ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer is the course for the person who sets up and runs an AI management system (AIMS). Over five days it follows an implementation from start to finish: defining the scope and AI policy, assessing AI risks and impacts, selecting controls, monitoring performance and preparing for the certification audit.
Choose it if you lead AI governance, compliance or information security and are responsible for putting ISO/IEC 42001 in place. If your job is to assess an AIMS rather than build one, take Lead Auditor instead.
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer is a comprehensive training course that equips participants with the essential competencies required to plan, implement, manage, monitor, maintain, and continually improve an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 42001. As artificial intelligence becomes a transformative force across industries, the need for structured and responsible implementation has never been greater. This course prepares professionals to meet that need with precision and strategic insight.
Why You Should Attend
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the technological landscape at unprecedented speed. Its rapid expansion across sectors introduces unique challenges—ethical considerations, transparency requirements, governance demands, and risk management complexities—that require specialized expertise. The PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer training course serves as your gateway to mastering the practical implementation and responsible stewardship of AI systems within a formal management framework.
This course is specifically designed to prepare you to implement an AIMS that aligns fully with ISO/IEC 42001 requirements. It provides the competencies necessary to translate high-level AI strategies into actionable, organization-wide solutions. Through a comprehensive exploration of AI implementation best practices, you will gain the hands-on expertise required to lead AIMS implementation projects from conception through certification readiness.
Upon successful completion of the course and the certification exam, you may apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer” credential. This credential demonstrates your proven ability to implement effective, responsible AI strategies in alignment with the internationally recognized standard.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for:
Professionals responsible for overseeing and managing AI projects
Consultants advising organizations on AI implementation strategies
Expert advisors and specialists seeking to master AIMS implementation in accordance with ISO/IEC 42001
Individuals tasked with ensuring AI projects adhere to organizational and regulatory AI requirements
Members of AIMS implementation teams involved in the deployment of AI systems
Executives and managers seeking to make informed, strategic decisions regarding AI implementation and ISO/IEC 42001 alignment
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001.
Interpret the ISO/IEC 42001 requirements for an AIMS from an implementer’s perspective.
Initiate and plan the implementation of an AIMS using PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other recognized best practices.
Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an AIMS.
Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit for ISO/IEC 42001.
Educational Approach
This course employs a dynamic, application-focused methodology:
Integrates theoretical concepts with practical examples drawn from real-world AI applications.
Features essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, including scenario-based assessments, to reinforce learning.
Encourages collaboration and meaningful peer discussion during quizzes and exercises, fostering a rich learning environment.
Mirrors the certification exam format in its quiz structure, ensuring participants are fully prepared for formal assessment.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to possess a general knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems and familiarity with ISO/IEC 42001.
Building Digital Trust through Responsible AI Implementation
The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer training course plays a pivotal role in establishing digital trust by ensuring artificial intelligence systems are implemented in a manner that is secure, transparent, and ethically sound. By equipping professionals with the expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI systems in alignment with ISO/IEC 42001, this course enables organizations to meet the highest standards of responsibility and governance in AI deployment. This commitment to principled AI management fosters confidence among customers, regulators, and stakeholders, reinforcing the core values of digital trust in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Live classes for this course are led by Islam Elzayat, a PECB Certified Trainer with more than 17 years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity GRC, IT audit and IT service management, including more than 500 third-party audit days. Full profile and verified badges.
Live classes are held online. Class hours are arranged with the participants to suit their time zones. The e-learning and self-study and hybrid options start as soon as your course is assigned.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day, and carries 31 CPD credits. In the e-learning and self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees. If you do not pass, one complimentary retake is available within 12 months of your first attempt.
You need a general knowledge of artificial intelligence management systems and familiarity with ISO/IEC 42001.
It is available as e-learning (English), self-study (French), hybrid learning (English) and live online class (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
Hybrid learning combines the self-paced course with one day of one-to-one live coaching with the instructor. The day can be split into a half day before you start studying and a half day before your exam, so you go in prepared.
The next live classes start on Thursday, 29 October 2026, 9:00 am and on Thursday, 10 June 2027, 9:00 am. They are held online and led by Islam Elzayat. Class hours are arranged with the participants to suit their time zones. Select “Live Event” and your date before adding the course to your cart.
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
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:
Course agenda
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
