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Is AI2 Recognised? RNCP Titles, Qualiopi and Legal Status (2027)

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In short: yes. AI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence is a French private higher-education institute, founded in November 2023 (SAS, SIREN 981 137 201), with its campus in Écouen near Paris. It has been Qualiopi certified since January 2025 (certificate QUA008116) and prepares four RNCP titles at Levels 6 and 7, recognised by the French State and listed by France Compétences.Information verified on 30 October 2026 on France Compétences.

This page gathers the official facts about AI2 in one place, with the public records you can check yourself.

The State-recognised titles AI2 prepares

ProgrammeRNCP titleLevelCertifierOfficial record
MSc Applied AI and Data Science, MSc Applied AI & CybersecurityRNCP39978, Information Systems Architect for Industrial ProcessesLevel 7, EQF 7DATAKOORNCP39978 record
MSc Applied AI & IoTRNCP40554, Internet of Things (IoT) ArchitectLevel 7, EQF 7DATAKOORNCP40554 record
BSc AI-Powered Application DevelopmentRNCP37873, TP Concepteur développeur d’applicationsLevel 6, EQF 6French Ministry of LabourRNCP37873 record
BSc Data Analytics & Applied AIRNCP41370, TP Développeur intégrateur en informatique industrielleLevel 6, EQF 6French Ministry of LabourRNCP41370 record

RNCP Level 7 is the master’s level (EQF 7) of the French national register of professional certifications, and Level 6 is the bachelor’s level (EQF 6). Read our guide to the RNCP Level 7 qualification.

Legal status and quality certification

ItemDetail
Legal entityAI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence, SAS, SIREN 981 137 201
FoundedNovember 2023, in Paris
CampusHub Nikola Tesla, 16 bis avenue du Maréchal Foch, 95440 Écouen, France
QualityQualiopi, training actions, certificate QUA008116, since January 2025
Parent companyDATAKOO SAS, registered certifier of RNCP39978 and RNCP40554

What you receive at the end

Graduates earn two awards: the AI2 diploma and the State-recognised RNCP title. The title is awarded once all required competency blocks are validated, under the certification’s assessment and eligibility rules. See the programme pages for the title each route prepares.

How to check it yourself

  1. Open the official record of your title on France Compétences, using the links in the table above.
  2. Read the certifier, the level and the competency blocks on that record.
  3. Ask admissions to confirm your programme, title and intake in your admission letter, which prevails over any other document.

Recognition outside France

The EQF level helps employers and institutions in Europe read your title. Outside Europe, each employer or authority assesses a title under its own rules, so check what your country asks for. For the student visa, see our visa guidance.

📘 Related guide: AI2 course catalogue 2027: every programme, tuition and intake.

Frequently asked questions

Is AI2 a real school?

Yes. AI2 – Applied Institute of Artificial Intelligence is a French private higher-education institute and a registered company (SAS, SIREN 981 137 201), founded in November 2023. Its campus is at 16 bis avenue du Maréchal Foch, 95440 Écouen, 22 minutes from Paris Gare du Nord.

Is AI2 recognised by the French State?

AI2 prepares four RNCP titles recognised by the French State: RNCP39978 and RNCP40554 at Level 7, and RNCP37873 and RNCP41370 at Level 6. Each title has a public record on the France Compétences website.

What is AI2’s Qualiopi certification?

Qualiopi is the French national quality certification for training providers. AI2 has held it since January 2025 for training actions, under certificate QUA008116.

Who is DATAKOO?

DATAKOO SAS is the parent company of AI2 and the registered certifier of RNCP39978 and RNCP40554. RNCP37873 and RNCP41370 are certified by the French Ministry of Labour.

What do I receive at the end of an AI2 MSc?

Graduates earn two awards: the AI2 diploma and the State-recognised RNCP title at Level 7, which is the master’s level (EQF 7) of the French national register. The title requires validation of all required competency blocks.

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