ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor – E-Learning
Course Overview
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor prepares professionals to evaluate an artificial intelligence management system against ISO/IEC 42001 requirements.
The course combines AIMS requirements with recognised audit principles and develops capability across audit preparation, evidence gathering, on-site activities, findings, reporting, closure and audit-program management.
It is suited to assurance, governance, risk, compliance, audit and AI professionals who need to assess responsible-AI management systems.
Who Should Attend
Internal and external auditors working with AI management systems
AI governance, risk and compliance professionals
Consultants and advisers involved in ISO/IEC 42001 assurance
Security, privacy, data and technology professionals supporting AIMS audits
Managers responsible for AI assurance or audit programs
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and AI management-system concepts is recommended. Audit, assurance or governance experience is helpful.
Learning Objectives
Explain ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an auditor perspective
Apply fundamental audit concepts and principles to an AIMS
Plan and prepare an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
Conduct audit activities and evaluate evidence and conformity
Close, report and manage AIMS audits and audit programs
Course Outline
AIMS and audit foundations
ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and audit principles
Audit objectives, criteria, scope and evidence
Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
Audit planning and document review
Working documents, communication and audit-team preparation
Conducting audit activities
Interviews, sampling and evidence evaluation
Findings, nonconformities and on-site activities
Closing and managing audits
Audit reporting and closing activities
Follow-up and audit-program management
Exam & Certification
The course leads to the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor examination.
After passing the exam, candidates may apply for the appropriate PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor credential. Depending on PECB's minimum professional and audit-experience criteria, the available pathway includes provisional through senior lead auditor levels.
Eligible partner-delivered self-study or e-learning training includes the first exam attempt, one free retake, the certification application fee and the first year of the annual maintenance fee within the applicable PECB 12-month cycle.
This E-Learning option is designed for learners who prefer structured digital learning through PECB’s online learning environment and included learning resources.
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.

