Course Description
ISO/IEC 42001 - Certified Lead Auditor is a professional certification that validates an individual's expertise in auditing Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001 standards. This certification equips professionals with the skills to plan, conduct, and manage AI system audits, ensuring compliance with AI governance, risk management, and ethical AI principles. It is ideal for auditors, AI compliance officers, and professionals responsible for AI regulatory adherence.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 & AI Management Systems (AIMS)
- Overview of ISO/IEC 42001 and its importance
- Key AI governance principles and ethical considerations
- Structure and requirements of an AI Management System (AIMS)
- Role of auditors in AI compliance
Module 2: Audit Principles, Preparation, and Initiation
- Fundamentals of auditing and ISO 19011 guidelines
- Types of audits (first-party, second-party, third-party)
- Understanding AI-related risks and regulatory requirements
- Audit planning, scope, and criteria
Module 3: Conducting the Audit
- Performing on-site and remote audits
- Audit evidence collection and interview techniques
- Identifying nonconformities and AI system risks
- Evaluating AI governance, security, and data privacy controls
Module 4: Reporting and Follow-Up
- Preparing audit reports and communicating findings
- Corrective action and continuous improvement in AIMS
- Handling major and minor nonconformities
- Closing the audit and follow-up procedures
Module 5: Certification Exam Preparation & Mock Audits
- Exam structure, sample questions, and case studies
- Conducting a mock audit and role-playing exercises
- Review of key audit techniques and reporting methods
- Tips for successfully passing the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.