ISO/IEC 42001 Internal Auditor Training
Learn to plan, conduct, and report AI Management System (AIMS) audits with confidence. A practitioner-led program covering ISO/IEC 42001 clauses, the 38 Annex A controls, and real audit simulations — taught by a certified ISO 42001 Lead Auditor.
Course Snapshot
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 · Internal Auditor- ✓ Clause-by-clause auditor's walkthrough of ISO/IEC 42001
- ✓ AI concepts & terminology aligned to ISO/IEC 22989
- ✓ Risk & impact assessment reviews (ISO 23894 & ISO 42005 aligned)
- ✓ NC / observation lifecycle & role-play simulations
- ✓ Gap assessment & internal audit template practice
- ✓ Delivered by a certified ISO 42001 Lead Auditor & Implementer
Weekend & corporate batches available · Contact@AramGRC.com
Built for people who will actually run the audit
Most AI governance courses stop at theory. This program is structured the way a real internal audit unfolds — from AI governance orientation to clause-by-clause review, controls testing, and nonconformity handling.
Auditor's-eye view
Every clause (4–10) is taught from the internal auditor's perspective — what to review, what evidence to request, and what "good" looks like.
AI fundamentals included
No prior AI background required — Day 1 builds AI concepts, lifecycle, and ecosystem knowledge using ISO/IEC 22989 before auditing begins.
38 Controls, deep dive
A dedicated session walks through Annex A control implementation using the Statement of Applicability (SoA) and Annex B guidance.
Simulation-based practice
Role-play NC/observation write-ups, review real-style AI policies, risk registers, and audit templates in guided exercises.
A 2-day, clause-by-clause audit journey
Click a module to expand it. Every module is followed by hands-on practice — quizzes, policy and risk-process reviews, controls classification, gap assessments, and NC/observation role-play — so concepts are applied as you learn them, not just discussed.
Orientation to AI Governance
Coverage
- Frameworks and laws shaping AI governance
- Enterprise-level, system-level, and model-level governance
- AI ethics principles
AI Concepts & Terminology (ISO/IEC 22989)
Coverage
- Core definitions
- AI types and use cases
- AI system life cycle
- AI ecosystem
- Machine learning concepts
Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 Internal Auditing
Coverage
- Standard overview, clauses, and controls
- PDCA approach and Annexure overview
- Role of the Internal Auditor (before and after certification)
Clauses 4–6 Overview — the Internal Auditor's Point of View
Coverage
- Context of the organization
- Reviewing certification scope and policy
- Reviewing roles and responsibilities
- Risk assessment (aligned to ISO/IEC 23894) and impact assessment (aligned to ISO/IEC 42005)
- Reviewing AI objectives
Clause 7 Overview
Coverage
- Reviewing AI system, model, and tool inventories
- Reviewing competence, communication, and awareness
Clause 8 Overview
Coverage
- Operational planning — reviewing process KPIs / benchmarks
- Reviewing sampling scope and coverage
ISO/IEC 42001 — 38 Controls Deep Dive
Coverage
- Reviewing control implementation using the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Annex B controls guidance
Clauses 9 & 10 Overview
Coverage
- Reviewing KPIs for the AI system life cycle
- Internal audit requirements
- Reviewing management review records
- NC and observation lifecycle walkthrough
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Request Curriculum PDFWhat you'll be able to do after this course
- ✓ Independently plan and conduct an internal audit of an AI Management System (AIMS) — from audit planning and sampling through evidence review to reporting.
- ✓ Audit across every level and focus area that matters for AI — enterprise, system, and model-level governance; AI life-cycle-level checks; and data-, safety-, security-, and privacy-focused audits.
- ✓ Explain AI governance frameworks and where ISO/IEC 42001 fits at the enterprise, system, and model level.
- ✓ Apply core AI concepts and terminology (ISO/IEC 22989) confidently during an audit.
- ✓ Interpret ISO/IEC 42001 Clauses 4–10 and the PDCA structure from an auditor's perspective.
- ✓ Review AI risk and impact assessments aligned to ISO/IEC 23894 and ISO/IEC 42005.
- ✓ Evaluate Annex A control implementation using the SoA and Annex B guidance.
- ✓ Manage the NC/observation lifecycle end-to-end, from raising findings to closure.
Built for these roles
A foundational understanding of ISO standards and working experience relating to IT / InfoSec / Privacy / GRC is a must. Basic AI concepts is helpful. No prior certification is required — Day 1 builds the AI and standards foundation before auditing begins.
Learn from a practitioner, not a slide deck
This course is delivered by a certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor with real implementation and audit experience — not a generic instructor reading standards text.
24 years in the IT industry across AI governance, privacy, and information security. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019, and Certified Lead Implementer for ISO/IEC 42001:2023. Has led AI Management System implementations for multiple startups and delivered 15+ ISO 42001 training batches. Co-founder of AramGRC, an AI assurance consulting company specializing in independent AI audits, assessments, and testing.
Part of a broader AI GRC learning ecosystem
This Internal Auditor course sits alongside AramGRC's structured curriculum — from foundational literacy to implementer and evaluator-level training.
Practitioner-led
Taught by a certified, practicing ISO 42001 Lead Auditor — not a generic corporate trainer.
Audit-ready templates
Work with real-style policies, risk registers, SoA extracts, and internal audit templates during exercises.
Standards-aligned
Curriculum cross-references ISO/IEC 22989, 23894, and 42005 alongside ISO/IEC 42001 itself.
Small, interactive batches
Weekend online and corporate/team formats designed for discussion, not passive lecture.
Simulation-based
NC/observation role-play and gap-assessment exercises mirror what a real audit day looks like.
Common questions
What does this course cover?
A 2-day, instructor-led program covering AI governance foundations, AI concepts and terminology (ISO/IEC 22989), and a clause-by-clause internal auditor's walkthrough of ISO/IEC 42001 — including Clauses 4–10 and the 38 Annex A controls — with hands-on exercises throughout.
Do I need prior AI or auditing experience?
You should have a foundational understanding of ISO standards and working experience in IT, InfoSec, Privacy, or GRC — that background is a must. Prior AI knowledge is helpful but not required: Day 1 is designed to bring everyone up to speed on AI concepts and the ISO/IEC 42001 structure before the auditing work begins. No prior audit certification is required.
How is the course delivered?
Live, instructor-led sessions delivered online, with weekend batch options and corporate/team formats available. Contact us for the current schedule.
What's the difference between this and a Lead Auditor course?
This Internal Auditor course focuses on auditing your own organization's AI Management System (first-party audits) — the clause interpretation, evidence review, and NC/observation handling skills you need internally. A Lead Auditor course additionally covers certification-body-level audit management and is typically pursued after internal audit experience.
I'm already an ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer — does this course still help?
Depends on what you hold today. If you're a Lead Implementer, yes — this course builds the internal auditor's lens on top of your implementation knowledge. If you're already a Lead Auditor, this course is largely redundant for you. If you hold neither, it's still valuable — it upskills your existing internal audit experience and extends its scope into the AI domain.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On successful completion of the course exam, you receive an ISO/IEC 42001 Internal Auditor certificate issued through an Exemplar Global–accredited certification body.
How do I enrol or get batch dates and pricing?
Email us at Contact@AramGRC.com and we'll share the next available batch dates, pricing, and corporate training options.
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