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ISO 42001 AI Management Systems – Foundations

The ISO 42001 AI Management Systems — Foundation Certification Course is a concise 3-day program (2 days of training + 1 day for the exam) designed for professionals who need a solid understanding of AI Management Systems (AIMS) and the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.
This course introduces the key concepts, principles, and requirements of ISO 42001 and prepares participants for the PECB Foundation exam. It is ideal for those seeking awareness-level knowledge of AI governance, compliance, and certification readiness without going into full auditor or implementer depth.


Course Format and Certification

Duration: 3 days (2 training days + 1 exam day)
Delivery: Live, instructor-led sessions with presentations, case examples, and interactive discussions
Exam (Day 3):
  • Conducted by PECB
  • 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Closed-book exam
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Passing score: 70%

Certification: Successful candidates are awarded the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation credential and may use the “ISO 42001-F” designation professionally
CPE/CPD Credits: 8 credits awarded upon completion
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Courses include a diploma, for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits valid at most professional institutions.

What I will learn?

  • A foundational understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and implementation steps
  • The ability to design, deploy, and manage an AI Management System (AIMS)
  • Knowledge to establish governance frameworks, accountability structures, and stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Tools for developing audit-ready documentation and managing continual improvement
  • Pass the PECB exam and you will gain a globally recognized certification as a Lead Implementer in AI Management Systems
Who is the training suited for?

This training is for professionals who want to understand how AI is applied and governed within organizations. Whether you’re in governance, risk, compliance, audit, security, or strategic leadership, the content is tailored to give you practical, relevant insights.

If you finish the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the course.

This certificate can be used for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for most internationally recognized professional institutions.

You can optionally chose to pass the exam with PECB, after which you will get the PECB ISO standard designationu00a0as well.

No. All participants who attend a full course will receive a signed diploma and CPE credits (1 per hour of course).u00a0

Professionals from all sectors, including governance, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, and those simply curious about AIu2019s implications in their work, will benefit from this foundational training.

No technical or coding knowledge is required. The course is designed for non-technical professionals seeking structured, practical understanding of AI.

No. All participants who attend a full course will receive a signed diploma and CPE credits (1 per hour of course). However, only those who choose to take and pass the exam will receive the full designation.

The exam is taken online at the participant’s convenience after the course, using PECB’s secure testing platform.

Yes. One free retake is offered to participants who do not pass the exam on their first attempt.

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Requirements

  • No prerequisite knowledge is required.

Target Audience

  • AI governance managers and implementation leads
  • Risk, compliance, and internal control heads
  • AI program and product managers
  • Information security and data privacy officers
  • Legal, regulatory, and AI policy advisors
  • Consultants guiding organizations in ISO 42001 certification projects
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