ISO 42001 Lead Implementer Course enables professionals to plan, implement and maintain an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 42001, ensuring coherence between governance, risk and control throughout the AI life cycle. The training focuses on structured implementation and the production of evidence to support assessment and certification.
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: practical and case-study based
Exam: 3h
EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL — technical authority and leadership in governance.
Why this course exists
To transform ISO/IEC 42001 requirements into real, evidence-based and auditable AIMS implementation.
Many organisations have accelerated AI adoption, but struggle to move from intention to governance, processes, controls, evidence, risk/impact management and continuous improvement. This ISO 42001 Lead Implementer course prepares professionals to lead the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) with method, consistency and the capability to progress towards an ISO/IEC 42001 certification audit.
What this course enables you to do
Plan
Define the AIMS implementation approach and methodology, including drivers, context, interested parties and scope.
Implement
Build AI policy, processes, procedures and controls, including risk and opportunity management, impact assessment and management of applicable requirements.
Evaluate
Establish monitoring, indicators, internal audits and management reviews to ensure AIMS performance, compliance and effectiveness.
Improve
Manage findings, nonconformities and corrective actions, strengthening continuous improvement and preparing the organisation for an ISO/IEC 42001 certification audit.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
AI governance & culture
Context & scope
Risk & opportunities (criteria, assessment and treatment)
AI risk assessment & impact assessment
AI controls (Annex A) & guidance (Annex B)
AI Statement of Applicability (SoA)
AI objectives & plans
Documented information (policies, processes, procedures, plans)
Metrics, internal audit & management review
Continuous improvement & evidence
ISO/IEC 22989 / ISO/IEC 38507 / ISO/IEC 23894 / ISO/IEC TR 24030
Applicable legal/regulatory compliance
BEHAVIOUR methodology (step-by-step)
Value for the organisation
- Consistent and auditable implementation of an AIMS, aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and ready for certification.
- Risk reduction and increased trust through governance, controls and sustained evidence for responsible AI development and use.
- Compliance capability and integration with other management systems, such as information security, privacy and compliance, and with applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
- Accelerated execution through practice, case study and templates that reduce rework and increase the quality of deliverables.
Introduction
The ISO 42001 Lead Implementer course was designed to transform the standard into practice. Supported by a case study adapted to a real-world context, the course challenges participants to establish and maintain an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, correlated standards and a BEHAVIOUR customised methodology, developed by specialists in artificial intelligence, ISO standards and related international best practices.
In addition to mastering definitions, concepts, principles and requirements, participants learn how to put an Artificial Intelligence Management Programme into practice, including: context and scope definition; identification of interested parties; organisational structures (roles, responsibilities and authorities); risk and opportunity assessment and treatment; AI risk assessment and impact assessment; preparation of the AI Statement of Applicability (SoA) and treatment plan; objectives and plans; documented information (policies, processes, procedures and plans); implementation of controls; performance evaluation (monitoring, measurement, internal audit and management review); and continuous improvement.
The fundamental knowledge of the Artificial Intelligence 42001 Foundation course is included in this course and, for this reason, participation in or certification at Foundation level is not a prerequisite. The course is updated with the latest published editions of all related best practices, including any published preliminary version.
This Training Plan and all associated documents are protected by Copyright and registered as a literary work with IGAC.
General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence and the main requirements and controls of ISO/IEC 42001.
- Know and understand the correlation between artificial intelligence standards, including ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 22989, ISO/IEC 38507, ISO/IEC 23894, ISO/IEC TR 24030, other related practices, and applicable AI legislation and regulation.
- Establish, implement, maintain and improve an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), in accordance with ISO/IEC 42001.
- Understand how to implement and operate an AIMS in an organisational context, including the required processes, techniques and tools.
- Assess and treat risks and opportunities to successfully achieve AI objectives in response to organisational objectives.
- Assess impacts in AI systems and understand their interrelationship with AI risk assessment.
- Identify, develop and implement the AI controls required to manage identified risks in AI systems, including the relationship with third parties and customers.
- Identify and prepare the documented information required for the AIMS, including templates for policies, processes, procedures and plans.
- Understand and implement performance evaluation requirements, including monitoring and measurement, internal audit and management review.
- Identify and respond to AIMS continuous improvement requirements, based on ongoing changes in the organisational context.
- Advise an organisation on AI best practices and their application in a business context.
- Lead the organisation towards ISO/IEC 42001 certification.
- Acquire the knowledge required to successfully take the “BEHAVIOUR Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Lead Implementer” exam and obtain a personal certification.
Target Audience
- Managers, consultants, auditors and risk professionals involved in the implementation and operation of an ISO/IEC 42001 AIMS.
- Executives and senior managers responsible for ensuring alignment, value and maintenance of AI governance and management initiatives.
- Governance bodies, ethics committees and professionals responsible for AI governance, risk and compliance.
- Internal specialists and external consultants who design and implement AI governance, risk, compliance and control strategies.
- Project managers leading or preparing to lead ISO/IEC 42001 implementation projects.
- Professionals from other management systems who need to integrate AI requirements with an existing management system.
- Professionals responsible for digital transformation, data governance, model governance, information security, privacy, compliance or internal control.
- IT, information security, privacy, risk, compliance, operations or business professionals involved in the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of an AIMS.
- Any professional who wants to acquire a solid basis for implementing an ISO/IEC 42001 AIMS.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. However, experience or exposure to governance, compliance, risk management, audit, security, data and operations contexts is recommended, including familiarity with the structure of ISO standards and with the life cycle of AI systems.
In addition, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented.
Programme
Foundations and preparation (P – Plan)
- Introduction to the course
- Artificial intelligence standards and compliance with legislation and regulation
- Artificial intelligence foundations and related concepts
- Presentation and overview of AIMS requirements
- Preparing for AIMS implementation — approach and methodology
- Understanding organisational drivers and establishing the AI context
Establishing (Planning) the AIMS
- Definition of AIMS scope
- Assessment of current state and desired state; preparation of the AIMS gap analysis
- Leadership and commitment; establishing the AIMS Artificial Intelligence Programme
- Preparation of the Artificial Intelligence Policy
- AIMS organisational structures (roles, responsibilities and authorities)
- Assessment of AIMS risks and opportunities
- AI risk assessment and AI system impact assessment
- Preparation of the AI Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- AI risk treatment process
- Establishing and planning AI objectives; planning AIMS changes
Implementing and Operating (Do)
- Determining and providing the required AIMS resources
- Competence, training and awareness
- Internal and external communication in the AIMS context
- Management of documented information; required templates (policies, processes, procedures, plans)
- Best practices for designing and implementing AI controls based on ISO/IEC 42001 and related standards
- Management of relationships with third parties, suppliers, customers and users in the context of AI systems
- Transition of the AIMS into operation
Monitoring, Reviewing, Improving (Check/Act) & Certification
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
- Internal audit programme
- Management review
- Continuous improvement process
- Management of findings, including nonconformities, and application of corrective actions
- Progressing to the ISO/IEC 42001 certification audit
- Personal certification and training closure
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “BEHAVIOUR Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Lead Implementer”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: AI foundations and ISO/IEC 42001 requirements
- Domain 2: Establishing (Planning) an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Domain 3: Implementing and Operating (Doing) an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Domain 4: Monitoring and Reviewing (Checking) an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Domain 5: Maintaining and Improving (Acting) an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Domain 6: Progressing to ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Audit
Language(s): Portuguese and English (consult BEHAVIOUR for availability in other languages).
Duration: 3 hours.
Format: Open questions based on a case study and related to the competence domains.
Pass mark: 700/1000 points.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the date on which the exam result is made available.
Certification (levels and requirements)
After passing the exam, the candidate may apply for one of three levels, according to experience:
- Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Associate Implementer: no previous experience required
- Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Implementer: 2 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence
- Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Lead Implementer: 5 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying. Certification is issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
The personal certification programme “Certified Artificial Intelligence 42001 Lead Implementer” is designed and maintained in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals (not companies), and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement or the Code of Ethics, certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English.
- Training materials available online and in English, with online access, in accordance with the awarded conditions.
- Practical step-by-step implementation methodology.
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 40 CPD/CPE credits.
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date.
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 2 months from the release date of the initial exam result.
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after passing the exam and completing the application process. This process has no associated cost.
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Benefits
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- ISO/IEC 42001 defines requirements for an auditable and certifiable Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), internationally recognised.
- Strengthens the capability to develop and use AI responsibly, increasing trust among customers, partners, regulators and interested parties.
- The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer course is based on the BEHAVIOUR pedagogical model, with a personal certification programme designed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
- Training focused on acquiring practical competences to establish, implement, operate, maintain and improve an AIMS compliant with ISO/IEC 42001.
- Enables participants to structure AI governance, risk/impact management, controls, documented information and audit evidence.
- Supports the consolidation of evidence for internal/external audits, management reviews and continuous improvement.
- Accelerated execution through templates, practical exercises and case study, reducing rework and nonconformity risk.
- The certification exam is supervised by an official BEHAVIOUR administrator.
- The exam is taken after the course and consists of open/development questions, based on a case study.
- After passing the exam and applying for certification, the professional achieves the applicable certification level. If the candidate does not pass, they are entitled to one free retake within the period defined in the applicable certification scheme.
Logistics
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- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- 28 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 4 consecutive days
- Estimated 12 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, performed flexibly outside synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader and audio/video
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