A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 42001 for Assistant Managers in Global Consulting
Build authority in AI governance with a certified, implementation-ready framework
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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
Assistant Manager in global consulting with exposure to risk, compliance, and AI governance frameworks, positioned to take ownership but not yet fully credentialed in emerging standards.
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level analysts or specialists focused only on execution. It’s designed for practitioners ready to own framework-level decisions, not just follow them.
What you walk away with
- Define the scope of AI governance implementation without escalation
- Select and justify control mappings based on ISO 42001 Annex A
- Produce a Statement of Applicability that clears first-time review
- Lead vendor assessment tracks for AI tooling with documented criteria
- Make final determinations on internal audit exceptions for AI systems
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ISO 42001 Foundation and Organizational Context
Establish the core principles of ISO 42001 and how they integrate within global consulting delivery models. Understand the standard’s structure, clauses, and relevance to client-facing AI governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to ISO 42001
- Understanding organizational context
- Mapping stakeholder expectations
- Defining leadership roles
- AI governance scope setting
- Boundary decisions for compliance
- Identifying AI system types
- Risk assessment integration
- Control selection criteria
- Client engagement alignment
- Regulatory interface points
- First audit trail setup
Module 2. Leadership Commitment and Governance Structure
Learn how to demonstrate leadership engagement and build internal governance structures that support ISO 42001 adoption in complex consulting environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Top management responsibilities
- Establishing AI policy ownership
- Governance committee design
- Accountability mapping
- Reporting cadence definition
- Escalation path design
- Decision rights allocation
- Cross-functional alignment
- Vendor governance interface
- Client communication standards
- Internal audit coordination
- Regulator readiness tracking
Module 3. AI Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning
Develop skills to lead AI-specific risk assessments and design treatment plans aligned with ISO 42001 controls.
12 chapters in this module
- AI-specific risk categories
- Threat modeling for algorithms
- Bias and fairness evaluation
- Data provenance tracking
- Model transparency requirements
- Human oversight mechanisms
- Risk register construction
- Control effectiveness metrics
- Third-party risk integration
- Incident response planning
- Recovery threshold setting
- Audit logging standards
Module 4. Control Selection and Implementation
Master the process of selecting and applying controls from ISO 42001 Annex A to real-world AI systems and consulting engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Annex A control overview
- Control applicability filtering
- Implementation maturity levels
- Control documentation standards
- Evidence collection planning
- Automated control testing
- Manual control validation
- Control owner assignment
- Maintenance scheduling
- Update process design
- Version control for policies
- Compliance threshold setting
Module 5. Documented Information and Record Keeping
Ensure all required documentation for ISO 42001 is complete, consistent, and audit-ready across consulting teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Required documents listing
- Information security classification
- Storage location decisions
- Retention period setting
- Access control policies
- Version control implementation
- Change management process
- Review cycle scheduling
- Approval workflows
- External auditor access setup
- Redaction standards
- Archive procedures
Module 6. Internal Audit and Compliance Monitoring
Prepare for and lead internal audits of AI governance systems under ISO 42001, ensuring independence and rigor.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit planning process
- Scope definition for audits
- Auditor independence rules
- Checklist development
- Evidence collection methods
- Finding classification
- Exception reporting
- Remediation tracking
- Follow-up audit design
- Management review preparation
- Audit trail preservation
- Regulator response coordination
Module 7. Management Review and Continuous Improvement
Lead management reviews that drive continuous improvement in AI governance programs using ISO 42001 metrics.
12 chapters in this module
- Review meeting cadence
- Performance metric selection
- Compliance trend analysis
- Resource allocation review
- Risk treatment effectiveness
- Audit finding summary
- Stakeholder feedback integration
- Improvement initiative prioritization
- Change implementation tracking
- Benchmarking against peers
- Client satisfaction input
- Future risk forecasting
Module 8. Vendor and Third-Party Governance
Apply ISO 42001 requirements to vendor relationships and third-party AI systems used in client engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor selection criteria
- Due diligence process
- Contractual obligation definition
- Service level monitoring
- Subprocessor oversight
- Security audit rights
- Data processing agreements
- Compliance verification
- Penetration test coordination
- Incident response alignment
- Exit strategy planning
- Knowledge transfer requirements
Module 9. AI System Lifecycle Management
Integrate ISO 42001 controls across the full lifecycle of AI systems from design to decommissioning.
12 chapters in this module
- Requirements gathering standards
- Design review process
- Development environment controls
- Testing protocol design
- Deployment approval process
- Monitoring threshold setting
- Model retraining rules
- Performance degradation detection
- Drift correction procedures
- Decommissioning checklist
- Data deletion tracking
- Post-mortem review
Module 10. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Develop strategies for effective communication of AI governance efforts to internal and external stakeholders.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Communication plan design
- Internal awareness programs
- Client reporting standards
- Regulator update process
- Press inquiry handling
- Crisis communication planning
- Success story documentation
- Lessons learned sharing
- Training material development
- Feedback loop creation
- Engagement metric tracking
Module 11. Incident Response and Breach Management
Build readiness for AI-related incidents and ensure compliance with ISO 42001 during response and recovery.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident definition criteria
- Detection mechanism setup
- Reporting escalation path
- Initial assessment protocol
- Containment strategy
- Forensic investigation
- Stakeholder notification
- Regulatory reporting
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation planning
- Recovery validation
- Post-incident review
Module 12. Certification Readiness and External Audit
Prepare for successful third-party certification audits under ISO 42001 in a consulting context.
12 chapters in this module
- Certification body selection
- Pre-audit gap assessment
- Documentation finalization
- Evidence readiness check
- Internal dry run
- Auditor Q&A preparation
- Nonconformance response
- Corrective action tracking
- Certificate maintenance
- Surveillance audit prep
- Scope expansion planning
- Public announcement coordination
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new AI systems
- Preparing for internal audit
- Responding to client requests
- Driving certification
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on senior input for control decisions and framework scoping
After
Making final determinations on ISO 42001 implementation without review
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 completion within 6 weeks while working full-time.
If nothing changes
Continuing to escalate framework-level decisions may slow delivery and limit visibility into leadership tracks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses specifically on ISO 42001 implementation in consulting environments, with templates and decision frameworks used by top-tier firms.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Assistant Managers and early-career leads in global consulting who are taking ownership of AI governance frameworks and want to make independent, credible decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course technical or managerial?
It’s designed for practitioners who bridge both, focusing on control application, documentation, and decision ownership rather than coding or deep statistics.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks while working full-time..
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