AI Rating

    Strategic diagnosis of AI maturity. 1-5 rating and A-D class.

    To prioritize investments, budget and governance. Gap analysis, 90-day roadmap, profile by area.

    Free preliminary assessment in ~4 minutes: no commitment

    When it is needed

    Situations where the AI Rating makes the difference

    You ran a pilot but it does not scale
    You want to define a 12-18 month AI roadmap
    You have a Microsoft/Cloud stack but lack prioritized use cases
    You need to answer to audit, risk, compliance or the board
    You want to measure readiness before investing
    You want to align IT, business, risk and HR on a common baseline

    What you get

    AI Rating is a structured, evidence-based assessment of your organization's AI maturity. The goal is to make measurable four dimensions that are often confused: readiness, delivery capability, risk exposure and evidence solidity.

    Overall AI Rating (1-5) + class (A-D)
    Four separate indices: Readiness, Delivery, Risk, Confidence
    Profile by area (heatmap/radar)
    Top 10 prioritized gaps (impact vs effort)
    90-day roadmap
    6-12 month initiative backlog
    Governance recommendations (roles, policy, process)
    Evidence log: what you have, what is missing
    Map of structural dependencies
    Executive report for board and C-level

    The ZeroFive scale

    A synthetic 1-5 rating and four maturity classes to position the company clearly, both internally and toward the board.

    D1.0 – 2.0

    Initial

    Sporadic and ungoverned use. Strategy, data and risk oversight are missing.

    C2.0 – 3.0

    Developing

    First active initiatives, but without a structured process or shared metrics.

    B3.0 – 4.0

    Solid

    AI integrated into key processes, with formalized governance and clear roles.

    A4.0 – 5.0

    Excellence

    AI as a strategic asset, with risk control, measurement and widespread adoption.

    Note: class A is reserved for assessments verified with structured interviews. The online self-assessment returns an indicative class from B to D.

    How it works

    A clear and transparent 4-step process

    1

    Kickoff and scope

    Definition of use cases, functions involved, systems in scope

    2

    Evidence gathering

    Structured interviews + documents + lightweight technical check

    3

    Scoring and validation

    Internal review with company sponsor

    4

    Delivery and workshop

    Priorities, roadmap and next steps shared together

    Typical duration2-4 weeks
    Client commitment6-12 hours total
    OutputReport + 2h workshop

    When to use AI Rating vs AI Canvas

    AI Rating

    Company assessment

    "Where you are"

    AI Canvas

    Initiative design

    "What to do"

    AI Rating measures organizational maturity. AI Canvas maps opportunities and projects. They are often used in sequence: Rating as a baseline, Canvas as a scoping tool.

    Real use case

    "A CFO wants to understand if the company is ready to invest in AI"

    AI Rating provides an objective profile across 4 dimensions (Readiness, Delivery, Risk, Confidence), highlighting critical gaps and operational priorities.

    The board receives an executive report with a 1-5 rating, A-D class, a 90-day roadmap and a 6-12 month backlog to decide budget and governance.

    Objective baselineEvidence-based prioritiesBoard report

    Methodology

    An evidence-based and auditable approach

    Structured and repeatable approach

    Aligned with AI governance and risk management principles

    Compatible with regulated contexts

    References: EU AI Act (risk-based approach), ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management system) as governance inspirations, not as guaranteed compliance.

    Discover the complete AI Governance framework

    Why it is important

    From problem to decision: what you can do after the AI Rating

    ProblemEnabled decision
    Too many use casesPrioritization and backlog
    Stuck pilotsInterventions on data/MLOps/processes
    Board asks for guaranteesRisk profile + control plan
    2026 budgetAllocation by capability, not by tool
    Vendor selectionMake/buy and selection criteria

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it take and what is needed?

    Typical duration is 2-4 weeks. It requires 6-12 hours of your team's time between interviews and document collection.

    Is access to data required?

    No direct access to sensitive data is needed. We work on metadata, documentation and structured interviews.

    Is it an audit?

    No, it is not a compliance audit. It is an evidence-based assessment to support strategic decisions.

    What do I concretely receive?

    An executive report with 1-5 rating, A-D class, 4 indices, gap analysis, 90-day roadmap and 6-12 month backlog.

    Is it suitable for SMEs?

    Yes, the framework is calibrated for structured SMEs, business units and scale-ups. It does not require internal AI teams.

    Is it tied to a specific vendor?

    No. The rating is vendor-agnostic. We assess organizational maturity, not the technology stack.

    How do you handle confidentiality?

    NDA available upon request. Minimal data, controlled access, no sharing with third parties.

    Who needs to participate?

    Executive sponsor + 4-6 key roles (IT, business, operations, HR/legal if relevant).

    What happens after the rating?

    A decision workshop to validate priorities. You can then continue with AI Strategy or AI Training.

    Can I repeat it periodically?

    Yes. We recommend a re-rating every 12-18 months to measure progress and recalculate priorities.

    Take the first step toward your AI Rating

    Start with the online preliminary assessment: in a few minutes you get an initial profile across the four areas of the model. Then, when you are ready, book the full AI Rating.