Description
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Training: Master Artificial Intelligence Management System Auditing
Artificial intelligence enhances organisational efficiency through automation and improves decision-making through advanced data analytics. Organisations must ensure appropriate and ethical AI use. You can verify these systems work responsibly.
What is ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Training?
This eLearning course teaches you to audit artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS) using recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques. You gain expertise to plan and conduct ISO/IEC 42001 audits based on best audit practices. You learn to assess and verify compliance with AI management system requirements.
Who Needs This ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor Training?
You should attend if you are:
- An individual with auditing background (internal or external) seeking to specialise in auditing AI management systems
- A manager or consultant seeking to master AI management system audit processes
- An individual responsible for maintaining conformity with AI management system requirements in an organisation
- An expert adviser in AI management
- A professional involved in analysing and understanding business requirements for AI implementation
- An individual involved in developing and implementing AI solutions and designing AI system architecture
Why Attend ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Training?
ISO/IEC 42001 enables organisations to implement appropriate processes and controls for responsible AI use and management. As more organisations seek ISO/IEC 42001 compliance, demand surges for skilled auditors with knowledge to assess and verify compliance.
This training empowers you with knowledge and skills essential for planning and conducting ISO/IEC 42001 audits. You gain expertise to navigate the intricate realm of AI-influenced organisational frameworks. You stay ahead of the competition in this transformative era.
After passing the exam, you receive PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor credentials. This certification proves your professional expertise in auditing organisations against ISO/IEC 42001 using best auditing practices.
What You Learn in This Course
You master fundamental concepts and principles of AI management systems based on ISO/IEC 42001. You learn to interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective. You develop skills to evaluate AI management system conformity according to fundamental audit concepts and principles.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of an AI management system based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Ability to interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements for an AI management system from an auditor’s perspective
- Skills to evaluate AI management system conformity to ISO/IEC 42001 requirements using fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Competence to plan, conduct and close ISO/IEC 42001 compliance audits according to ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and ISO 19011 guidelines
- Expertise to manage an ISO/IEC 42001 audit programme
How the PECB eLearning Experience Works
The training is delivered on the MyPECB platform. You access video lectures, training materials and quizzes after logging in with your PECB account.
Benefits of eLearning:
- Train and examine completely online with just an electronic device and internet access
- Access training 24/7 to adapt your study pace, time and location to your schedule
- Unlimited access allows you to revisit any section as needed
- Video sections break information into easy to process segments
- Quizzes increase interactivity with training material
Entry Requirements
Fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles is required.
Course Structure
Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
Section 2: Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 and management systems
Section 3: Certification process
Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of artificial intelligence
Section 5: Overview of ISO/IEC 42001 requirements
Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Section 7: The impact of other technologies in auditing
Section 8: Evidence-based auditing
Section 9: Risk-based auditing
Section 10: Initiation of the audit process
Section 11: Stage 1 Audit
Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit
Section 13: Stage 2 audit
Section 14: Communication during the audit
Section 15: Audit procedures
Section 16: Creating audit test plans
Section 17: Auditing the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001 (Clauses 4 to 10)
Section 18: Auditing the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001 (Annex A Controls)
Section 19: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Section 20: Closing of the audit
Section 21: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Section 22: Beyond the initial audit
Section 23: Managing an internal audit programme
Section 24: Closing of the training course
Examination Details
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam covers seven competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system
Domain 2: AI management system requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit programme
Certification Path
Four credential levels are available:
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional Auditor
- Pass the exam
- No professional experience required
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Two years professional experience (one year in AI)
- Complete 200 hours of AI project activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Five years professional experience (two years in AI)
- Complete 300 hours of AI project activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor
- Pass the exam
- Ten years professional experience (seven years in AI)
- Complete 1,000 hours of AI project activities
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials qualify for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme.
What You Receive
- Training materials exceeding 400 pages with information, practical examples, exercises and quizzes
- Certification and examination fees included
- Attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
- Free exam retake within 12 months if needed
Get ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Certified and Advance Your AI Auditing Career
This training equips you with sought-after auditing skills in artificial intelligence management. You learn from experienced trainers worldwide and gain internationally recognised certification.

