A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks with proven ISO 42001 alignment
Move beyond reactive support to lead high-impact governance engagements grounded in the latest AI standard
$199 one-time
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30-day money-back guarantee
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
IC at Shopify with hands-on support experience, positioned to transition into governance roles with formal framework expertise
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking certification prep only, or those focused exclusively on technical AI implementation without governance interest
What you walk away with
- Identify and position for ISO 42001-aligned projects before they’re assigned
- Demonstrate clear, audit-ready documentation that accelerates stakeholder buy-in
- Lead scoping conversations for AI governance initiatives using official control objectives
- Build repeatable templates for policy mapping, risk assessment, and control implementation
- Earn placement on cross-functional teams driving compliance and innovation
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Why ISO 42001 is different from past frameworks
Understand the strategic intent behind ISO 42001 and how it creates new roles for practitioners who can bridge governance and execution.
12 chapters in this module
- First global standard for AI management systems
- How ISO 42001 complements existing compliance efforts
- Key differences from ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- Structure of the ISO 42001 control set
- The role of documentation in audit readiness
- Mapping organizational roles to framework ownership
- Timing of implementation cycles
- Vendor alignment expectations
- Internal audit triggers and phases
- Executive reporting cadence
- Integration with ESG and responsible AI initiatives
- Common misconceptions about scope
Module 2. Spotting ISO 42001 opportunities in current workflows
Learn to detect early signals of upcoming governance needs and position yourself for leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Where AI use shows up in support tickets
- Identifying undocumented model usage
- Reading team comms for governance gaps
- Flagging high-exposure workflows
- Converting operational pain into project proposals
- Aligning with security and legal teams
- Timing requests to budget cycles
- Using past incidents as evidence
- Building internal credibility
- Documenting risk exposure
- Prioritizing areas for control design
- Creating visibility without overreach
Module 3. Crafting the initial governance proposal
Turn awareness into action by drafting compelling, ISO-aligned project justifications.
12 chapters in this module
- Framing ISO 42001 as enablement not restriction
- Tying controls to business outcomes
- Estimating resource needs
- Defining success metrics
- Selecting pilot teams
- Mapping to existing policies
- Gaining leadership attention
- Including audit trail design
- Planning for scalability
- Anticipating team objections
- Sourcing executive language
- Packaging for cross-functional review
Module 4. Control mapping with precision
Apply ISO 42001 controls to real systems using structured, repeatable methods.
12 chapters in this module
- Breaking down Clause 8 controls
- Assigning ownership clearly
- Linking to data flows
- Documenting decision rationale
- Versioning control descriptions
- Using truth tables for consistency
- Cross-referencing with NIST AI standards
- Integrating with risk registers
- Automating evidence collection
- Designing human-in-the-loop points
- Validating control effectiveness
- Updating mappings quarterly
Module 5. Stakeholder alignment without friction
Lead conversations that bring teams together around governance as shared advantage.
12 chapters in this module
- Timing outreach correctly
- Speaking to developer priorities
- Addressing legal concerns proactively
- Involving privacy early
- Engaging product managers
- Creating win-win narratives
- Running alignment workshops
- Handling resistance with data
- Sharing credit visibly
- Maintaining transparency
- Setting expectations for effort
- Celebrating small wins
Module 6. Building audit-ready documentation
Create artefacts that pass scrutiny and become institutional assets.
12 chapters in this module
- Structure of a complete SoA
- Writing control narratives
- Gathering implementation evidence
- Version control best practices
- Using standardized templates
- Formatting for readability
- Indexing for audit efficiency
- Storing in approved locations
- Updating for changes
- Preparing for internal reviews
- Responding to auditor queries
- Archiving post-cycle
Module 7. Running the first implementation cycle
Lead a pilot deployment from kickoff to review with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting the right team
- Setting clear boundaries
- Launching with energy
- Tracking progress visibly
- Holding check-ins effectively
- Adjusting scope mid-cycle
- Managing documentation load
- Engaging external assessors
- Capturing lessons learned
- Measuring control efficacy
- Reporting outcomes upward
- Deciding on expansion
Module 8. Scaling governance across teams
Extend success beyond the pilot with systems that replicate.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying expansion candidates
- Assessing team readiness
- Reusing documentation templates
- Training peer leads
- Standardizing review cadences
- Managing cross-team dependencies
- Integrating with onboarding
- Monitoring compliance centrally
- Reducing oversight burden
- Recognizing contributor effort
- Auditing multi-team outcomes
- Optimizing for efficiency
Module 9. Leveraging governance for career growth
Position yourself as the go-to practitioner for high-impact initiatives.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking project visibility
- Building a portfolio of artefacts
- Sharing wins appropriately
- Soliciting feedback strategically
- Aligning with leadership goals
- Positioning for promotion
- Transitioning from IC to lead
- Mentoring others visibly
- Speaking at internal forums
- Contributing to policy evolution
- Gaining external recognition
- Opening doors to new roles
Module 10. Integrating with ESG and responsible AI
Connect governance work to broader organizational commitments.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding ESG reporting needs
- Mapping controls to disclosures
- Aligning with sustainability teams
- Supporting carbon accounting
- Enhancing ethical AI claims
- Demonstrating accountability
- Improving stakeholder trust
- Linking to DEI efforts
- Reporting on fairness metrics
- Auditing for bias mitigation
- Communicating progress externally
- Supporting third-party verification
Module 11. Maintaining momentum over time
Keep governance alive and effective through cycles of change.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling refreshes
- Updating for new AI use
- Revising control mappings
- Re-engaging stakeholders
- Tracking framework evolution
- Adapting to regulatory shifts
- Managing team turnover
- Preserving institutional knowledge
- Improving documentation
- Reducing rework
- Celebrating anniversaries
- Planning for recertification
Module 12. Owning the governance narrative
Become the recognized authority your organization turns to first.
12 chapters in this module
- Shaping internal messaging
- Influencing executive comms
- Setting tone from the middle
- Defining success clearly
- Championing consistency
- Rejecting shortcuts publicly
- Upholding standards
- Mentoring incoming talent
- Representing the org externally
- Contributing to industry forums
- Writing thought leadership
- Setting the pace for peers
How this maps to your situation
- New framework adoption
- Cross-functional initiative launch
- Internal audit preparation
- Career transition from support to governance
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive involvement in governance initiatives, limited influence on project selection, reliance on others to define scope
After
Proactive leadership on ISO 42001 projects, first-choice placement on high-impact work, recognized authority on AI governance execution
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 to fit around full-time work.
If nothing changes
Remaining in execution-only roles while others claim leadership on emerging governance initiatives, missing the window to position for higher-impact work
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on actionable ISO 42001 implementation with templates and positioning strategies that let you lead from the start.
Frequently asked
Is this course about getting certified in ISO 42001?
No. This course is about positioning and leading ISO 42001 implementation work, not personal certification. It prepares you to run projects, not take exams.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me move beyond a support role?
Yes. The course is designed to equip practitioners with operational experience to lead governance initiatives and claim premium project roles.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around full-time work..
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