use of third-party AI systems, which is the context applicable to RICS-regulated firms. It does not cover Section 5 of the Standard, which relates to the development of AI systems. That is addressed through a separate OXC service. Module content is subject to change as the Standard and associated guidance evolves.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Professor Nigel Mehdi PhD FRICS FBCS
Director of Education, Oxford Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Nigel brings rare depth to the intersection of AI and surveying regulation. He is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, teaches on the University of Oxford’s Software Engineering Programme and is Program Director for the UAE National AI Program. He has a longstanding involvement in the RICS having served as Chair of the RICS UK Education Standards Board, on the former RICS General Council and most recently as a member of the RICS Working Group responsible for the current RICS Rules of Conduct.
Course Formats
Choose the training format that works for you
Not sure yet? Join our free 30-minute webinar to understand what the new RICS AI Standard means for your surveying practice. Book your place
Course Overview
This course provides a clear, practical introduction to the new Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors AI Professional Standard, which became mandatory in March 2026. It explains what the standard requires, why it matters, and how it applies to regulated surveying practice. This programme is not delivered by the RICS, the Oxford Centre for AI is an independent training organisation.
The programme focuses on helping firms and individuals understand their professional obligations when using AI, and how to demonstrate compliance in a proportionate, defensible way.
In attending this course, you will be equipped to:
- Apply the RICS AI Professional Standard in daily practice
- Identify and manage AI-related risks in your firm
- Use AI tools ethically and transparently
- Strengthen your CPD portfolio while future-proofing your career
The focus is on practical decision-making, not theory.
View the course brochure.
FAQ:
- If you require support after the course to implement what you learned, our team is here to help. This course is designed to empower you to lead the compliance process internally. However, for firms that require additional, dedicated support, we offer post-course Compliance Accelerator packages, including private policy co-creation workshops and expert reviews of your completed documents. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about these options during the session.
This course is designed for professionals across the property and built environment sectors who need a practical understanding of AI within regulated practice.
Ideal for:
- Chartered Surveyors and RICS members
- Valuation, compliance, and risk officers
- Directors and senior leaders in surveying firms
- Property professionals adopting AI tools responsibly
No prior technical or coding knowledge is required.
FAQs:
- While essential for senior staff and directors, this course is valuable for anyone working in real estate, especially in RICS regulated firms. The RICS Standard requires a base knowledge in order to use AI responsibly. Understanding the firm’s obligations and personal responsibilities is crucial for everyone.
- No prior technical or coding knowledge is required. The course is designed for RICS professionals, not data scientists. Module 1 covers all the AI fundamentals required to understand the context of the new standard, with no prior technical expertise necessary.
Meet Your Professional Obligation
The RICS AI Standard is mandatory. This course provides a clear path to understanding your responsibilities and protecting your firm from non-compliance.
Turn Regulatory Risk into Advantage
Firms with strong AI governance earn greater client trust. This training shows how to embed best-practice data security, transparency, and risk management into everyday practice.
Learn With Your Peers
The course creates space to discuss shared challenges, compare approaches, and build confidence in responsible AI adoption.
Built specifically for regulated professionals
Our training is designed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of Chartered Surveyors and AI specialists, ensuring both regulatory accuracy and practical relevance.
Key differentiators:
- RICS-aligned – Clear, authoritative guidance on the March 2026 AI Professional Standard
- Expert-led – Delivered by Chartered Surveyors and AI specialists with regulatory experience
- Practical – Real examples, templates, and workflows drawn from professional practice
- Compliant – Everything you need to meet the new rules, proportionately and defensibly
This course is not about experimentation with AI. It is about professional assurance.
FAQs:
- This course is structured to meet the requirements for formal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as mandated by RICS. Attendees can request a certificate of completion.
- This course is not about experimentation with AI. It is about professional assurance.
The training introduces a set of practical documentation templates to support compliance, including:
- An AI Risk Register template
- A third-party AI due-diligence checklist
- Template clauses for client communications
These tools are designed to be simple, usable, and proportionate to firm size and risk profile.
Example Features:
- Dynamic Policy Generator helps develop the AI governance policy your firm is required to have.
- Intelligent Risk Register calculates risk ratings for each AI application.
- The Audit Pack generates a comprehensive report containing your logs, policies, and due diligence checks.
Course access includes optional use of a digital AI compliance toolkit.
The web-based platform helps centralise policies, logs, and risk documentation in one place, simplifying ongoing compliance.
Access includes:
- A free account with any course booking
- A test period to explore the tools
- Secure user login
Use of the toolkit is supportive, not mandatory.
The course is delivered in four structured sessions designed to balance explanation, discussion, and applied examples. All delivery modes include the same core content, learning outcomes, and materials.
- Online Live – taught via our online learning environment. You join remotely and become part of a cohort of other attendees. You can sign up on your own or with your colleagues. Dates can be selected in the next step.
- In-House – we come to you and teach the course to your chosen premises. This can be your meeting room, or rented spaces of your choosing.
- In-Person – is taught in our own training space in London. You can book the course and join us in person. Limited availability.
Find the course formats in the next section.
Led by Professor Nigel Mehdi PhD FRICS FBCS, a Chartered Surveyor and AI expert with deep insight into RICS regulation.
Nigel is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, a former RICS General Council member, and former Chair of the RICS UK Education Standards Board. He contributed to the latest RICS Rules of Conduct and teaches AI within the University of Oxford’s Software Engineering Programme.