A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with ISO 42001
Turn automation governance into enterprise-wide impact
$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 automation governance professional in a global services firm, shaping cross-unit alignment on AI and process automation
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on tactical bot deployment or team-level RPA support
What you walk away with
- Lead alignment discussions across business units using ISO 42001 as a common framework
- Anticipate compliance requirements before automation initiatives begin
- Shape automation governance structure with input from operations, risk, and innovation teams
- Serve as the go-to practitioner when new regions or lines of business adopt central standards
- Document repeatable governance patterns that scale across use cases
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping ISO 42001 to automation governance
Understand how ISO 42001’s AI management system requirements apply to automation demand workflows and governance controls.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 42001 covers
- How it differs from ISO 27001
- Core AI governance principles
- Linking controls to automation workflows
- Defining AI system boundaries
- Role of human oversight
- Risk-based thinking approach
- Documentation expectations
- Scope definition for automation
- Integration with existing policies
- Auditor’s view of compliance
- Common misconceptions
Module 2. Identifying stakeholders across business units
Pinpoint who needs to be involved in ISO 42001 adoption and how to position your role in cross-functional governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping method
- Business units using automation
- Regional compliance leads
- Legal and risk contacts
- IT integration teams
- Vendor management roles
- Innovation lab leads
- Process owners by function
- Escalation paths for gaps
- Internal audit touchpoints
- Executive sponsors
- External certifier input
Module 3. Defining automation scope under ISO 42001
Apply ISO 42001 scope requirements specifically to automation initiatives across departments.
12 chapters in this module
- What counts as an AI system
- Determining system maturity
- Boundary definition process
- Including third-party tools
- Legacy automation in scope
- Shadow process identification
- Vendor-developed bots
- Low-code platform use
- Documenting scope decisions
- Version control approach
- Change triggers for re-scope
- Audit trail requirements
Module 4. Risk assessment for AI-driven automation
Use ISO 42001’s risk-based approach to evaluate automation use cases before deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying AI-specific risks
- Bias in decision logic
- Data provenance issues
- Process drift over time
- Human override capability
- Failure impact levels
- Likelihood scoring method
- Risk register structure
- Linking to business impact
- Threshold for escalation
- Third-party risk factors
- Residual risk reporting
Module 5. Building AI governance documentation
Create compliant, reusable documentation packages that satisfy ISO 42001 requirements across units.
12 chapters in this module
- Required documentation types
- Statement of Applicability format
- Control implementation logs
- Governance meeting minutes
- Risk treatment records
- Compliance evidence packs
- Version control method
- Template reuse strategy
- Cross-unit documentation
- Audit preparation checklist
- Living document approach
- Review cycle schedule
Module 6. Implementing human oversight controls
Design and document human-in-the-loop processes that meet ISO 42001 oversight expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- When oversight is required
- Pre-automation approval
- Real-time monitoring roles
- Exception handling paths
- Post-decision review
- Escalation procedures
- Handover documentation
- Training for supervisors
- Override audit trail
- Frequency of review
- Supervision metrics
- Automation pause triggers
Module 7. Data governance for automated decisions
Ensure automation systems use reliable, traceable data per ISO 42001 data management expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Input data quality standards
- Data source validation
- Data lineage tracking
- Versioned datasets
- Bias testing protocols
- Ground truth definitions
- Feedback loop inputs
- Data retention rules
- Access control setup
- Anonymization needs
- Training vs production
- Data drift detection
Module 8. Performance monitoring of AI systems
Define and track meaningful performance metrics for automation systems under ISO 42001.
12 chapters in this module
- Key performance indicators
- Accuracy tracking
- False positive rates
- Processing speed logs
- Exception frequency
- Human override rate
- System uptime
- Feedback loop timeliness
- Model decay signals
- Alerting thresholds
- Monthly review process
- Reporting to compliance
Module 9. Change management for automation updates
Institutionalize change controls for automation systems to meet ISO 42001 change expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Trigger events for change
- Change request form
- Approval workflows
- Impact assessment steps
- Testing requirements
- Documentation updates
- Staging process
- Rollback planning
- Post-change review
- Stakeholder notification
- Audit trail elements
- Change frequency trends
Module 10. Internal audit preparation for ISO 42001
Prepare for internal audits with evidence that spans multiple business units and automation systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit planning cycle
- Sampling approach
- Evidence pack structure
- Cross-unit coordination
- Interview preparation
- Control testing method
- Finding resolution process
- Management review input
- Audit committee reporting
- Remediation tracking
- Findings follow-up
- Audit calendar sync
Module 11. Certification readiness across regions
Align global automation practices to support ISO 42001 certification efforts in multiple geographies.
12 chapters in this module
- Certifier selection criteria
- Stage 1 readiness check
- Documentation consolidation
- Regional legal differences
- Language requirements
- Time zone coordination
- Remote audit prep
- Gap closure tracking
- Certificate maintenance
- Surveillance audit prep
- Re-certification cycle
- Global compliance dashboard
Module 12. Scaling governance across new automation projects
Replicate ISO 42001 governance patterns across new automation initiatives efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding new teams
- Kickoff checklist
- Governance integration
- Template adaptation
- Stakeholder onboarding
- Risk assessment reuse
- Documentation automation
- Monitoring setup
- Training materials
- Lessons learned capture
- Continuous improvement
- Enterprise adoption metrics
How this maps to your situation
- When starting a new automation initiative
- Before internal audit review
- During ISO 42001 certification cycle
- After organizational restructuring
Before vs. after
Before
Automation governance handled in silos with inconsistent standards across business units
After
Enterprise-wide alignment on automation compliance using ISO 42001 as the foundation
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, 4 hours per module, designed for on-demand learning across a 6, 8 week engagement
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 42001 overviews, this course focuses specifically on automation governance in multi-unit enterprises, with real-world templates and decision frameworks used by practitioners at global services firms.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior automation governance professionals shaping cross-functional alignment on AI and process automation in enterprise settings.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does the course cover tools like UiPath or Power Automate?
No , it focuses on governance, risk, and compliance patterns using ISO 42001, not platform-specific configuration.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3, 4 hours per module, designed for on-demand learning across a 6, 8 week engagement.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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