Data Trust Integrated Management System Specialist

Three of the most in-demand disciplines in the world. One qualification that covers them all.

Data is now the most regulated, most scrutinised and most contested asset in any organisation. Governments are legislating it. Regulators are enforcing it. Boards are asking about it. And the professionals who can demonstrate they understand how to secure it, protect privacy within it and govern artificial intelligence built on it are among the most sought-after specialists in the market.

This course covers three internationally recognised ISO standards that organisations are being asked to implement and certify right now: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for Information Security Management, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 for Privacy Information Management, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 for Artificial Intelligence Management. Together they form a unified Data Trust framework that addresses the full spectrum of digital governance obligations organisations face today.

When you complete this course, you hold an internationally recognised Exemplar Global Certificate of Attainment across three competency units. You walk away with a qualification that is as relevant in a boardroom conversation about AI risk as it is in a technical audit of information security controls. This is not a course for people who want to tick a box. It is for people who want to lead.

Who Is This Course For?

Is the Data Trust IMS Specialist course right for you?

This course is for professionals who need more than a single-discipline qualification. It is for those who work, or want to work, at the intersection of information security, privacy and artificial intelligence, and who need the structured knowledge and internationally recognised credential to prove it.

You will get the most value if you are:

• An information security or ISO 27001 professional expanding your scope.
  You already understand information security management and want to formalise your expertise in privacy and AI governance within a single, coherent framework.
• A privacy, data protection or compliance professional.
  You work with GDPR, data protection law or privacy frameworks and want a structured, internationally recognised qualification that bridges privacy and security.
• A governance, risk or compliance professional navigating the AI landscape.
  You are being asked to govern, audit or advise on AI systems and need the specialist knowledge to assess AI management against an internationally recognised standard.
• A consultant, implementer or advisor working across digital frameworks.
  You support organisations to implement and certify management systems and want a qualification that reflects the full spectrum of modern digital governance.
• An auditor building or extending your scope across data and AI.
  You are developing your ability to gather and evaluate audit evidence across information security, privacy and AI requirements, and want a credential that reflects that breadth.

What does this course achieve?

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the core principles embedded across ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023, including High Level Structure, Risk-Based Thinking, Continual Improvement and Documented Information, and describe how each clause (4 to 10) contributes to the intended outcomes of an integrated Data Trust management system.
• Identify the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle within the clause structure of each standard and explain how it drives continual improvement across information security, privacy and AI performance.
• Define and apply key terms across all three standards, including information security risk, personally identifiable information (PII), AI system impact assessment, control objective, significant risk, compliance obligation, interested parties and corrective action.
• Describe the intended outcomes of each standard and explain what 'shall' and 'should' mean in the context of a management system audit across information security, privacy and AI disciplines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external context, interested parties and compliance obligations that shape an organisation's Data Trust obligations, including applicable privacy legislation, AI regulation and information security requirements.
• Explain the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, including how ISO/IEC 27701 extends the ISMS to manage personally identifiable information and support privacy governance.
• Explain how ISO/IEC 42001:2023 supports responsible AI governance, including how Annex A controls, Annex B implementation guidance, and AI system impact assessments work together within an AI Management System (AIMS).
• Identify and evaluate an organisation's information security risks, privacy risks and AI risks, applying appropriate criteria and controls, including the Annex A control sets from ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Assess an organisation's compliance obligations across privacy legislation (including GDPR alignment), information security requirements and AI governance frameworks, and evaluate how those obligations are integrated into the management system.
• Evaluate an organisation's planning processes across all three standards, including risk treatment plans, privacy impact assessments, AI system impact assessments and security objectives, and identify where plans are incomplete or inadequate.
• Evaluate an organisation's monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation processes and determine whether they are capable of measuring performance against objectives and compliance obligations across the integrated Data Trust system.
• Determine appropriate audit evidence for key clause requirements including resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information across ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Identify potential nonconformities and opportunities for improvement across an integrated Data Trust system, and assess the adequacy of corrective action processes.
• Promote yourself as a competent, internationally recognised Data Trust IMS Specialist with an Exemplar Global Certificate of Attainment across three competency units.

Common Questions about the Data Trust Integrated Management System Course

What is a Data Trust Integrated Management System?

A Data Trust IMS is a unified framework that combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security), ISO/IEC 27701:2025 (Privacy Information Management) and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (AI Management) into a single integrated system. Rather than managing security, privacy and AI governance as three separate programmes, organisations with a Data Trust IMS address all three disciplines together, reducing duplication, simplifying audit and oversight, and creating a coherent approach to digital risk and compliance.

What is the difference between ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 sets requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS), providing a structured approach to managing information security risks and protecting sensitive data. ISO/IEC 27701:2025 extends ISO/IEC 27001 to cover Privacy Information Management, helping organisations protect personally identifiable information (PII) and demonstrate alignment with global privacy laws including GDPR. ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS), providing a framework for responsible AI governance, impact assessment and risk-based AI controls. All three share the High Level Structure, making them well suited to integration.

What does the Data Trust IMS Specialist course cover?

The course covers the full clause structure of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (Clauses 3 to 10) taught as an integrated framework. You will develop the competence to interpret combined requirements across all three standards, assess information security risks, evaluate privacy controls and PII obligations, conduct AI system impact assessments, determine audit evidence, and support organisations to implement and maintain an effective Data Trust management system.

What qualification do I receive?

On successful completion you receive a Certificate of Attainment (TPECS) for the Data Trust Integrated Management Systems Specialist qualification. The course is recognised by Exemplar Global across three competency units covering Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) and AI Management Systems (AIMS). Exemplar Global is a globally recognised personnel and training provider certification body, and your qualification is accepted by employers and certification bodies worldwide.

Is this course internationally recognised?

Yes. Successful completion earns you an Exemplar Global Certificate of Attainment. Exemplar Global recognition means your qualification carries weight with employers, certification bodies and regulators across industries and borders.

Do I need to purchase copies of the ISO standards to complete this course?

No. All relevant clause content is included within your course materials. A separate copy of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2025 or ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is not required to complete your training.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment is integrated into the course module by module. Each module includes an ungraded knowledge check (unlimited attempts, instant results) followed by a formal module assessment (three attempts, with trainer support available if needed). All assessment is completed online, in your own time, with no time limit on individual questions.

How long does the course take?

The course is fully self-paced and completed online. It is equivalent to approximately 40 hours of structured learning content, or around 5 days of full-time study. Your actual study time will vary depending on your existing experience and learning approach. You have a minimum 12 months access to your course content and the platform is available 24/7.

Are there any prerequisites?

No. There are no formal prerequisites for this course. You do not need prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 or ISO/IEC 42001 to enrol, and no prior auditing experience is required. The course builds your understanding from foundational concepts through to specialist-level competence across all three standards.

What comes after the Data Trust IMS Specialist course?

The Data Trust IMS Specialist course pairs naturally with the Internal Auditor course for those building audit team skills, or the Lead Auditor course for those moving into audit leadership roles. Combined, these qualifications support a pathway toward conducting certification audits with an accredited Certification Body. If you are interested in broadening your IMS expertise beyond the Data Trust disciplines, the Integrated Management Systems Specialist (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2026) course covers quality, safety and environmental management as an integrated system and pairs well with this qualification for professionals working across multiple frameworks.