ISO 42001 Lead Auditor Course
Accredited training for leading Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) audits
Course Overview
The ISO 42001 Lead Auditor course prepares you to lead AI governance audits against the world’s first AI management standard. You’ll complete the full Specialist curriculum plus advanced lead auditor training—so you understand both the technical requirements and how to manage the end-to-end certification audit.
Delivered 100% online and self-paced, this accredited program is internationally applicable and requires no prerequisites. Through practical case studies and scenario-based exercises, you’ll build the confidence to lead external audits and guide organisations toward responsible, compliant AI.
Who this course is for
Ideal for professionals aiming to lead third-party certification audits and drive robust AI governance across industries.
- Experienced auditors seeking Lead Auditor status for ISO 42001
- Consultants supporting clients through certification
- Compliance, governance and risk professionals advancing into audit leadership
- Practitioners moving from internal auditing to external certification audits
What you’ll learn
- Full requirements of ISO 42001 and the ISO audit principles applied to AI management
- How to plan certification audits: scope, criteria, methods, sampling and schedules
- Leadership skills for managing audit teams and engaging auditees effectively
- Risk, ethics and governance considerations unique to AI systems
- Professional reporting techniques and evidence-based conclusions
What you’ll be able to do
- Lead ISO 42001 certification audits from planning to close-out
- Direct audit teams, conduct interviews and gather objective evidence
- Report findings clearly, including nonconformities and improvement opportunities
- Advise organisations on sustaining compliant, risk-aware AIMS practices
- Earn an accredited qualification recognised internationally
Related options
New to ISO 42001? Start with the Introduction course for awareness, or choose the Specialist course if you’re focused on implementation. Need skills for in-house compliance? The Internal Auditor course is ideal.
Course Comparison
| Course Type | Includes Assessment? | Qualification Issued? | Best For... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | No | No | First-time learners, general awareness |
| Specialist | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Implementers, consultants, AI governance |
| Internal Auditor | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Audit team members, compliance roles |
| Lead Auditor | Yes | Certificate of Attainment | Lead auditors, external certifiers |
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