ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation

1-Day Training Course

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in decision-making, the risks of bias, misuse, and ethical failure are too great to ignore. Organizations must now go beyond innovation  they must manage AI responsibly and transparently.

This fast-paced, practical 1-day course gives you a solid foundation in ISO/IEC 42001, the world’s first standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). You'll learn how to align AI practices with global expectations around ethics, governance, risk, and compliance  and prepare your organization for the future of trustworthy AI.

Whether you're an AI project leader, compliance officer, internal auditor, or consultant, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge to navigate the AI governance landscape and support responsible AI adoption.

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• ✅ Understand the structure and intent of ISO/IEC 42001

• ✅ Identify the key requirements of an AI Management System (AIMS)

• ✅ Recognize the role of leadership, planning, and risk in AI governance

• ✅ Apply core principles of AI ethics, transparency, and accountability

• ✅ Evaluate your organization’s readiness for ISO 42001 implementation

• ✅ Analyze real-world AI governance scenarios and propose solutions

 Course Breakdown

 Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001

• Why AI governance matters

• Overview of the ISO 42001 standard and its structure

• The link between AI risks, ethics, and management systems

Breakdown of Key Clauses

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization

• Clause 5: Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Clause 6: Risk-Based Planning for AI

• Clause 7: Support – Resources, Competence & Communication

• Clause 8: Operation – Managing AI System Lifecycle

• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation

• Clause 10: Continuous Improvement

Case Scenario & Practical Solutions

• Walk through a real-world AI scenario

• Spot risks, governance gaps, and opportunities

• Design an aligned response using ISO 42001 principles

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• AI & Data Project Managers

• Compliance & Risk Professionals

• Internal Auditors

• IT Governance Officers

• Legal, Ethics & Policy Teams

• Consultants working on AI/tech strategy

  BENEFITS

  • Downloadable DQS certificate, with a certificate number that can be verified on the portal.

  • Content is supplied and reviewed by international DQS Technical Experts/ Lead Auditors.

  • Registration on the eLearning Portal is valid for 1 year with access to live updates, subject matter experts/instructors

  • Final exam with a 100% pass rate.

  Contact Us:

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  Contact us at elearning.sa@dqs.de for more information.