ISO 42001 Lead Auditor Training Course
Help your organisation keep AI responsible, transparent, and auditable
The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor course offers an in-depth overview of how to audit Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) against the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001. Catering to professionals looking to build practical auditing expertise in AI governance, this five-day course helps you understand the systems, controls, and responsibilities needed to assess AI use with confidence, consistency, and credibility.
✔ Understand how to plan, conduct, and report on an audit of an AI management system
✔ Learn to evaluate how an organisation manages the risks and opportunities associated with AI throughout its entire lifecycle
✔ Gain an understanding the ethical implications of AI
✔ Apply ISO/IEC 42006 requirements to ensure audits are performed with the technical competency and consistency required for the AI sector
Our ISO 42001 online training course starts with an introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 and the purpose of an artificial intelligence management system. You’ll explore how organisations can govern AI in a structured, responsible, and auditable way.
Taken through the technical, ethical, and regulatory considerations that shape AI audits, you will also examine the AIMS framework in detail, including how the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle applies specifically to AI and how ISO/IEC 42005 supports meaningful impact and risk assessment.
As the course progresses, you will build your understanding of what makes an AI audit robust, from evaluating whether organisations are genuinely managing AI risks to applying ISO/IEC 42006 requirements that support audit competence, consistency, and trust in the audit process.
By the end of the course, you will have gained the knowledge and confidence to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits of AI Management Systems, helping your organisation demonstrate responsible AI governance and continual improvement.
ISO 42001 provides companies with a systematic set of rules that defines the establishment, implementation and evolution of an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS). This ISO standard helps you understand AI systems in all their complexity, use the technology responsibly, and get the most out of their use.
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This course is ideal for:
- Compliance Officers and Risk Managers.
- IT Auditors looking to specialise in AI.
- Consultants helping organisations implement AI governance.
- Quality Managers in tech-heavy industries.
- Gain the expertise to plan, conduct, and report on audits of an AI Management System
- Learn how to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with AI across the full lifecycle
- Develop your understanding of the ethical implications that shape responsible AI auditing
- Explore how dynamic, evolving AI systems affect audit planning, evidence, and ongoing assurance.
This five-day course combines theoretical learning withpractical exercises, guiding participants from AI fundamentals through toauditing AI Management Systems in line with ISO/IEC 42001.
Day 1 – Introduction to AI and Core Concepts
- Introductions and course overview
- Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning
- Big Data and AI Ethics
- Practical Exercise (homework assignment)
Day 2 – Understanding the AIMS Standard
- Recap of Day 1
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 clauses
- Deep dive into AIMS controls
- Understanding key requirements for implementing an AI Management System
Day 3 – AI Governance and Regulatory Landscape
- Recap of Day 2
- Overview of associated AI standards
- Global AI laws and regulations
- AI roles and responsibilities within organisations
- Introduction to AI impact assessment
Day 4 – Risk Management and Auditing Principles
- Recap of Day 3
- AI impact and risk assessment methodologies
- Core audit principles
- Introduction to auditing
- AI Management Systems (AIMS)
Day 5 – Auditing Practice and Examination
- Recap of Day 4
- Advanced AIMS auditing techniques
- Course recap and open
- Q&A session
- Final examination
- Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts
- Small class sizes for a more engaging and personalised learning experience
- Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion
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The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Training Course teaches professionals how to audit Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) against ISO/IEC 42001 requirements. The course covers AI governance, risk management, ethics, compliance, and auditing techniques. Participants learn to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on AI audits using internationally recognised standards and practical audit scenarios.
What is ISO 42001 lead auditor training?
ISO 42001 lead auditor training teaches delegates how to plan, conduct and report audits of an Artificial Intelligence Management System against ISO/IEC 42001. The course covers AI governance, risk management, audit evidence, impact assessment and continual improvement.
Who should attend the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor Training Course?
This course is suitable for compliance officers, risk managers, IT auditors, quality managers, consultants and professionals involved in AI governance, AI assurance or management system auditing.
What will I learn on this ISO 42001 course?
You will learn how to audit an AI Management System, assess AI-related risks and opportunities, review governance controls, evaluate audit evidence and report findings against ISO/IEC 42001 requirements.
Do I need prior auditing experience?
Prior experience with management system auditing is recommended. Knowledge of AI governance, compliance, risk management or quality management will also help delegates get the most from the course.
What is an AI Management System?
An AI Management System, or AIMS, is a structured framework for managing the responsible development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence. It covers governance, roles, risk management, controls, monitoring and continual improvement.
Does the course cover AI risk and impact assessment?
Yes. The course covers AI-related risk, impact assessment, ethical considerations, technical complexity and the evidence required to audit AI Management Systems effectively.
Will I receive a certificate after the course?
Upon completion, delegates receive a globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate for the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor Training Course.
Is ISO 42001 training relevant for AI governance?
Yes. ISO 42001 training is relevant for organisations that need to manage AI systems responsibly. It supports structured governance, risk-based decision-making, accountability and audit readiness.
Why is the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor course important?
Our five-day ISO 42001 lead auditor course is important because it gives you the practical skills to confidently audit AI Management Systems. You’ll learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits to support responsible AI governance and continual improvement within your organisation.
It helps turn complex topics like AI risk, ethics, and governance into clear auditing steps you can apply in real situations. You’ll learn how to assess whether an organisation is genuinely managing AI risks and consistently applying recognised frameworks and audit principles.
Organisations face growing regulatory scrutiny, higher expectations around transparency, and the need to demonstrate trustworthy AI. This course equips you with the expertise to support compliance, strengthen governance, and build confidence with stakeholders.
By the end, you’ll be better prepared to audit AI systems, reduce risk, and support audit-ready AI governance.
Iain Bowes, Head of Technical Assessment Services TÜV SÜD
Iain Bowes is an AI Trainer and Head of Technical Assessment Services at TÜV SÜD UK, with more than 40 years of experience across technology, innovation, product development, and regulatory compliance. Combining the practical expertise of an engineer with the insight of a qualified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO IEC 42001, he helps organisations understand how to implement, govern, and use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and effectively.
As a trainer for TÜV SÜD's AI training programmes, Iain specialises in translating complex AI governance, risk, and compliance requirements into practical guidance that organisations can apply with confidence. Drawing on extensive experience in auditing, technology leadership, and the development of AI governance frameworks, he equips business leaders, technical teams, and compliance professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate emerging AI regulations, implement Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, and align with international standards such as ISO IEC 42001.