A tailored course, built for your situation
Direct sign off authority on ISO 42001 framework decisions
Own the AI governance framework rollout with confidence and mandate
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Who this is for
Process Lead at a global services firm driving compliance and governance initiatives, currently involved in AI or information management frameworks
Who this is not for
Individuals looking for entry-level introductions to governance or those outside process leadership roles in regulated environments
What you walk away with
- Own final decisions on ISO 42001 control applicability and exclusions
- Lead internal alignment sessions with authority on framework scope
- Produce audit-ready statements of applicability independently
- Drive faster sign off cycles by eliminating external dependency
- Position yourself as the internal anchor for future AI governance expansions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 42001 scope and intent
Define the boundaries and objectives of AI governance under ISO 42001 with precision. Learn how to distinguish core from peripheral systems and justify inclusions or exclusions based on organizational impact.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 42001 governs
- AI system classification
- Scope boundaries
- Exclusion justification
- Stakeholder mapping
- Regulatory alignment
- Framework integration
- Lifecycle phases
- Accountability models
- Control ownership
- Documentation standards
- Version control practices
Module 2. Establishing control applicability
Determine which controls apply to your environment and document rationale with authority. Build defensible logic trees for audit readiness and internal credibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Control selection criteria
- Risk-based filtering
- Organizational tailoring
- Technical feasibility
- Operational constraints
- Legal alignment
- Exclusion documentation
- Evidence thresholds
- Control overlap handling
- Cross-functional input
- Approval workflows
- Audit trail preservation
Module 3. Building the statement of applicability
Create a living SoA that reflects real-time decisions and stakeholder input. Ensure clarity, consistency, and audit defensibility across all entries.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure design
- Control reference formatting
- Implementation status tracking
- Rationale writing
- Exclusion justification
- Reviewer sign off
- Version management
- Cross-team visibility
- Change logging
- Automated updates
- Integration with Jira
- Alignment with ServiceNow
Module 4. Leading internal stakeholder alignment
Run effective governance sessions with engineering, legal, and product teams. Position yourself as the central node for consensus and decision closure.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder identification
- Meeting cadence setting
- Agenda structuring
- Decision logging
- Conflict resolution
- Escalation paths
- Feedback integration
- Authority assertion
- Documentation sharing
- Follow-up tracking
- Progress reporting
- Governance committee prep
Module 5. Developing audit-ready documentation
Produce artifacts that withstand regulator scrutiny and support repeatable compliance cycles. Build trust through transparency and completeness.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence collection plan
- Document classification
- Storage standards
- Access controls
- Retention policies
- Version naming
- Cross-reference indexing
- Reviewer logs
- Automated alerts
- Gap tracking
- Remediation workflows
- Audit simulation prep
Module 6. Optimising control implementation
Translate framework requirements into operational actions across teams. Drive adoption without overreach or resistance.
12 chapters in this module
- Implementation roadmaps
- Team onboarding
- Change management
- Tool integration
- Ownership assignment
- Timeline setting
- Progress monitoring
- Barrier identification
- Resource planning
- KPI definition
- Feedback loops
- Continuous review
Module 7. Managing third-party AI systems
Extend ISO 42001 oversight to vendors and partners. Ensure compliance without direct control.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment
- Contractual clauses
- Audit rights
- Data handling
- Performance monitoring
- Incident response
- Compliance verification
- Risk scoring
- Due diligence
- Exit planning
- Renewal conditions
- Escalation protocols
Module 8. Sustaining ongoing compliance
Maintain certification through change and growth. Adapt the framework as AI systems evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact analysis
- Control reviews
- Update cycles
- Staff turnover planning
- Leadership change response
- Policy refreshes
- Training updates
- Incident learning
- Benchmarking
- Lessons captured
- Playbook updates
- Stakeholder re-engagement
Module 9. Driving continuous improvement
Turn audits and assessments into momentum. Use findings to strengthen future posture and influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Finding categorization
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation planning
- Priority setting
- Owner assignment
- Timeline tracking
- Verification methods
- Feedback from auditors
- Benchmark comparisons
- Trend identification
- Improvement roadmap
- Leadership reporting
Module 10. Integrating with existing frameworks
Harmonise ISO 42001 with ISO 27001, COBIT, and NIST CSF to reduce duplication and strengthen overall governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Framework mapping
- Control overlap
- Efficiency gains
- Unified documentation
- Cross-audit readiness
- Shared evidence
- Policy alignment
- Centralised tracking
- Team coordination
- Tool integration
- Training convergence
- Audit schedule syncing
Module 11. Establishing leadership visibility
Communicate progress and value to senior leaders. Position yourself as essential to strategic AI governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive messaging
- Progress dashboards
- Risk reporting
- Opportunity framing
- Leadership updates
- Board-level summaries
- Strategic alignment
- Budget justification
- Resource requests
- Success metrics
- Crisis preparedness
- Vision articulation
Module 12. Scaling governance across domains
Replicate success in new business units or geographies. Build playbooks that endure beyond single implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook design
- Template adaptation
- Localisation needs
- Team replication
- Training modules
- Monitoring frameworks
- Feedback channels
- Performance metrics
- Governance expansion
- Lessons shared
- Cross-unit collaboration
- Global alignment
How this maps to your situation
- When starting an ISO 42001 rollout
- Before first internal audit
- After receiving external findings
- During leadership transition
Before vs. after
Before
Waiting for approvals, coordinating multiple teams, reacting to audit findings
After
Owning framework decisions, leading with confidence, driving compliance from the front
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- 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 3 hours per module, designed to fit within working weeks over a 3-month implementation cycle.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on ISO 42001 decision ownership , giving you actionable authority, not just awareness.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Process Leads, Governance Managers, and Compliance Officers leading or contributing to ISO 42001 implementation within their current role.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get promoted?
The focus is expanding your mandate in your current role , deeper ownership, direct sign off, and broader influence without requiring a title change.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit within working weeks over a 3-month implementation cycle..
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