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ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation
Many organizations now use AI to answer customer questions, screen job applications, write content and support decisions. AI saves time, and it can also make mistakes, treat people unfairly or expose private data.
ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for managing AI in an organization. It sets out how an organization gives people clear roles for AI and assesses the risks and impacts of each AI system. The organization then checks and improves how it uses AI over time. This way of working is called an AI management system, or AIMS. It applies to organizations that build AI, offer AI-based products or services, or use AI in their work.
The PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation training course gives you the essential knowledge of AI management and the main requirements of ISO/IEC 42001. It shows how organizations set responsibilities, manage AI risks and oversee their use of AI. A good first course for anyone new to AI management systems.
Course Summary
- Delivery format
eLearning and self-study, both included
- Language
English
- Suggested study schedule (The Tech Academy)
7 days at 3 hours a day, about 21 hours in total. Plan more time if the subject is new to you or you want extra practice and revision. PECB plans this course as two days of study, including the exam.
- Included
More than 200 pages of PECB course material, the exam and certificate fees and an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits
- Credential
Passing the exam lets you apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation credential. It is open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics
- Support
Exam support from The Tech Academy, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with this course. Details are under How You Study & What Your Price Covers.
Training Mode: eLearning and Self-Study
This PECB course includes both training modes for one price, so you can use either or both. You find them in your myPECB account.
Both lead to the same PECB exam and credential.
Why Should You Attend?
As organizations adopt AI, they need people who know how to manage it responsibly. This course covers the basics of an AIMS: context, policy, risk planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
After the course, you can sit the exam and apply for the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation credential. It gives you a base for AI governance and compliance work and for the more advanced ISO/IEC 42001 courses.
Who Should Attend?
- Career changers moving into governance, risk and compliance (GRC) roles, such as GRC Analyst
- Graduates who want to show proof of their skills at interviews with a PECB certificate
- Professionals who want a working knowledge of the ISO/IEC 42001 requirements
- Managers and consultants who want to build their knowledge of AI management
- People who manage or implement AI systems
- People who oversee AI-related projects
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts and principles of AI management
- Describe the main ISO/IEC 42001 requirements for an AIMS
- Identify approaches, methods and techniques for implementing, managing and improving an AIMS
Educational Approach
- Theory combined with practical examples of applying ISO/IEC 42001
- Essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some based on scenarios
- Quizzes structured like the certificate exam
Prerequisites
This course is open to everyone, including people new to AI management.
Course Agenda
The topics follow PECB's two-day plan for this course. At your own pace, you work through them in this order.
- Day 1: Introduction to artificial intelligence management systems and ISO/IEC 42001
- Day 2: Artificial intelligence management system and the certificate exam
Examination
- Exam
PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation exam
- Length
1 hour
- Questions
40 multiple-choice questions
- Format
Closed book: no notes or course material
- Pass mark
70%
- Languages
English, Azerbaijani, Czech, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
- Where
Online from anywhere, in the PECB Exams app, with a PECB invigilator watching through your camera
Taking the exam in a language that is not your first? Ask on the day, and PECB gives you 10 extra minutes.
What the Exam Covers
The PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation exam covers two competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an artificial intelligence management system
- Domain 2: Artificial intelligence management system
Exam details from PECB's list of exams.
Certificate Requirements
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | AIMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation | PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation exam | None | None | Sign the PECB Code of Ethics |
How You Study & What Your Price Covers
USD $597 · eLearning and self-study · English
Work through the PECB materials and exercises at your own pace, using the course agenda on this page to guide your study. Kudzai Consulting Group arranges your PECB enrollment after purchase.
Your price covers the PECB training materials, examination and grading, course-completion attestation, and the applicable certificate or certification fees. Earning a credential requires passing the exam and meeting PECB’s requirements.
Exam support included: Your course price includes a study plan, practice questions with explanations, a practice assessment, an exam-day checklist, and live office hours with Dr. Rose Shumba every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment.
Exam attempts: Under PECB’s rules for eLearning and self-study, your price covers your first exam attempt, one free retake if you need it, the certification application fee and the first year of PECB’s annual maintenance fee. Use them within 12 months of buying the course.
Take Your Next Career Step
Optional add-on: Get Hired in GRC · USD $197
Turn your learning and completed work into a tailored résumé, LinkedIn profile, interview answers and a portfolio link. Study eight short sections at your own pace, with videos, guides, templates, a workbook and AI review prompts. Six months of access.
Add it at checkout with any course or portfolio purchase. The $197 is separate from your program price.
Explore Get Hired in GRCQuestions About Enrolling
Does passing the exam make me certified?
Passing the exam lets you apply for a PECB credential, and PECB reviews your application. Foundation credentials are open to everyone who passes the exam and signs the PECB Code of Ethics. For Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor and Lead Manager courses, PECB awards the level that matches your experience. If you are new to the field, you start at the Provisional level and can apply to upgrade as you gain experience. Each course page lists the requirements for every level.
Can I add a portfolio program?
Yes, with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer. Each portfolio program is a separate Tech Academy program with its own price and enrollment.
Explore the portfolio programs and find the one for your courseDo I need a portfolio program to get exam support?
Exam support, including office hours every two weeks for 90 days from enrollment, comes with every PECB course, including this one. Portfolio programs are an optional extra, sold separately.
Can I join a portfolio program if I trained with another provider?
Yes. Each portfolio program is sold on its own, for anyone who is taking or has completed the matching training.
