PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to gain the necessary expertise to audit artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS) by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to the success of many organizations by enhancing efficiency through automation and improving decision-making by utilizing advanced data analytics. However, organizations should ensure the appropriate and ethical use of AI. ISO/IEC 42001 enables organizations to implement appropriate processes and controls to ensure the responsible use and management of AI system.

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. Therefore, PECB has developed the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course to empower participants with the knowledge and skills essential for planning and conducting ISO/IEC 42001 audits based on best audit practices.

The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course is beneficial for professionals seeking to stay ahead of the competition. 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.

After finishing the training course, you will be eligible to take the exam. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor” credential. This certification proves your professional expertise in auditing organizations against ISO/IEC 42001 based on best auditing practices.

• Individuals with a background in auditing, whether internal or external, seeking to specialize in auditing AI management system
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the AI management system audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the AI management system requirements in an organization
• Expert advisors in AI management
• Professionals involved in analyzing and understanding business requirements for AI implementation
• Individuals involved in the development and implementation of AI solutions and in designing the architecture of AI systems

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an AI management system based on ISO/IEC 42001
• Interpret the ISO/IEC 42001 requirements for an AI management system from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the AI management system conformity to ISO/IEC 42001 requirements in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 42001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor” exam meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It 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 the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

• 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 program
• Section 24: Closing of the training course

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants receive training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within 12 months from the initial date of the exam.

Credential requirements summary

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

PECB's ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on MyPECB platform. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account. In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercises correction key files will also be available). Quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.

• Take the training course
• Access the materials on MyPECB
• Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams.

PECB's eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:

• Both the training course and the examination are conducted fully online. Thus, all you need is an electronic device, and internet access.
• The training course is available 24/7, so you can adapt your study pace, time, and location to your schedule instead of having to adapt your schedule to the training course.
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as needed.
• Every training course consists of several video sections