The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer course is a comprehensive training program that prepares professionals to design, implement, and manage an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) in alignment with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.
This globally recognized certification enables participants to ensure that AI systems are responsible, ethical, secure, and compliant with international best practices — building trust and accountability in AI-driven environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the world — but with innovation comes new challenges in governance, transparency, and risk management.
The PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer training course provides the essential tools and practical guidance to plan, implement, monitor, and continually improve an AIMS.
You’ll gain the skills to transform AI strategies into measurable actions, manage risks effectively, and lead responsible AI adoption within your organization.
After completing the course and passing the certification exam, participants can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer” credential, validating their capability to lead AIMS implementation projects at an international standard.
This course is ideal for:
AI professionals and project managers implementing AI systems
Consultants and advisors focusing on AI governance or ISO compliance
Compliance officers and risk managers responsible for AI oversight
AIMS implementation and audit team members
Executives and decision-makers seeking to align AI projects with global standards
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of an AI Management System (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001
Interpret and apply ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an implementer’s perspective
Utilize PECB’s IMS2 Methodology to plan and manage AIMS projects
Support organizations in operating, maintaining, and improving AIMS
Prepare organizations for third-party certification audits
This course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on practical experience through:
Real-world examples and scenario-based exercises
Collaborative discussions and peer learning
Quizzes modeled after the official certification exam format
This approach ensures participants gain the technical and managerial skills required to confidently implement AI Management Systems.
Participants should have a basic understanding of AI systems and general knowledge of management system standards prior to attending this course.
The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer training course helps organizations build digital trust by ensuring that AI systems are designed and managed in a secure, transparent, and ethical manner.
By aligning with ISO/IEC 42001, professionals demonstrate a strong commitment to responsible AI governance, earning confidence from clients, regulators, and stakeholders worldwide.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 and the initiation of an AIMS implementation
Day 2: Planning the implementation of an AIMS
Day 3: Implementation of an AIMS
Day 4: AIMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer” exam meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS)
Domain 2: Artificial intelligence management system requirements
Domain 3: Planning of an AIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 42001
Domain 4: Implementation of an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
Domain 6: Continual improvement and preparation for an AIMS certification audit
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials listed in the table below. You will receive a certification once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | AIMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Two years: At least one year in artificial intelligence | At least 200 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Five years: At least two years in artificial intelligence | At least 300 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Ten years: At least seven years in artificial intelligence | At least 1,000 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, these activities are considered:
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