ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Foundation Course (Self-Paced Online)

This self paced online course gives you a clear, practical understanding of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the international standard for an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS). You will learn what an AIMS is, why organisations adopt it, and what the standard requires across clauses 4 to 10.

The course is designed for anyone who needs to understand the standard with confidence, without prior experience. It explains responsible AI, AI risk and impact assessment, the Statement of Applicability, and the Annex A controls in plain language.

Key concepts covered

• What an artificial intelligence management system is and why it matters
• Responsible AI and the organisation's role across the AI life cycle
• The Harmonised Structure and clauses 4 to 10 of ISO/IEC 42001:2023
• AI risk assessment, AI risk treatment, and the AI system impact assessment
• The Statement of Applicability and the Annex A controls

Understanding ISO/IEC 42001:2023 helps you and your organisation govern AI responsibly and prepare for certification. This course enables you to:

• Speak confidently about the AI management system standard and its requirements
• Understand how AI risk and impact assessment support responsible AI
• Support your organisation's path towards ISO/IEC 42001 certification
• Build a foundation for the Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor qualifications

Why learning online works for you

• Learn anytime, anywhere. Study on demand, on site or off site, whenever it suits you
• Self paced. Move at your own speed and spend more time on the areas you want to master
• Cost effective. No travel, accommodation, or time away from the office to fund
• Lifetime access. Return to the materials whenever you need them
• Built to stick. Interactive, multi format lessons keep you engaged and improve retention

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain what an artificial intelligence management system is and why organisations implement one
• Describe the purpose and structure of ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and its Harmonised Structure
• Outline the requirements of clauses 4 to 10
• Explain AI risk assessment, AI risk treatment, and the AI system impact assessment
• Describe the Statement of Applicability and the role of the Annex A controls

This course also explains how ISO certification works. You will learn what ISO certification is, the role of accredited certification bodies and accreditation, the two stage certification audit, and how organisations achieve and maintain certification through surveillance and recertification.

This course suits anyone who needs a working knowledge of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, including:

• People implementing or maintaining an AI management system
• AI, data, product, risk, compliance, and governance professionals
• Managers and consultants supporting responsible AI
• Anyone preparing to progress to the Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is written for learners who are new to ISO/IEC 42001 and to AI management systems, and it builds your understanding from first principles.

You will need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. The course works in any modern web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. For the best experience, keep your browser updated to the latest version.