The PECB ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor training course prepares you to audit an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).
What is ISO/IEC 42001?
ISO/IEC 42001 provides requirements for organizations seeking to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an AIMS that comprehensive understanding of AI implementation best practices and a framework for its successful integration within organizations, equipping you with the hands-on expertise to drive AIMS implementation projects.
ISO/IEC 42001 provides requirements for organizations seeking to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an AIMS using a framework and best practices for successful AI integration.
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Why Should You Attend?
As the number of organizations seeking ISO/IEC 42001 compliance increases, there is a simultaneous surge in demand for skilled auditors possessing the necessary knowledge to assess and verify compliance.
This training course equips you with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate realm of AI-influenced organizational frameworks, ensuring you are well-prepared to contribute to the success of organizations in this transformative era.
The training course is followed by a certification exam. After successfully passing the exam, you may apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor” certification which is UKAS accredited and internationally recognized. The certification validates your competence to audit an AIMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001.
Educational approach
- This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the auditing of an AIMS.
- The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
- The exercises are based on a case study.
- The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of AIMS concepts and ISO/IEC 42001.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) and covers the following 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 program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in AI | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in AI | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in AI | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
To be considered valid audit experience, the candidate’s activities should follow best practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Reviewing and managing documented information related to the audit
- Conducting on-site audits
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
Fulfillment
Orders will be fulfilled within 24 hours assuming the student possesses a valid PECB ID number. Register a PECB account to obtain a PECB ID number.
