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ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

Build the skill to audit an AI Management System that complies with ISO/IEC 42001.

5 daysof training
Lead Auditoradvanced level
ES · EN · DE · IT · TR · UK · KO · JAlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Auditors who want to specialise in AI
  • AI governance consultants
  • AI Act compliance managers
  • Professionals who already know ISO 42001

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor credential
  • The ability to lead audits of AI management systems
  • An approach aligned with the European AI Act
  • A pioneering and highly differentiating credential

Course programme

Fundamentals and auditing
  • ISO 42001 and the AI Act; audit principles
  • Programme
Planning
  • Plan and preparation
  • Documentation
Execution
  • Evidence and findings
  • Non-conformities
Closure
  • Report and follow-up
  • Certification
Exam
  • Review and mock exam
  • Official Lead Auditor exam

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. I don't approach standards theoretically: I apply them day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites for the course. Some prior background in the field helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB material and exam for this course are available in the languages shown on this page. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified. The coaching option includes up to 6 hours of one-to-one video sessions, spread at your own pace over the 12 months of access. See the full coaching programme.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
Why audit AI now?
The European AI Act requires AI governance, with the peak of obligations in August 2026. Auditing AI management systems is an emerging and highly sought-after skill.

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