Artificial Intelligence
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
Develop the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, manage, monitor, maintain, and continually improve an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001. Study at your own pace through myPECB, with 24/7 access to video lessons, quizzes, and training materials.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Your Learning, at a Glance
- Price
- 799 USD
999 USD - Category
- Artificial Intelligence
- Duration
- Self-paced; suggested pace: 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours per week
- Format
- Self-paced online eLearning via myPECB
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer (subject to passing the exam and meeting certification requirements)
Course Overview
What Is the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer Credential?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS). It gives organisations a structured way to build, deploy and oversee AI responsibly — with clear policies, risk controls and accountability.
The Lead Implementer credential shows you can take an organisation from first scoping to certification-ready. You learn to plan, implement, operate, monitor and continually improve an AIMS, and to turn AI strategy into controls that hold up in an audit.
Why It Matters Now
- Regulation is arriving. The EU AI Act and similar rules expect documented AI governance; ISO/IEC 42001 is the most widely recognised way to show it.
- Customers are asking. Enterprise buyers increasingly request evidence of responsible AI practices before they sign.
- Few people can lead it. Organisations need practitioners who can run an AIMS project end to end, not just describe the standard.
Why Learn With Veloraa
Veloraa audits and implements AI governance for organisations every day — ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and EU AI Act readiness. This course pairs the official PECB curriculum with that field experience, so you learn what auditors actually look for.
Who Should Attend?
This course suits anyone who will build, run or advise on AI governance inside an organisation
No prior ISO/IEC 42001 knowledge is required. A basic understanding of management systems and of how AI is used in business will help you move faster.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Master AIMS fundamentals — explain the core concepts and principles behind an AI management system and responsible AI.
- Interpret the requirements — read ISO/IEC 42001 clause by clause from an implementer’s point of view.
- Plan the implementation — scope an AIMS, secure leadership approval and build a project plan using PECB’s IMS2 methodology and recognised best practice.
- Manage AI risk — run AI risk and impact assessments and produce a Statement of Applicability.
- Design and implement controls — select Annex A controls and put them into day-to-day operation.
- Operate and measure — run AI operations, documented information, competence and communication, then monitor and evaluate performance.
- Drive continual improvement — lead internal audit, management review and corrective action.
- Prepare for certification — get an organisation ready for a third-party ISO/IEC 42001 certification audit.
Curriculum
The course runs as 26 video lessons grouped into five modules, each ending with a quiz. Lessons follow the order you would use on a real AIMS project.
Foundations of AI Governance5 Lessons
- Course Objectives and Structure
- Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
- The AI Management System (AIMS)
- Core Concepts and Principles of AI
- AIMS Implementation Approaches
You Will Be Able To Explain ISO/IEC 42001, how it fits with other frameworks, and how to approach an implementation.
Planning the AIMS8 Lessons
- 6. Leadership and Project Approval
- 7. Roles and Responsibilities
- 8. The Organisation and Its Context
- 9. AIMS Scope
- 10. Analysis of the Existing System
- 11. AI Policy
- 12. AI Risk Management
- 13. Statement of Applicability
You Will Be Able To Secure buy-in, define scope, write the AI policy and complete the risk assessment and SoA.
Implementing the AIMS6 Lessons
- 14. Selection and Design of Controls
- 15. Implementation of Controls
- 16. Management of Documented Information
- 17. Communication
- 18. Competence and Awareness
- 19. Management of AI Operations
You Will Be Able To Put controls, documentation, training and AI operations into practice.
Monitoring and Improvement5 Lessons
- 20. Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
- 21. Internal Audit
- 22. Management Review
- 23. Treatment of Nonconformities
- 24. Continual Improvement
You Will Be Able To Measure performance, audit the system and run corrective action.
Certification Readiness2 Lessons
- 25. Preparing for the Certification Audit
- 26. Course Close and Exam Preparation
You Will Be Able To Get the organisation audit-ready and prepare for the Lead Implementer exam.
Downloadable Resources: Full course notes (400+ pages), case study, exercises and answer key, in editable formats.
What’s Included
- 26 expert-led video lessons with quizzes
- 400+ pages of course notes, case study, exercises and answer key
- Exam voucher and one free retake within 12 months
- Certification fee
- 31 CPD attestation of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I Need Technical AI or Coding Skills?
No. The course focuses on governance, risk and management systems, not building models.
2. How Long Do I Have to Finish?
You study at your own pace with unlimited access during your access period. The exam can be taken whenever you are ready.
3. Is the Exam Online?
Yes. You book it through PECB Exams and take it remotely.
4. What If I Fail the Exam?
You get one free retake within 12 months of your first attempt.
5. Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor — Which Should I Take?
Choose Lead Implementer if you will build or run an AIMS. Choose Lead Auditor if you will assess one. Many professionals take both.
6. Can My Team Enrol Together?
Yes. Veloraa offers corporate and bespoke programmes — use Enquire Now for group pricing.
Exam & Certification
Your Path to Certification
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam is taken online whenever you are ready. It covers six competency domains. If you don’t pass first time, you can retake the exam once at no cost within 12 months.
- Language Used
- English
- Duration
- Self-paced; suggested pace: 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours a week
- Class Delivery
- Recorded expert-led video lessons with animations, quizzes and downloadable materials
- Platform
- Course on myPECB; exam on PECB Exams — both fully online
- What You Need
- A laptop or tablet and an internet connection
- Complete the eLearning
Work through all 26 lessons and quizzes, and earn 31 CPD credits.
- Pass the Exam
Book it online at a time and place that suits you.
- Apply for Your Credential
Choose the level that matches your experience.
- Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics and receive your certificate.
- Maintain Your Certification
Keep it active through annual maintenance and continuing education.
Exam Domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an AIMS
- AIMS requirements
- Planning an AIMS implementation
- Implementing an AIMS
- Monitoring and measuring an AIMS
- Continual improvement and preparing for a certification audit
Credential Levels
| Credential | Experience | Project Activities |
|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional Implementer | None | None |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Implementer | 2 years, including 1 year in AI | 200 hours |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer This Course | 5 years, including 2 years in AI | 300 hours |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer | 10 years, including 7 years in AI | 1,000 hours |
All levels require passing the Lead Implementer exam (or equivalent) and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Holders of both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials can work towards the PECB Master credential.
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