A tailored course, built for your situation
Direct ownership of ISO 42001 implementation artefacts from day one
Build trusted, regulator-facing AI governance packages that stand up to external scrutiny and internal escalations
$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 or automation initiatives in a regulated enterprise environment
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking introductory compliance training or generic AI ethics overviews
What you walk away with
- Own the full ISO 42001 statement of applicability with direct sign-off pathways
- Produce regulator-facing control summaries that require no rework
- Receive peer team escalations as standard practice, not exceptions
- Ship first-draft artefacts accepted without revision cycles
- Build reusable templates that compound across audits
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 42001 in AI governance
Establish core terminology, scope boundaries, and alignment points with existing automation frameworks. Map ISO 42001 clauses to ServiceNow-enabled workflows without naming the platform.
12 chapters in this module
- ISO 42001 purpose and structure
- AI governance vs traditional compliance
- Clause-by-clause interpretation
- Scoping the AI management system
- Boundary definition for automation teams
- Linking controls to AI lifecycle stages
- Integration with existing risk registers
- Timing the ISO 42001 rollout
- Stakeholder mapping for governance
- Document hierarchy planning
- Evidence types for audits
- Common missteps in early adoption
Module 2. Control mapping for automated decision systems
Translate ISO 42001 controls into specific automation workflows, ensuring each requirement maps to observable, auditable actions in AI-enabled processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping A.8.1 to model monitoring
- Assigning accountability for AI outputs
- Version control for AI logic
- Audit trail requirements
- Change management integration
- Input validation protocols
- Output consistency checks
- Exception handling design
- Human oversight points
- Escalation routing rules
- Fallback mechanism specs
- Control testing cadence
Module 3. Statement of Applicability drafting
Build a defensible SoA that justifies inclusions, exclusions, and implementation depth for each control, tailored to automation-heavy environments.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure and components
- Writing exclusion justifications
- Referencing internal policies
- Linking to risk assessments
- Automation-specific rationale
- Documenting control maturity
- Versioning the SoA
- Peer review inputs
- Regulator expectation alignment
- Cross-functional sign-off
- Living updates process
- SoA audit trail
Module 4. Evidence collection for continuous compliance
Design evidence-generating workflows that automatically capture compliance data, reducing manual effort and increasing trust in outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated logging strategies
- Evidence type classification
- Retention period rules
- Access controls for audit packs
- Sampling protocols for reviewers
- Real-time dashboard integration
- Alerts for control gaps
- Evidence validation routines
- Cross-system correlation
- Time-stamped record creation
- Immutable storage options
- Audit pack assembly automation
Module 5. Internal audit preparation
Prepare for audits by building review-ready packages that anticipate follow-up questions and reduce revision cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit timeline planning
- Internal dry runs
- Question anticipation
- Evidence completeness check
- Gap remediation workflows
- Stakeholder briefings
- Mock audit facilitation
- Finding resolution tracking
- Follow-up response drafting
- Audit communication protocols
- Post-audit improvement plans
- Lessons learned integration
Module 6. External auditor engagement
Structure interactions with external parties to present consistent, confident positions on ISO 42001 implementation status.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor expectation mapping
- Entry meeting scripting
- Evidence package delivery
- Interview preparation
- Response consistency rules
- Escalation handling
- Clarification request process
- Finding negotiation tactics
- Management response drafting
- Closing meeting prep
- Post-audit follow-up
- Relationship building with auditors
Module 7. Cross-functional control ownership
Define clear ownership models for shared controls, ensuring accountability without duplication across teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Control ownership frameworks
- RACI for governance
- Handoff protocols
- Joint review meetings
- Dispute resolution paths
- Shared documentation standards
- Cross-team training
- Performance metrics alignment
- Change coordination
- Escalation trees
- Conflict mediation
- Ownership audit trails
Module 8. Continuous improvement cycles
Embed feedback loops that turn audit findings and operational changes into control enhancements.
12 chapters in this module
- Improvement trigger identification
- Root cause analysis methods
- Change impact assessment
- Control update workflows
- Stakeholder consultation
- Implementation tracking
- Effectiveness validation
- Documentation updates
- Communication plans
- Regulatory change monitoring
- Benchmarking against peers
- Maturity model progression
Module 9. Leadership reporting on AI governance
Develop concise, actionable updates for senior leaders that demonstrate control effectiveness without oversimplifying.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary structure
- KPI selection for governance
- Risk dashboard design
- Incident reporting
- Trend analysis
- Resource need articulation
- Success metric definition
- Benchmarking results
- Strategic alignment
- Future state roadmaps
- Budget justification
- Stakeholder feedback loops
Module 10. Third-party and vendor governance
Extend ISO 42001 controls to external partners and managed services, ensuring end-to-end compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk assessment
- Contractual control clauses
- Due diligence process
- Ongoing monitoring
- Audit rights negotiation
- Subprocessor oversight
- Incident response coordination
- Performance reviews
- Exit planning
- Compliance evidence sharing
- Joint control design
- Vendor improvement plans
Module 11. Incident response under ISO 42001
Define protocols for identifying, reporting, and resolving AI governance incidents in line with standard requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident definition
- Detection mechanisms
- Classification schema
- Reporting workflows
- Investigation protocols
- Stakeholder notification
- Remediation planning
- Root cause analysis
- Control failure review
- Regulatory disclosure
- Post-incident review
- Prevention updates
Module 12. Scaling ISO 42001 across business units
Replicate and adapt the AI governance framework across divisions while maintaining consistency and reducing duplication.
12 chapters in this module
- Replication planning
- Local adaptation rules
- Central oversight model
- Training rollout
- Consistency audits
- Local champion networks
- Feedback collection
- Standard update distribution
- Performance benchmarking
- Cross-unit collaboration
- Governance tooling
- Maturity tracking
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for first ISO 42001 audit
- Responding to peer team escalations
- Building reusable compliance templates
- Engaging external auditors
Before vs. after
Before
Waiting for external teams to define compliance requirements and revising outputs based on feedback loops
After
Producing regulator-ready ISO 42001 artefacts that are adopted as the standard across teams
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 week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and immediate access to all materials
If nothing changes
Continuing to react to compliance demands rather than setting the standard creates dependency on others and limits visibility into high-impact governance decisions
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program delivers specific, actionable frameworks for implementing ISO 42001 in automation-heavy environments, with templates and decision logic tailored to practitioners in regulated enterprises
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to any platform?
No. While the examples apply to automation and AI governance, the course avoids referencing any specific vendor platforms, including ServiceNow.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I access the materials after completion?
Yes. Full access to the course content and downloadable resources is provided indefinitely.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing and immediate access to all materials.
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