PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer Training: Implement an AI Management System
This five-day course teaches you to lead the implementation of an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) that conforms to ISO/IEC 42001, from scoping through to the certification audit. It follows PECB's IMS2 methodology and deals with the risks, controls and oversight specific to AI systems. The Lead Implementer exam takes place on day five.
The essentials
Publisher : PECB
Certification : PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
Duration : 5 days, exam included on day 5 (31 CPD credits)
Level : Advanced
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : 80 multiple-choice questions · 3 h · open book · 70% to pass
Exam voucher : Official PECB offer: exam and certification fees are included, plus one free exam retake within 12 months if you do not pass the first time.
Understand the concepts and principles of an AIMS under ISO/IEC 42001.
Interpret the standard's requirements from an implementer's point of view.
Plan the rollout using PECB's IMS2 methodology.
Define the context, scope, policy and AI risk management.
Select and implement the controls, documentation and skills needed.
Maintain and improve the AIMS, then prepare for the third-party certification audit.
Program
Day 1 – ISO/IEC 42001 and AIMS initiation
Fundamental AI concepts
Approaches to an AIMS
Management's role and leadership
Day 2 – Planning the implementation
Context analysis
AIMS scope
Risk management
AI policy
Day 3 – Implementing the AIMS
Selecting and implementing controls
Document management
Competence and awareness
Operational oversight of AI
Day 4 – Monitoring, improvement and audit readiness
Monitoring and measurement
Internal audit and management review
Nonconformities and improvement
Preparing for the certification audit
Day 5 – Certification exam
Three-hour PECB exam
Prerequisites
General knowledge of AI management systems and ISO/IEC 42001, as PECB specifies.
ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation is a good starting point if the standard is new to you.
Target audience
AI project and programme managers
Consultants supporting AIMS implementation
Compliance, risk and data protection specialists
Executives involved in deploying and governing AI systems
The exam
The three-hour exam takes place on day five, online with remote proctoring via the PECB Exams app or on paper through a partner. According to the 2026 candidate handbook it has 80 multiple-choice questions, stand-alone or scenario-based, across six domains; planning (20 questions) and implementation (18) carry the most weight. It is open book and you need 70%. Depending on your experience, you then hold Provisional Implementer, Implementer, Lead Implementer (five years' experience including two in AI management, 300 project hours) or Senior Lead Implementer. Certification is valid for three years, with CPD and an annual maintenance fee.
Preparation tips
Planning and implementation account for almost half the marks: master the path from context to risks to controls.
Fundamental principles carry 17 questions, so do not skip the AI vocabulary.
Tab your copy of the standard and its Annex A before the exam.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I become a Lead Implementer without AI experience?
You can take the course and pass the exam, which gives you Provisional Implementer. Lead Implementer requires five years' experience, two of them in AI management, and 300 project hours.
Do I need to build AI models?
No. The course deals with governance and the management system. A general understanding of an AI system's lifecycle is enough.
Can ISO 42001 be integrated with an existing ISO 27001 ISMS?
Yes. Both standards share the common management system structure, so policy, internal audit and management review can be combined.
How long is the exam?
Three hours for 80 open-book multiple-choice questions.
Can I take the course online or in Casablanca?
Both. We run it as a live online class, in person in Casablanca, or on-site at your organization, taught in French or English depending on the group. For on-site sessions we can adapt examples and case studies to your sector and schedule the exam with you.