Learn COMPEL
This body of knowledge can be navigated by role, by lifecycle stage, by topic, by depth, or by regulatory standard. Choose the pathway that matches your context — all 276+ articles are free to read under the COMPEL Framework License Agreement.
By Role
Six role-based reading paths. Each path threads together the domains most relevant to your day-to-day work.
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Chief Data / AI Officer
Enterprise AI strategy, operating model, portfolio leadership, value realization.
AI Strategy & VisionEnterprise Operating Model & Portfolio LeadershipValue Realization & ROITransformation Design & Program Architecture -
VP of Engineering
Technology architecture, MLOps, platform readiness, execution and delivery.
Technology Architecture & InfrastructureExecution & Delivery ExcellenceData Governance & ReadinessAgent Governance & Autonomy -
Head of Compliance
Governance frameworks, regulatory alignment, audit preparedness, policy lifecycle.
AI Governance & ComplianceRisk Management & AI EthicsFramework Interoperability & StandardsAgent Governance & Autonomy -
ML Team Lead
Model development, evaluation, data readiness, agent autonomy and safety.
Technology Architecture & InfrastructureAgent Governance & AutonomyData Governance & ReadinessRisk Management & AI Ethics -
Product Manager
Use case design, value realization, stakeholder management, delivery excellence.
Value Realization & ROIExecution & Delivery ExcellenceStakeholder Management & Executive LeadershipTransformation Design & Program Architecture -
CISO
AI risk, security, agent governance, compliance, shadow AI discovery.
Risk Management & AI EthicsAgent Governance & AutonomyAI Governance & ComplianceData Governance & Readiness
By Lifecycle Stage
Start with Calibrate and work through the full lifecycle, or jump to the stage that matches your current work.
By Depth
Foundation builds shared understanding; Applied focuses on day-to-day practitioner work; Advanced is for expert-level design; Strategic is for portfolio and enterprise leadership.
By Topic Cluster
The ten largest topic clusters in the Body of Knowledge.
- Transformation Design & Program Architecture47 articles
- AI Strategy & Vision30 articles
- Enterprise Operating Model & Portfolio Leadership30 articles
- AI Governance & Compliance26 articles
- Maturity Assessment & Diagnostics20 articles
- Technology Architecture & Infrastructure20 articles
- Organizational Change & Culture20 articles
- Framework Interoperability & Standards20 articles
- Agent Governance & Autonomy17 articles
- Execution & Delivery Excellence11 articles
By Regulatory Standard
COMPEL articles map cleanly onto the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001. Follow a standard-aligned path to build the evidence base for your compliance program.