What is Introduction FAIR
This course introduces participants to the FAIR methodology: a structured, multidisciplinary approach to developing responsible, scalable, and legally sound IT solutions. FAIR stands for Framework for Agile, Innovative & Responsible IT development. The training explores the six core principles of FAIR (law, ethics, social, technology, transparency, agility, inclusivity, independence, and scalability) and how they guide decision-making throughout the IT development lifecycle. Participants will learn how FAIR integrates scientific research, agile practices, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure that new technologies are not only innovative but also ethically and legally robust. The course also explains how FAIR complements frameworks like SAFe.
As technology evolves rapidly, organizations face increasing pressure to innovate responsibly. The FAIR methodology offers a proven framework to embed legal, ethical, social, and technological considerations into every step of IT development. This training helps professionals understand how to apply FAIR principles in real-world projects, ensuring that innovations are not only effective but also trustworthy and compliant.
The expertise of our trainers adds a practical dimension to the theoretical concepts, providing real-world insights and best practices. Whether you’re working in the public sector, tech development, or policy, this course equips you with the tools to lead responsible innovation.
Who should attend Introduction FAIR
This course is designed for professionals who want to integrate responsibility and compliance into IT development, including:
- Product Owners – to ensure features meet legal and ethical standards
- Solution Architects – to design scalable, responsible systems
- Legal Advisors – to align development with regulatory frameworks
- Ethics Officers – to embed ethical reflection in innovation
- Agile Coaches – to integrate FAIR into agile workflows
- Policy Makers – to understand the implications of AI and IT in society
- Innovation Managers – to scale responsible technology
- Researchers – to contribute to multidisciplinary development
- Public Sector IT Leads – to ensure compliance and transparency
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of FAIR is required. Familiarity with agile methodologies, IT development, or legal/ethical frameworks is helpful but not mandatory.
Objectives
At the end of the training you will be able to:
- Describe the six core principles of the FAIR methodology
- Explain how FAIR integrates legal, ethical, social, and technological domains
- Compare FAIR with other agile frameworks like SAFe
- Identify the roles and responsibilities within a FAIR project
- Apply the FAIR flow to feature development
- Evaluate the use of Feature Research and Solution Building Blocks (FRBs and FSBs)
- Recognize how FAIR supports responsible innovation and scalability
e-CF competences with this course
- A.1. IS and Business Strategy Alignment
- A.4. Product/Service Planning
- A.5. Architecture Design
- A.6. Application Design
- E.5. Process Improvement
Classroom, online, blended and in-company
At Capgemini Academy you learn in the way that suits you. Do you prefer classroom training, online or a combination of the two (blended)? You can follow most training courses in-company: within your own organization. We use a variety of tools to make learning even more fun and effective. Consider videos, games, quizzes, webinars and case studies, for example. And you can always contact your trainer with any questions.

In-company training courses
With an in-company training you have several advantages:
- You choose the location.
- You train with your colleagues, ensuring it aligns with your practice.
- The trainer tailors explanations, examples and assignments to your organization.
- In consultation, exercises can be adapted to organization-specific questions.
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