ISO/IEC 42001 AI-Managementsystem (AIMS) – Lead-Auditor-Certification («ISAIA»)

An AIMS to ISO/IEC 42001 contributes significantly to building trust by ensuring that AI systems are managed ethically and responsibly. Participants will be empowered to audit AI management systems, helping organizations to demonstrate their commitment to transparency, safety and accountability in the AI use of artificial intelligence. This builds trust with stakeholders, customers and regulators and promotes the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.

1 Introduction to the artificial intelligence management system and ISO/IEC 42001

2 Audit principles and how to prepare and conduct an audit

3 On-site audit activities

4 Closing of the audit

5 Certification exam

The training content is based on the official PECB audit specifications.

Consists of the following modules

• ISO/IEC 42001 AI-Managementsystem (AIMS) – Lead-Auditor
• ISO/IEC 42001 AI-Managementsystem (AIMS) – Lead Auditor Brush-up

This training is based on key theoretical principles, requirements and recommendations from various ISO standards and industry-leading practices used in audits of AI management systems

Illustration of concepts with practical examples taken from relevant case studies enrich the training

Exercises and multiple-choice tests prepare participants for the certification exam

• Individuals with an audit background, whether internal or external, who wish to specialize in auditing AI management systems
• Managers or consultants who want to master the audit process for AI management systems
• Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with AI management system requirements in an organization
• Specialist consultants for AI management
• Professionals responsible for analyzing and understanding business requirements for AI systems
• Individuals involved in developing and implementing AI solutions and designing the architecture of AI systems

To participate in this training, we recommend general knowledge of AIMS and the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

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: Fundamental 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: Preparing for an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
• Area 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit 
• Area 6: Completing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
• Area 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program

Exam format

• Online (you will receive an exam voucher from Digicomp)
• Number of questions / question type: 80 multiple-choice questions
• Pass rate: 70%
• Duration: 180 minutes
• Language: English
• Resources: open book

Examination language & duration
If you choose an examination language that is not your native language, you will be given an additional 30 minutes.

• ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

The course documents are currently not available in German, therefore the lessons (course language German) are held with English documents.

Digicomp is a PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) authorized training partner (ATP).