Artificial Intelligence
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor
Learn to plan, conduct and close an ISO/IEC 42001 audit — and judge whether an AI management system (AIMS) truly conforms. Built on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1, self-paced on myPECB, with 24/7 access.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Your Learning, at a Glance
- Price
- 899 USD
999 USD - Category
- Artificial Intelligence
- Duration
- Self-paced · 4–6 weeks
- Format
- Self-paced online eLearning via myPECB
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor (subject to passing the exam and meeting certification requirements)
Course Overview
The Credential for People Who Verify AI Governance, Not Just Take It on Trust
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for an AI management system. As more organisations adopt it, someone has to check that their policies, risk controls and accountability work in practice — not just on paper.
As a Lead Auditor, you plan and lead audits, gather objective evidence, write findings that stand up, and manage a full audit programme. Veloraa pairs the official PECB curriculum with day-to-day AI governance audit experience, so you learn how real AIMS audits run.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who will assess, verify or answer for AI governance
No prior ISO/IEC 42001 knowledge, audit experience or coding skills needed.
Learning Objectives
By the End of the Course You Will Be Able To
- Master AIMS fundamentals - Explain the concepts and principles of an AI management system based on ISO/IEC 42001.
- Interpret the requirements - Read ISO/IEC 42001 clause by clause from an auditor’s view.
- Apply audit principles - Use evidence-based and risk-based auditing, in line with ISO 19011.
- Plan the audit - Initiate the audit, run Stage 1 and build audit test plans.
- Conduct the audit - Run Stage 2 and test Clauses 4–10 and Annex A controls against real evidence.
- Report findings - Draft clear audit findings and nonconformity reports that hold up.
- Close and follow up - Close the audit, evaluate action plans and plan surveillance audits.
- Manage an audit programme - Set up and run an ISO/IEC 42001 audit programme, internal or external.
Curriculum
Lessons follow the life of a real certification audit, from first contact to follow-up.
Each module ends with a quiz.
Foundations of AI and the AIMS6 Lessons
- 1. Course Objectives and Structure
- 2. Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 And
- Management Systems
- 3. The Certification Process
- 4. Fundamental Concepts and Principles of AI
- 5. Overview of ISO/IEC 42001 Requirements
You Will Be Able To Understand ISO/IEC 42001, AI concepts and how certification works
Audit Principles4 Lessons
- 6. Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
- 7. The Impact of Other Technologies in Auditing
- 8. Evidence-based Auditing
- 9. Risk-based Auditing
You Will Be Able To Apply the audit concepts every finding depends on
Preparing and Conducting the Audit7 Lessons
- 10. Initiating the Audit Process
- 11. Stage 1 Audit
- 12. Preparing for the Stage 2 Audit
- 13. Stage 2 Audit
- 14. Communication During the Audit
- 15. Audit Procedures
- 16. Creating Audit Test Plans
You Will Be Able To Initiate the audit, run Stage 1 and Stage 2, and gather evidence
Auditing the Requirements and Reporting5 Lessons
- 17. Auditing ISO/IEC 42001 Clauses 4 to 10
- 18. Auditing ISO/IEC 42001 Annex A Controls
- 19. Drafting Audit Findings and Nonconformity
- Reports
- 20. Closing the Audit
You Will Be Able To Audit Clauses 4–10 and Annex A, then write findings and close the audit
After the Audit4 Lessons
- 21. Evaluating Action Plans
- 22. Beyond the Initial Audit
- 23. Managing an Internal Audit Programme
- 24. Course Close and Exam Preparation
You Will Be Able To Evaluate action plans, plan surveillance and run an audit programme
What’s Included
- 24 video lessons Expert-led, with quizzes
- 400+ pages of notes Plus case study, exercises & answers
- Exam voucher Plus one free retake in 12 months
- Certification fee No extra cost once you pass
- 31 CPD credits Attestation of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need Audit Experience?
No. The course teaches audit principles from the ground up. Your work experience counts towards the higher
credential levels once you pass the exam.
Do I Need Technical AI or Coding Skills?
No. You audit governance, risk and management-system controls, not model code.
How Long Do I Have to Finish?
You get [ACCESS PERIOD] of unlimited access. Most learners finish in 4–6 weeks at 6–8 hours a week, and you
can take the exam whenever you are ready.
Is the Exam Online?
Yes. You book it through PECB Exams and take it remotely.
What If I Fail the Exam?
You get one free retake within 12 months of your first attempt.
Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer — Which Should I Take?
Choose Lead Auditor if you will assess an AIMS, and Lead Implementer if you will build or run one. Many
professionals take both, and holding both is a step towards PECB Master.
Can My Team Enrol Together?
Yes. Veloraa offers corporate and bespoke programmes. Use the enquiry form below for group pricing.
Exam & Certification
Your Path to Certification
The online exam covers seven competency domains. If you don’t pass first time, you can retake it once at no cost within 12 months.
- Complete the eLearning
24 lessons and quizzes · earn 31 CPD credits
- Pass the Exam
Book online at a time that suits you
- Apply for Your Credential
Choose the level that matches your experience
- Sign the Code of Ethics
Then receive your PECB certificate
- Maintain It
Annual maintenance and continuing education
Exam Domains
- Fundamental principles and concepts of an AIMS
- AIMS requirements
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit programme
Credential Levels
| Credential | Experience | Project Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Auditor | None | None |
| Auditor This Course | 2 yrs (1 in AI) | 200 hours |
| Lead Auditor This Course | 5 yrs (2 in AI) | 300 hours |
| Senior Lead Auditor | 10 yrs (7 in AI) | 1,000 hours |
All levels require passing the Lead Auditor exam (or equivalent) and signing the PECB Code of Ethics. Holders of both Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer who pass four additional Foundation exams qualify for PECB Master.
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