A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with ISO 42001
Lead AI governance standardization across divisions and geographies through structured, repeatable implementation
$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.
Fragmented AI governance initiatives across teams or regions
The situation this course is for
Initiatives start strong but fail to scale because each unit builds its own version of AI governance, leading to redundancy, inconsistent risk posture, and missed opportunities for leadership recognition.
Who this is for
Senior consulting leader driving AI governance adoption across complex, multi-unit environments
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on technical implementation, or practitioners without cross-functional advisory responsibility
What you walk away with
- Own the rollout of ISO 42001 across multiple business units using a modular, repeatable blueprint
- Produce standardized artifacts that maintain rigor while adapting to local needs
- Navigate stakeholder landscapes in regulated, global, and hybrid environments
- Gain recognition as the internal reference point for cross-unit AI governance alignment
- Reduce time-to-deployment by reusing validated templates and sequencing logic
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Positioning ISO 42001 in multi-unit consulting practices
Understand how ISO 42001 differentiates advisory offerings in diverse client environments and aligns with CGI’s cross-sector delivery model.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining AI governance scope across units
- Mapping ISO 42001 to consulting engagement models
- Stakeholder mapping by region and function
- Benchmarking current practice maturity
- Identifying leverage points in client orgs
- Packaging ISO 42001 for executive buy-in
- Aligning with ESG and digital transformation goals
- Using ISO 42001 as a differentiator in proposals
- Integrating with existing risk frameworks
- Client communication planning
- Change adoption curves by unit type
- First-mover advantage in AI standardization
Module 2. Core structure of the ISO 42001 standard
Break down the standard clause by clause with consulting-specific interpretations and real-world application examples.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause 4: Understanding organizational context
- Clause 5: Leadership and commitment artifacts
- Clause 6: Risk-based thinking in AI projects
- Clause 7: Documentation and recordkeeping
- Clause 8: Operational planning execution
- Clause 9: Performance evaluation patterns
- Clause 10: Continual improvement loops
- Annex A controls deep dive
- Control A.8.1: AI system lifecycle
- Control A.8.2: Data quality assurance
- Control A.8.3: Human oversight
- Control A.8.4: Transparency obligations
Module 3. Designing modular implementation blueprints
Create adaptable rollout plans that preserve compliance rigor while allowing regional and functional customization.
12 chapters in this module
- Core vs configurable components
- Defining minimum viable implementation
- Regional adaptation guardrails
- Language and localization planning
- Legal boundary mapping
- Creating plug-and-play templates
- Version control across units
- Phased deployment sequencing
- Pilot site selection criteria
- Feedback loop integration
- Centralized oversight design
- Scaling beyond initial rollout
Module 4. Stakeholder alignment across geographies
Equip yourself with messaging, governance models, and escalation paths that secure buy-in across diverse operating cultures.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive alignment playbook
- Legal and compliance coordination
- IT department engagement
- Frontline user onboarding
- Regional council formation
- Escalation path documentation
- Cross-border data flow considerations
- Cultural adaptation strategies
- Language-specific training assets
- Third-party vendor inclusion
- Audit preparation coordination
- Feedback from local champions
Module 5. Building repeatable audit packages
Develop standardized evidence collections that reduce audit fatigue and increase trust across units and years.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA creation with commentary
- Control mapping automation
- Evidence library structuring
- Sampling strategy design
- Internal review cycles
- External auditor preparation
- Common deficiency tracking
- Remediation workflow setup
- Continuous monitoring integration
- AI-specific evidence types
- Versioning audit packages
- Preemptive gap analysis
Module 6. Change management for AI governance adoption
Drive behavioral change and policy adherence using structured communication and reinforcement techniques.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying resistance patterns
- Leadership sponsorship activation
- Internal champion networks
- Training rollout sequencing
- Policy acknowledgment systems
- Behavioral nudge design
- KPIs for cultural shift
- Feedback collection mechanisms
- Recognition program design
- Crisis response planning
- Sustaining momentum post-launch
- Lessons from past transformations
Module 7. Vendor and third-party oversight integration
Extend governance rigor beyond internal teams to partners, subcontractors, and SaaS providers.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk assessment design
- Pre-contract due diligence
- Service provider onboarding
- Contractual ISO 42001 clauses
- Ongoing performance monitoring
- Subcontractor visibility requirements
- API and integration controls
- Shared responsibility models
- Incident response coordination
- Exit strategy planning
- Audit rights negotiation
- Vendor exit checklists
Module 8. Cross-functional control integration
Weave ISO 42001 into existing IT, security, and compliance frameworks without creating siloed programs.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping to NIST CSF
- Alignment with SOC 2
- Integration with ISO 27001
- COBIT control overlap
- PCI DSS intersection points
- GDPR and data protection links
- Internal audit coordination
- Single control ownership models
- Unified policy repositories
- Consolidated training content
- Cross-framework reporting
- Efficiency gains from convergence
Module 9. Performance measurement and reporting
Track and communicate progress using meaningful KPIs that speak to both technical and executive audiences.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining success metrics
- Control effectiveness tracking
- AI incident rate analysis
- Policy compliance rates
- Audit finding trends
- Stakeholder satisfaction surveys
- Executive dashboard design
- Regional performance views
- Benchmarking against peers
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Automated reporting tools
- Board-level summary templates
Module 10. Continuous improvement and renewal
Keep the system living and responsive through structured review, update, and innovation cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual review planning
- Internal audit integration
- Management review meetings
- Corrective action tracking
- External certification cycles
- Framework update monitoring
- Emerging AI risk tracking
- Lessons learned incorporation
- Stakeholder feedback analysis
- Technology refresh planning
- Personnel transition protocols
- Knowledge retention strategies
Module 11. Scaling beyond pilot teams
Replicate success across additional units using proven patterns and institutional memory.
12 chapters in this module
- Readiness assessment model
- Capacity planning
- Resource allocation templates
- Lessons from first rollout
- Adaptation playbook
- Central support team design
- Local team enablement
- Progress tracking dashboard
- Celebration of milestones
- Scaling communication plan
- Budget justification data
- Sustainability planning
Module 12. Leading multi-unit AI governance strategy
Position yourself as the definitive internal voice on scalable, future-ready AI governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating a center of excellence
- Developing subject matter experts
- Thought leadership content
- Internal advisory board
- External speaking opportunities
- White paper development
- Client-facing differentiation
- IP development around rollout
- Monetizing expertise
- Mentorship framework
- Succession planning
- Legacy building
How this maps to your situation
- Rolling out AI governance in a new region
- Standardizing across acquired businesses
- Responding to regulator request across jurisdictions
- Leading a firmwide digital ethics initiative
Before vs. after
Before
AI governance efforts are fragmented, requiring reinvention with each new unit or region.
After
You deploy ISO 42001 consistently across business lines using proven blueprints and institutionalized playbooks.
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, total ~36 hours over 12 weeks with flexible pacing.
If nothing changes
Without a standardized approach, organizations face inconsistent risk posture, higher compliance costs, and missed leadership opportunities in AI governance.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored for senior consultants needing to scale ISO 42001 across complex organizations, not just understand it theoretically. It delivers actionable blueprints, not just awareness.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Senior consulting leaders responsible for deploying or advising on AI governance across multiple business units or regions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this across different industries?
Yes, the methodologies are designed to adapt ISO 42001 to financial services, healthcare, public sector, and manufacturing contexts.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for busy practitioners, total ~36 hours over 12 weeks with flexible pacing..
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