ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation – Self-Study
Course Overview
ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation introduces the principles, structure and core requirements of an artificial intelligence management system.
The course provides a practical starting point for understanding how organisations can establish governance, responsibilities, processes and controls for the responsible management of AI systems.
It is suitable for professionals who need foundational knowledge of AI governance and ISO/IEC 42001 before moving into implementation, audit or specialist AI-governance roles.
Who Should Attend
Professionals seeking an introduction to ISO/IEC 42001
Managers involved in AI governance, risk, compliance or technology oversight
Members of teams supporting an AIMS
AI, data, security, privacy and governance professionals
Individuals beginning an ISO/IEC 42001 certification pathway
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite applies. A general awareness of artificial intelligence, governance, risk or management systems can be helpful.
Learning Objectives
Understand the purpose and principles of an AI management system
Become familiar with the structure and requirements of ISO/IEC 42001
Recognise key governance roles and responsibilities for AI
Understand risk, controls, monitoring and continual improvement within an AIMS
Build a foundation for further ISO/IEC 42001 implementation or audit study
Course Outline
Introduction to AI management systems
AI governance context and management-system concepts
Purpose and structure of ISO/IEC 42001
Core ISO/IEC 42001 requirements
Context, leadership, planning and support
Operational governance and AI-related controls
Monitoring and improvement
Performance evaluation, review and corrective action
Continual improvement of the AIMS
Certification preparation
Review of foundation concepts
Preparation for the associated certificate exam
Exam & Certification
The course includes access to the associated PECB examination and certification pathway in accordance with applicable PECB requirements.
Candidates who successfully pass the examination may apply for the applicable ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation credential.
Where applicable under PECB policy, partner-delivered training includes the first examination attempt, one free retake within the applicable 12-month period, the certification application fee and the first year of the annual maintenance fee.
This Self-Study option is designed for learners who prefer to work independently using the learning materials provided through the applicable PECB enrolment.
After purchase, CyberCognize will process your enrolment with PECB. Your course access, learning materials, and applicable PECB instructions will be provided separately once your enrolment has been completed.
Your purchase also includes the CyberCognize PECB Enrolment & Next Steps Guide, which explains what happens after checkout and how your access will be issued.

