A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with ISO 42001
Turn AI governance from a compliance task into cross-functional leadership
$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.
Who this is for
Senior governance practitioner leading AI oversight in a global tech organization
Who this is not for
Individuals looking for introductory AI or compliance content, or those focused only on technical implementation without cross-functional reach
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 42001 adoption across multiple business units using shared governance patterns
- Own the AI governance narrative in cross-functional initiatives, from product launches to regional rollouts
- Deploy reusable templates that scale across teams without rework
- Gain recognition as the go-to leader when new AI initiatives require governance guardrails
- Integrate AI governance into M&A due diligence and vendor review workflows
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why ISO 42001 Is Your Lever for Influence
Position ISO 42001 not as another standard but as a credibility amplifier that opens doors across product, legal, and operations. Understand how early adopters are using it to elevate governance from back-office to strategic.
12 chapters in this module
- The rise of AI accountability
- ISO 42001 vs other frameworks
- Governance as leadership
- Mapping influence pathways
- Case study: First internal rollout
- Signal: Regulators taking notice
- Signal: Board-level curiosity
- Signal: Product teams seeking guardrails
- Identifying leverage points
- Positioning for cross-functional reach
- From policy writer to decision partner
- Your role in the AI governance wave
Module 2. Structuring Cross-Unit AI Governance
Design governance models that work across silos, product, regional ops, shared services. Learn how to maintain consistency without centralizing control.
12 chapters in this module
- Decentralized governance principles
- Hub and spoke design
- Regional policy adaptation
- Product-line variations
- Central oversight mechanics
- Escalation paths
- Scorecard alignment
- Cadence across units
- Template library architecture
- Version control strategy
- Change approval workflows
- Feedback loops
Module 3. Building the ISO 42001 Foundation
Execute the core clauses of ISO 42001 with precision, focusing on clauses that generate cross-functional buy-in and reuse.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause 4 context of organization
- Clause 5 leadership commitment
- Clause 6 planning
- Clause 7 support resources
- Clause 8 operational control
- Clause 9 performance evaluation
- Clause 10 improvement
- Annex A controls overview
- AI risk register design
- Governance objective setting
- Stakeholder mapping
- Readiness assessment
Module 4. Cross-Functional Playbook Development
Turn ISO 42001 outputs into reusable playbooks that product and regional teams adopt voluntarily because they reduce friction.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook design principles
- User personas for governance
- Onboarding templates
- Self-service adoption
- Product team integration
- Regional customization rules
- Versioning system
- Feedback integration
- Adoption metrics
- Success stories library
- Training sync points
- Scaling playbook use
Module 5. Influence Through Audit-Ready Outputs
Produce artefacts so clean and consistent they become the standard others reference, even outside formal audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit-ready documentation
- Evidence collection patterns
- Consistent control mapping
- Cross-unit alignment
- Single source of truth
- Automated reporting
- Version-controlled outputs
- Stakeholder access controls
- Real-time dashboards
- External auditor prep
- Internal reviewer workflows
- Audit follow-up templates
Module 6. Scaling Governance Across Regions
Adapt ISO 42001 for regional nuances while preserving core governance integrity, avoiding fragmentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional legal alignment
- Language and localization
- Time zone coordination
- Cultural norms in rollout
- Regional governance leads
- Local policy augmentation
- Central consistency checks
- Regional audit trails
- Escalation routing
- Global reporting structure
- Quarterly alignment calls
- Regional improvement cycles
Module 7. Integrating with Product Lifecycles
Embed ISO 42001 checkpoints into product development so governance is part of delivery, not a gate.
12 chapters in this module
- Product lifecycle stages
- Governance entry points
- Pre-commitment reviews
- Design phase alignment
- QA integration
- Launch checklist
- Post-launch review
- Feedback to governance
- Version update triggers
- Incident response loop
- Product team incentives
- Roadmap planning sync
Module 8. Mandate Without Authority
Lead cross-unit initiatives without direct reporting lines by building credibility, clarity, and consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Leading without authority
- Credibility signals
- Clarity in communication
- Consistency of output
- Stakeholder trust
- Influence metrics
- Visibility without noise
- Subtle leadership
- Recognition rituals
- Credit sharing
- Conflict de-escalation
- Long-term reputation
Module 9. Vendor and Third-Party Governance
Extend ISO 42001 to third parties and ensure governance keeps pace with external innovation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk tiers
- Due diligence checklist
- Contractual alignment
- Onboarding workflow
- Ongoing monitoring
- Audit rights negotiation
- Exit protocols
- AI model sourcing
- Subcontractor oversight
- Incident reporting
- Compliance validation
- Relationship management
Module 10. M&A and Strategic Initiative Integration
Position ISO 42001 as a due diligence accelerator and integration blueprint during acquisitions and strategic shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-acquisition assessment
- Governance gap analysis
- Integration roadmap
- Target readiness scoring
- Synergy identification
- Timeline alignment
- Cultural integration
- Tool harmonization
- Policy migration
- Team onboarding
- Post-merger audit
- Lessons learned
Module 11. Sustaining Governance Momentum
Keep governance from stalling after initial rollout by building habits, rituals, and renewal cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Quarterly governance rhythm
- Annual refresh cycle
- Stakeholder check-ins
- Metrics reporting
- Improvement backlog
- Team rotations
- Knowledge transfer
- Succession planning
- Burnout prevention
- Celebrating wins
- Lessons archive
- External benchmarking
Module 12. Your Influence Blueprint
Synthesize everything into a personal influence strategy, how you’ll shape AI governance across ServiceNow’s evolving landscape.
12 chapters in this module
- Personal strengths audit
- Influence goals
- Key relationships
- Message architecture
- Short-term wins
- Long-term vision
- Reputation building
- Visibility plan
- Resource leverage
- Obstacle mapping
- Support network
- Next 18-month plan
How this maps to your situation
- Leading ISO 42001 rollout across departments
- Integrating AI governance into product development
- Scaling compliance across global regions
- Positioning as strategic advisor in M&A
Before vs. after
Before
AI governance is reactive, siloed, and seen as overhead
After
AI governance is proactive, embedded, and a source of leadership influence
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 for busy practitioners to complete at their own pace over 6-8 weeks.
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How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to practitioners leading AI governance in global tech organizations, with real-world templates and influence strategies not found in off-the-shelf content.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior governance practitioners leading AI or technology oversight in complex, cross-functional environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
What makes this different from other ISO 42001 training?
It focuses on influence and cross-functional reach, not just compliance, designed for leaders who need to scale governance without authority.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for busy practitioners to complete at their own pace over 6-8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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