ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor for AI Management Systems - Certification Course
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The ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard creates a binding framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence for the first time - and places new requirements on auditors. In this 4-day training training course, you will become a certified specialist for audits of AI management systems (AIMS). You will learn how to systematically audit an AIMS, assess requirements from ISO/IEC 42001, analyze risks and incorporate ethical principles. The training provides you with in-depth knowledge of audit principles, methods and tools - based on ISO 19011 - and enables you to plan, carry out and document audits independently. In numerous practical exercises, you will develop checklists, conduct interviews, assess conformity and formulate audit reports. The optional exam to become a certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor rounds off the course and qualifies you for a leading role in AI governance and compliance.
1. basics: understanding ISO/IEC 42001 and AIMS
- Structure and content of the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard
- Key concepts: ethical, technical and regulatory requirements
- Governance, risk management and transparency principles
- Reference to other standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 23894
- Context of the organization and stakeholders
2. audit preparation and planning
- Audit principles according to ISO 19011
- Create audit program and audit plan
- Determine audit criteria and define audit objectives
- Preparation of audit questions and checklists
- Risk-based planning of AI-specific audits
3. implementation of AIMS audits
- Audit methods: Interviews, observations, document review
- Evaluate conformity and review evidence
- AI-specific questions (e.g. fairness, explainability, bias)
- Formulate audit findings
- Feedback discussions and final meeting
4. reporting and follow-up
- Structuring and creating an audit report
- Evaluation of deviations and tracking of measures
- Re-certifications and continuous improvement
- Lessons learned in the AI audit process
- Exam preparation and sample tasks
The training content is based on the official PECB examination specifications.
Requirements:
To participate in this training, we recommend general knowledge of AI systems, AI management systems and ISO/IEC 42001.
- You will be able to independently plan, carry out and document audits for AI management systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 42001.
- You will gain in-depth knowledge of the standard and AI-specific audit issues - from governance and bias to security.
- You will receive practical training in all audit phases - including interviewing, evaluation, reporting and follow-up.
- If you pass the exam, you will become a certified lead auditor in accordance with ISO/IEC 42001 - a decisive proof of competence.
This training training is conducted in a group of a maximum of 12 participants using the Zoom video conferencing software.
The training combines theoretical concepts and practical examples and allows you to go through the entire auditing process using case studies.
The course contains many scenario-based exercises and multiple-choice tests that are very suitable for exam preparation.
This course is conducted in German. The official course materials are not available in German and are therefore provided in English.
The "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor" exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following areas of competence:
- Area 1: Basic principles and concepts of an AI management system
- Area 2: Requirements for an AI management system
- Area 3: Basic audit concepts and principles
- Area 4: Preparation for an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Area 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Area 6: Completion of an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Area 7: Management of an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program
Examination:
- Exam format: Online
- Examination provider: Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB)
- Exam location: PECB Exam platform
- Exam type: Multiple choice (80 questions)
- Exam duration: 60 minutes
- Language: English
- Pass rate: 70%
- Resources: none (Closed Book)
If you choose an examination language that is not your mother tongue, you will be given an extra 30 minutes for the examination.
Exam fee: The costs for the one-off participation in the exam are included in the course fee. You will receive a voucher for the online exam a few days before the start of the course, which you can redeem when booking your exam with the PECB.
Validity of the certificate: The PECB certificate for ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor is valid for three years. At the end of this period, it can be extended by recertification. During the period of validity, certificate holders must prove that they have gained practical experience in carrying out certified activities. For this purpose, the number of hours worked in the area of auditing or related certification services must be documented and uploaded to the myPECB portal.
This training is aimed at auditors, ISMS or AIMS managers, compliance and data protection officers, AI project managers and consultants who are responsible for or carry out audits in the field of artificial intelligence. The training also offers internal auditors and members of ethics boards a sound qualification for assessing AI management systems.
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