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ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Lead Auditor

Plan and conduct audits of AI management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on AI governance, risk controls and accountable oversight.

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  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery
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Silvana TomiI Rotim

Silvana TomiI Rotim

Trainer ID: MST03026101

Roster scope: ISO 9001, 27001, 22301, 27005, 27035, 13052, 38500, 42001, 27031, 31000, 27034, 27033, 27701, 20000, Lead Auditor/Implementer

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Who this course is for
This course is designed for professionals involved in Artificial Intelligence processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:

  • ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

  • Artificial Intelligence Professionals
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Security Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • IT Managers

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Prerequisites

Course-specific entry requirements are not published here. Contact a course adviser to confirm suitability before paying.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Plan and conduct audits of AI management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on AI governance, risk controls and accountable oversight.

Work through AI governance, risk controls and accountable oversight and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
By the end of the ISO 42001:2023 Lead Auditor Course, participants will:
  1. Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 42001:2023.
  2. Apply ISO 19011:2018 principles for auditing management systems.
  3. Integrate ISO 17011:2017 requirements for conformity assessment bodies.
  4. Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on Artificial Intelligence audits effectively.
  5. Utilize risk management principles in the context of Artificial Intelligence processes.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in communicating audit findings and recommendations.
  7. Contribute to continual improvement within Artificial Intelligence management systems.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills and confidence to lead Artificial Intelligence audits in accordance with ISO 42001:2023. They will understand how to apply ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles to ensure effective auditing, conformity assessment, and continual improvement within the Artificial Intelligence industry.
Audience
This course is designed for professionals involved in Artificial Intelligence processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:

  • ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

  • Artificial Intelligence Professionals
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Security Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • IT Managers
Standards
The primary focus will be on ISO 42001:2023 for Artificial Intelligence Management. Reference standards include:
  • ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
  • ISO 17011:2017 - Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
Content
  1. Introduction to ISO 42001:2023 and Artificial Intelligence Management
    • Overview of Artificial Intelligence Management
    • Key Principles and Requirements of ISO 42001:2023
  2. ISO 19011:2018 Principles for Auditing Management Systems
    • Audit Planning and Preparation
    • Audit Execution Techniques
    • Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
  3. ISO 17011:2017 Application for Conformity Assessment Bodies
    • Requirements for Audit and Certification Bodies
    • Competence and Impartiality in Auditing
  4. Audit Criteria, Scope, and Objectives
    • Establishing Audit Criteria and Scope
    • Setting Audit Objectives
  5. Risk-Based Auditing in Artificial Intelligence
    • Identifying and Assessing Risks in Artificial Intelligence
    • Incorporating Risk Management into Audit Planning
  6. Conducting Artificial Intelligence Audits
    • Interviewing Techniques
    • Document Review and Analysis
    • Observation and Sampling
  7. Reporting and Communicating Audit Findings
    • Conducting Opening and Closing Meetings
    • Reporting Audit Findings Effectively
    • Communication Skills for Auditors
  8. Follow-Up, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement
    • Monitoring Corrective Action Implementation
    • Reviewing Lessons Learned for Continual Improvement
  9. Practical Exercises and Case Studies
    • Applying ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles in simulated audit scenarios
    • Analyzing real-life Artificial Intelligence audit cases
Duration
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