A tailored course, built for your situation
Faster path from AI governance intent to working ISO 42001 artefact
A tailored course for senior practitioners moving fast on responsible AI deployment
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Most AI governance efforts stall between policy approval and working implementation due to undefined handoffs and unclear control ownership.
The situation this course is for
Teams waste cycles debating structure instead of shipping. Drafts loop through review. Regulators see gaps in consistency. The momentum from executive mandate leaks in execution. But the problem isn't commitment, it's structure. The fastest teams aren't starting earlier, they're finishing faster because they own the artefact lifecycle.
Who this is for
Senior governance leads in tech-forward enterprises who are accountable for delivering compliant AI systems under tight timelines and cross-functional dependencies.
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, consultants selling broad assessments, or teams still scoping whether to adopt ISO 42001.
What you walk away with
- Produce a complete ISO 42001 Statement of Applicability in under ten business days
- Reduce rework by anchoring stakeholder alignment to reusable control definitions
- Ship version-controlled AI governance documentation that survives team turnover
- Automate evidence collection for recurring audits using lightweight templates
- Lead cross-functional sprints without waiting for external facilitators
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining the scope of AI governance under ISO 42001
Establish boundaries for AI systems covered under governance without overextending team bandwidth. Define in-scope models, ownership, and risk thresholds using real HR tech examples.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 42001 covers in AI governance
- Identifying AI systems in HR platforms
- Setting risk tolerance thresholds
- Ownership models for AI features
- Documenting decision rights
- Boundary mapping for HR chatbots
- Scope exclusions with justification
- Stakeholder mapping by function
- Lifecycle phases in scope
- Integrating with Workday configs
- Versioning scope statements
- Template: Scope declaration
Module 2. Leadership commitment and policy drafting
Draft leadership-endorsed AI governance policies that are specific enough to guide engineering but flexible enough for audit defense.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive sponsorship signals
- Writing enforceable principles
- Policy statement structure
- Tone from the top examples
- Version control for policies
- Mapping to HR ethics board
- Approval workflows
- Communicating policy launch
- Tracking acknowledgement
- Updating policy versions
- Handling exceptions
- Template: AI governance policy
Module 3. Risk assessment methodology for AI systems
Apply a repeatable risk scoring model to AI features in HR workflows, prioritizing based on impact to employees and compliance exposure.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying AI-driven decisions
- Data sensitivity classification
- Impact on employment outcomes
- Bias risk scoring
- Transparency requirements
- Third-party model risks
- Supply chain disclosure
- Risk register structure
- Assigning risk owners
- Review frequency by level
- Automating risk updates
- Template: AI risk register
Module 4. Control selection and mapping to ISO 42001 clauses
Map high-priority risks to specific controls and ISO 42001 requirements with citations and implementation notes.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause-by-clause walkthrough
- Control relevance filtering
- Mandatory vs optional controls
- Mapping to HR workflows
- Control ownership assignment
- Implementation evidence
- Control testing frequency
- Exception justification
- Crosswalk with SOC 2
- Linking to audit trails
- Updating control maps
- Template: Control mapping table
Module 5. Statement of Applicability drafting
Build a defensible SoA that documents which controls apply, why, and how they are met, tailored to HR technology environments.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure essentials
- Justifying exclusions
- Referencing policy sections
- Linking to risk register
- Version history tracking
- Approval chain setup
- Change commentary
- SoA review cycle
- Integration with HRIS
- Audit-readiness checks
- Stakeholder feedback loop
- Template: Statement of Applicability
Module 6. Documentation workflow design
Design documentation processes that keep pace with development sprints and avoid last-minute evidence crunch.
12 chapters in this module
- Documentation sprint planning
- Assigning writing tasks
- Centralized repository setup
- Naming conventions
- Access control rules
- Change logging
- Integration with Jira
- Automated reminders
- Review cycles
- Version comparison
- Retention rules
- Template: Documentation calendar
Module 7. Internal audit preparation
Prepare for internal reviews with pre-audit checklists and evidence bundles that reduce follow-up requests.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Pre-audit evidence pack
- Interview prep materials
- Control testing samples
- Findings tracking
- Remediation workflows
- Audit report drafting
- Follow-up timelines
- Stakeholder comms
- Lessons learned
- Audit history
- Template: Pre-audit checklist
Module 8. Third-party oversight and vendor management
Extend governance to vendors supplying AI features in HR systems with clear contractual and technical guardrails.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk classification
- Contractual clauses for AI
- Right-to-audit terms
- API access for monitoring
- Model performance SLAs
- Bias testing requirements
- Data handling audits
- Incident reporting terms
- Exit strategy planning
- Vendor scorecards
- Onboarding process
- Template: Vendor oversight addendum
Module 9. Training and awareness rollout
Deploy role-specific training that ensures HR staff, managers, and developers understand their responsibilities under the AI governance framework.
12 chapters in this module
- Audience segmentation
- Role-based modules
- Manager training content
- HRIS admin training
- Microlearning format
- Completion tracking
- Refresher cycles
- Feedback collection
- Knowledge checks
- Training documentation
- Localization needs
- Template: Training syllabus
Module 10. Continuous monitoring and improvement
Implement automated alerts and periodic reviews that keep the governance system current without overburdening the team.
12 chapters in this module
- Key metrics definition
- Dashboard setup
- Anomaly detection
- Monthly governance reviews
- Control effectiveness
- Feedback from HR teams
- Incident post-mortems
- Policy update triggers
- Benchmarking progress
- Stakeholder surveys
- Roadmap updates
- Template: Monitoring dashboard
Module 11. Certification readiness and audit defense
Align internal artefacts with certification body expectations and prepare for external audit defense.
12 chapters in this module
- Choosing certification body
- Pre-certification audit
- Evidence completeness
- Interview preparation
- Q&A development
- Document version audit
- Finding response protocol
- Corrective action plans
- Certification timeline
- Maintaining certification
- Public disclosure
- Template: Audit defense binder
Module 12. Scaling governance across AI portfolio
Replicate the governance model across new AI initiatives with minimal incremental effort using standardized components.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying reuse opportunities
- Governance playbooks
- Accelerated onboarding
- Cross-team templates
- Central support model
- Local customization rules
- Knowledge transfer
- Performance metrics
- Scaling budget
- Lessons from HR tech
- Roadmap integration
- Template: Scaling plan
How this maps to your situation
- After executive mandate but before control design
- During first internal audit cycle
- Before external certification submission
- When expanding AI use to new HR functions
Before vs. after
Before
Initiatives stall between leadership mandate and tangible output. Drafts loop. Stakeholders push back. Audits reveal gaps. Momentum fades.
After
You ship complete, review-ready ISO 42001 artefacts in days, not months. Stakeholders align faster. Audits go smoothly. You lead the pace.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed to be consumed in sprints around real delivery milestones.
If nothing changes
Continuing without a structured approach means recurring rework, inconsistent control application, and delayed certification , all of which increase exposure and drain team capacity.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is built specifically for practitioners deploying ISO 42001 in AI-heavy environments with tight timelines. No theory without implementation paths.
Frequently asked
Is this course about ISO 42001 or AI governance?
It’s about using ISO 42001 to deliver AI governance outcomes faster and with stronger artefacts.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this if we’re not pursuing certification?
Yes. The frameworks improve internal discipline and audit readiness regardless of formal certification.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2.5 hours per module, designed to be consumed in sprints around real delivery milestones..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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