ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
5-day PECB course (4 training days + 1 exam day) for the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer, personnel certification to ISO/IEC 17024 (31 CPD), build AIMS with the IMS2 methodology.
This 5-day course (4 training days + 1 exam day) teaches you to build and run an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) to ISO/IEC 42001 from the ground up, from initiation through planning, implementation and monitoring to preparing for the certification audit, based on PECB's IMS2 methodology. Once you pass, you can apply for the globally recognized PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer credential.
While some audit AI management systems, almost no one can build them credibly. That is exactly where an in-demand role is emerging: the implementer who turns the ISO/IEC 42001 requirements into something that actually works. You learn not just what the standard requires, but how to roll out an AIMS step by step, with a clear methodology (IMS2), AI risk management, a Statement of Applicability and preparation for the certification audit. Real implementation craft for a field where demand is only just taking off.
Formats & prices
Net price per participant. Companies are billed net; consumers see the gross price (incl. VAT).
Prices are shown in EUR. For businesses outside Germany the reverse-charge mechanism applies (net price, no German VAT); for EU consumers the gross price shown applies. Invoicing in USD is available on request (billed in EUR at the prevailing rate).
How enrolment works
- 01
Request your place
Choose a format above and send your enquiry, no instant checkout, a real human handles it.
- 02
Order confirmation
You receive a written order confirmation from us with all the details and the invoice.
- 03
Pay by bank transfer
Settle the invoice by transfer, exam and certification fees are already included.
- 04
Get access via PECB
We enrol you with PECB; you receive your course access and exam through the official PECB platform.
Why this price is worth it
- A genuine personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024, issued by PECB, not a training provider's in-house certificate.
- Exam and certification fees are included, plus one free retake, so you get two attempts.
- Your trainer is a Senior Lead Auditor and Senior Lead Implementer with industry practice, not someone reading slides. He builds AI management systems and audits them. Senior is PECB's senior tier, awarded only after documented field experience (1,000+ audit hours, at least seven years).
- Small groups and a personal enrolment with advice, instead of an anonymous checkout.
- Transparency: PECB charges an annual maintenance fee (AMF) to keep the personnel certification active, billed directly to the certificate holder. We tell you upfront, not in the fine print.
- Compare carefully: short courses with an in-house certificate are not a Lead Auditor under ISO/IEC 17024, and "free" courses often charge four-figure exam and certificate fees separately. Here, everything is included.
Your certificate
The certificate is the product. This is what you hold after passing, issued by PECB, internationally verifiable.
- Issued by PECB, the accredited certification body
- Personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024, internationally recognised
- Verifiable via your unique certificate number
- 31 CPD credits for your professional development
Representative preview. The official certificate design and issuance are by PECB.
Next online-live dates
One week per month, live with the trainer via Microsoft Teams. All dates through year-end at a glance. Live days run on Central European Time (CET/CEST), convenient from the Americas to the Gulf; for far time zones, Self-Study is available anytime.
eLearning & Self-Study: start anytime. In-person / in-house: dates on request.
What you will learn
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an AI management system (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an implementer's perspective
- Initiate and plan the implementation of an AIMS using PECB's IMS2 methodology and other best practices
- Support an organization in operating, maintaining and continually improving an AIMS
- Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit
Who it is for
- Professionals responsible for overseeing and managing AI projects
- Consultants advising on AI implementation strategies
- Expert advisors aiming to master the practical implementation of an AIMS to ISO/IEC 42001
- Individuals ensuring AI projects adhere to organizational requirements
- Members of AIMS implementation teams
- Executives and managers making informed decisions on AI implementation
Agenda
- Day 1, Introduction & initiation
- AI management system and ISO/IEC 42001, standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental concepts and principles of artificial intelligence
- Implementation approaches, leadership and project approval, roles and responsibilities
- Day 2, Implementation plan
- The organization and its context, AIMS scope
- Analysis of the existing system, AI policy
- AI risk management, Statement of Applicability
- Day 3, Implementation
- Selection, design and implementation of controls
- Management of documented information, communication
- Competence and awareness, management of AI operations
- Day 4, Monitoring, improvement & audit prep
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation; internal audit
- Management review, treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement, preparation for the certification audit
- Day 5, Exam
- PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer certification exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and of AI principles and concepts. The personnel certification carries additional experience requirements (assessed by PECB).
Exam
- Duration: 3 hours
- Scope: 6 competency domains
- Meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP)
- Retake: one free retake within 12 months of the first attempt
Included in the price
- Training material with over 400 pages incl. examples, best practices, exercises and quizzes
- Examination and certification fees
- Attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits
- One free exam retake within 12 months
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer personnel certification (under ISO/IEC 17024, issued by PECB). Der KI-Auditor is an authorized PECB training partner, not a certification body.
After passing, you apply for the PECB personnel certification (under ISO/IEC 17024). Der KI-Auditor is the authorized PECB training partner, the exam and certification are issued by PECB, not by us.
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from the Lead Auditor?
- The Lead Implementer builds and runs the AI management system; the Lead Auditor audits it. They complement each other, mastering both covers the full AIMS lifecycle.
- Do I need prior knowledge?
- A basic understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and of AI principles is recommended. The personnel certification carries additional experience requirements assessed by PECB.
- What is the IMS2 methodology?
- IMS2 is PECB's structured implementation methodology, a proven step-by-step framework to roll out a management system from initiation to certification readiness.
- Is this a real certification?
- Yes. After passing you apply for the PECB personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024 (31 CPD). The certification is issued by PECB; Der KI-Auditor is an authorized PECB training partner, not a certification body.
- Is the course funded? What about study leave?
- Honestly: we are not an AZAV-accredited provider, so a German employment-agency training voucher (Bildungsgutschein) is not available. However: for companies the course fees are generally tax-deductible as a business expense; in several German states the course can be recognised as statutory educational leave (Bildungsurlaub, apply in good time); and depending on the state there are continuing-education vouchers for employees. We are happy to clarify what applies in your case in a short call, no empty promises.
Secure your place
eLearning & Self-Study: start anytime. In-person / in-house: dates on request.

You learn the standard from someone who audits to it and runs a precision-engineering company that uses AI every day. More about Lars