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PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

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1

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), 5338 (lifecycle), and 38507 (board governance).

10
hours
2

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 implementation guidance.

15
hours
3

AI risk and impact assessment

Apply ISO/IEC 23894 risk methodology and conduct AI system impact assessments — bias, drift, robustness, explainability, security, privacy, safety, and societal risks.

12
hours
4

AIMS implementation playbook

Build the implementation roadmap: gap analysis, AI inventory, policy, controls, documentation (model cards, datasheets), training, monitoring, internal audit, and management review.

15
hours
5

EU AI Act and global AI regulation integration

Map AIMS controls to EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) high-risk obligations, NIST AI RMF (Govern/Map/Measure/Manage), and sectoral rules to demonstrate compliance.

10
hours
6

Practice exams and case studies

Work through full-length practice exams, AIMS implementation case studies (generative AI, biometrics, automated decision-making), and align answers with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 terminology.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
72 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ISO 42001 LI Exam?

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Additional Requirements
  • PECB strongly recommends completing the 5-day ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer training
  • Credential issuance requires documented implementation 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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Total Estimated Cost$1,100-3,500 (with PECB 5-day training)
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ISO 42001 LI Exam Details

PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer

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70%
Passing Score
80
Questions
3
Hours
$1,100 USD
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-80 hours
Prerequisites: None for the exam; full credential requires implementation experience
Valid for: 3 years (with annual maintenance)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official PECB content outline

Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system21.25%

AI/ML concepts (ISO/IEC 22989, 23053), AI standards family (23894, 5338, 38507, 42005), EU AI Act risk tiers, PECB credential levels, exam mechanics

AI management system requirements6.25%

Clause 4-10 structure (Annex SL harmonized format), Annex A-D roles, ISO/IEC 42001 scope and applicability

Planning of an AIMS implementation25%

Gap analysis, AI risk assessment (ISO/IEC 23894), AI system impact assessment, Statement of Applicability, AI policy, planning inputs (context, interested parties)

Implementation of an AIMS22.5%

38 Annex A controls across 9 objectives (A.2-A.10), bias mitigation methods, explainability methods (LIME, SHAP), documentation, training, third-party relationships

Monitoring and measurement12.5%

AIMS metrics and KPIs, drift and bias monitoring, internal audit (ISO 19011), management review, suitability review

Continual improvement and certification-audit preparation12.5%

Nonconformities, root cause analysis, corrective action, PDCA cycle, Stage 1/Stage 2 certification audits, surveillance and recertification audits

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