Implementer course

ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

Plan, build and run an AI management system, including AI risk and impact assessment.

Duration
5 days
Level
Implementer
Formats
Virtual instructor-led, In-house
CPD hours
35

Course overview

This five-day course gives you the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, manage and maintain an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001:2023. You learn how to govern AI responsibly across its life cycle: defining your role for each AI system, running AI risk and impact assessments, selecting Annex A controls, and preparing for certification, with practical links to the EU AI Act, the NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 27001.

Why attend

  • Lead your organisation’s AI governance programme
  • Turn responsible AI principles into auditable controls
  • Understand how ISO/IEC 42001 supports EU AI Act and other regulatory obligations
  • Learn AI risk and impact assessment methods you can use straight away
  • Integrate AI governance with an existing ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS

Who should attend

  • AI product leads and data science managers
  • Risk, compliance and security professionals
  • ISO 27001 practitioners extending to AI

Learning objectives

  • Explain ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and how they relate to AI regulation
  • Scope an AIMS and build an AI inventory
  • Run AI risk and impact assessments
  • Select and implement Annex A controls
  • Prepare an organisation for certification

Course agenda

Day 1AI governance and initiating an AIMS
  • AI concepts, benefits and risks
  • Regulatory landscape: EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF and national guidance
  • ISO/IEC 42001 structure and key terms
  • Organisational context and roles: developer, provider, user
  • Defining the AIMS scope and AI inventory
Day 2Planning the AIMS
  • AI policy and responsible AI objectives
  • Leadership, roles and the AI governance committee
  • AI risk assessment (ISO/IEC 23894)
  • AI system impact assessment (ISO/IEC 42005)
  • Risk treatment and the Statement of Applicability
Day 3Implementing AI controls
  • Annex A controls across the AI life cycle
  • Data quality, provenance and data management
  • Transparency and information for interested parties
  • Human oversight and responsible use
  • Third-party and supplier AI
Day 4Operating, monitoring and improving
  • Operational planning and change control for AI systems
  • Performance monitoring and AI incident handling
  • Internal audit and management review
  • Corrective action and continual improvement
  • Preparing for certification
Day 5Case study and assessment
  • Integrating with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701
  • Case study review
  • Written assessment

Prerequisites

A general understanding of AI concepts and management systems. No programming knowledge is required.

Assessment and certificate

Written assessment. A scenario-based written assessment on the final day, open book, covering the requirements and their practical application. Pass mark 70%. Participants who pass receive a certificate of achievement; others receive a certificate of attendance.

Certificate: Certificate of achievement (on passing) or attendance from Secure iQube.

What is included

  • Course slides and participant notes
  • Practical workbook with exercises and case studies
  • Templates you can adapt for your organisation
  • Certificate of completion
  • 30 days of post-course Q&A support by email
  • Refreshments and lunch for classroom sessions

Dates

Public dates are announced regularly. Enquire below for the next date, or book a private session for your team on dates that suit you.

Course questions

Do I need to pass the assessment to receive a certificate?
Participants who pass receive a certificate of achievement. Everyone who attends the full course receives a certificate of attendance.
How are virtual sessions run?
Live, instructor-led sessions on Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with breakout rooms for exercises, the same materials as the classroom and short breaks every 90 minutes. You need a stable internet connection and a webcam.
Can this course be run for our team only?
Yes. We deliver it privately, online or at your premises, and use examples from your own systems. In-house delivery is usually more cost-effective for six or more participants.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on format, location and group size. Send an enquiry and we will reply with dates and a quote within one working day.

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