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PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor
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AI fundamentals and the ISO/IEC 42001 familyYou are here
Master AI/ML concepts (ISO/IEC 22989 terminology, 23053 ML framework), trustworthiness characteristics, and how 42001 relates to 23894 (risk) and 38507 (governance).
ISO/IEC 42001 clauses 4-10 and Annex A
Study Annex SL high-level structure, requirements clauses 4-10, and all 38 Annex A controls across 9 objectives (A.2-A.10) plus Annexes B, C, D.
ISO 19011 audit principles and methodology
Learn the seven principles (integrity, fair presentation, due care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based, risk-based), audit types, and competence evaluation.
AIMS audit execution skills
Practice planning, conducting interviews, sampling AI artifacts (training data, model cards, impact assessments), classifying nonconformities, and reporting.
Practice exams and case studies
Work through full-length practice exams, AIMS case studies (bias, drift, third-party LLMs), and align answers with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 terminology.
Can You Take the ISO 42001 LA Exam?
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- •PECB strongly recommends completing the 5-day ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training
- •Credential issuance requires documented audit experience and signing the PECB Code of Ethics
- •Recertification required every 3 years with continuing professional development
- •ISO/IEC 42001 was published in December 2023 — first international AI management system standard
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Orientation & AI Landscape
3 sections
Chapter 2: ISO AI Family & AIMS Purpose
3 sections
Chapter 3: AIMS Requirements — Context & Leadership
3 sections
Chapter 4: AIMS Requirements — Planning
4 sections
Chapter 5: AIMS Requirements — Support & Operation
3 sections
Chapter 6: AIMS Requirements — Evaluation & Improvement
3 sections
Chapter 7: Annex A Controls — Governance & Resources
4 sections
Chapter 8: Annex A Controls — Lifecycle & Data
4 sections
Chapter 9: Annex A Controls — Transparency, Use & Third Parties
3 sections
Chapter 10: Fundamental Audit Concepts (ISO 19011)
4 sections
Chapter 11: Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 Audit
4 sections
Chapter 12: Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 Audit
4 sections
Chapter 13: Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 Audit
4 sections
Chapter 14: Managing the AIMS Audit Program
4 sections
ISO 42001 LA Exam Details
PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor
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Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official PECB content outline
AI concepts, AIMS purpose, ISO/IEC 42001 family (22989, 23053, 23894), AI lifecycle, trustworthiness
Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement, and the 38 Annex A controls
Seven audit principles, types of audits, evidence-based and risk-based approach, auditor competence
Audit objectives, scope, criteria, document review, audit plan, working documents, on-site readiness
Opening meeting, evidence collection, sampling, interviews, AI-specific evidence (data lineage, model cards), nonconformities
Findings classification, audit conclusions, audit report, closing meeting, corrective action follow-up
Audit program objectives, resources, risks/opportunities, monitoring and improvement of the program
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What's Next After the ISO 42001 LA?
After passing the ISO 42001 LA, you can pursue these career paths
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