| Approx Course Duration *: | Equivalent to 4 days full-time study |
| Access to Course Content: | 18 Months from the date of enrolment |
| Qualification/s: | Introduction to ISO 42001 AI Management Systems |
| CPD Hours: | 4 Continuing Professional Development Hours |
ISO 42001 Introduction Course
Awareness training in Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS)
Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, and ISO 42001 sets the global framework for managing AI responsibly. This Introduction course gives you a clear, practical overview of ISO 42001—its purpose, structure and key terms—without exams or assessments.
Designed for first-time learners and decision-makers exploring responsible AI, the course uses relatable case studies to show how an AIMS can support governance, risk and compliance across any organisation. It’s 100% online, self-paced and internationally applicable, with no prerequisites.
Who this course is for
Ideal if you need a confident, jargon-free starting point before moving into implementation or auditing.
- Professionals new to ISO standards or AI governance
- Managers and team leads needing awareness of AI risk and compliance
- Project teams scoping AI initiatives responsibly
- Anyone considering progressing to accredited ISO 42001 training
What you’ll learn
- The purpose, structure and language of ISO 42001
- Core concepts of an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)
- Foundations of AI governance: ethics, risk and controls
- Roles and responsibilities for managing AI across the lifecycle
- Real-world case studies of ISO 42001 in practice
What you’ll be able to do
- Explain ISO 42001 basics and why AIMS matters
- Spot where AI governance is needed in your context
- Map key ISO 42001 clauses to AI activities and risks
- Support awareness conversations with stakeholders
- Decide your next step: Specialist, Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor
Build on your capability
Ready to lead audit teams and certification activities? Step up to the Lead Auditor course. New to ISO 42001 or need broader implementation tools? Check out our Specialist course.
Course Comparison
| Course Type | Includes Assessment? | Qualification Issued? | Best For... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to ISO 42001 AI Management Systems | No | No | First-time learners, general awareness |
| ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Specialist | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Implementers, consultants, AI governance; qualified auditors extending scope |
| Internal Auditor ISO 42001 AI Management Systems (this course) | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Audit team members, compliance roles; new or returning auditors refreshing AIMS knowledge |
| Lead Auditor ISO 42001 AI Management Systems | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Lead auditors, external certifiers; those without prior AIMS lead audit quals or refreshing expertise |
ATOL courses are broken up into a series of modules followed by related assessments completed as part of the learning, step-by-step, module-by-module. You can exit and re-enter your course at any point without losing your place.
This course consists of the following modules:
| Topics and clauses covered: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to ISO 42001 | Clause 1 Scope and 2 Normative References |
| Clause 3 Terms and definitions | Clause 4 Context of the organization |
| Clause 5 Leadership and worker participation | Clause 6 Planning |
| Clause 7 Support | Clause 8 Operation |
| Clause 9 Performance evaluation | Clause 10 Improvement |
Course details:
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Coming Soon
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Approx 4 hours full-time study*
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Exemplar Global International & Industry Recognized
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Standard: ISO 42001:2023
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No prerequisites required
* All ATOL courses are delivered in such a way you can work through them at your own pace, the actual time to complete the training may change depending on the individual learners' experience and/or learning style
NO PREREQUISITES