A tailored course, built for your situation
Reference of Choice on Cross-Functional ISO 42001 Reviews
Become the practitioner others consult when AI governance decisions are on the line
$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.
Being overlooked in key AI governance discussions despite leading CGI strategy
The situation this course is for
Even strong practitioners get bypassed when cross-functional teams need quick, credible answers on AI governance. Without a recognized voice, influence defaults to louder or more visible roles, even if their grasp of ISO 42001 is shallow.
Who this is for
Senior governance practitioner leading AI oversight in a delivery-focused firm, expected to translate standards into action but not yet seen as the definitive voice
Who this is not for
Junior analysts, compliance generalists without AI focus, or technical leads uninvolved in governance decisions
What you walk away with
- Predictable influence in AI governance debates, regardless of meeting chair
- Ready-to-cite examples and precedents for every ISO 42001 control
- Artefacts that survive leadership changes and team reshuffles
- Direct escalation path for vendor review decisions
- Documented playbooks for SoA development and control mapping
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping ISO 42001 to Real-World CGI Deliverables
Align ISO 42001 principles with existing CGI workflows to demonstrate immediate applicability. Learn how to trace controls to actual project outputs, reducing abstraction and increasing stakeholder buy-in. This module establishes your role as the bridge between standards and execution.
12 chapters in this module
- ISO 42001 scope definition for CGI projects
- Control mapping to development milestones
- Identifying AI risk touchpoints in delivery
- Documenting data lineage for compliance
- Integrating AI register requirements
- Risk-based control prioritization
- Linking policies to deployment pipelines
- Evidence collection for audits
- Version control for AI models
- Change management within ISO 42001
- Stakeholder mapping for governance
- Translating clauses into plain English
Module 2. Building the AI Governance Narrative
Develop a clear, repeatable narrative that positions your team as authoritative on AI governance. Use real project examples to create compelling stories that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences alike, increasing your visibility and influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Framing AI risk for leadership
- Crafting executive summaries
- Creating visual governance maps
- Telling control stories
- Benchmarking against peers
- Using ISO 42001 as a narrative spine
- Anticipating stakeholder questions
- Positioning without self-promotion
- Handling skepticism constructively
- Tying governance to business value
- Measuring narrative impact
- Updating messaging quarterly
Module 3. Control Ownership Without Formal Authority
Lead through influence by mastering the details others skip. This module teaches how to own critical control decisions, even without direct reporting lines, by leveraging documentation, precedent, and stakeholder alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Claiming control ownership quietly
- Documenting rationale for decisions
- Establishing default reviewer status
- Using templates to shape outcomes
- Building consensus pre-meeting
- Managing escalation paths
- Handling pushback with data
- Creating decision logs
- Versioning control interpretations
- Syncing with legal teams
- Coordinating with security
- Maintaining independence
Module 4. SoA Development for Complex Environments
Build a Statement of Applicability that holds up under scrutiny. This module walks through crafting a defensible SoA, justifying exclusions, and maintaining traceability to implementation across heterogeneous systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope boundaries clearly
- Justifying control exclusions
- Linking controls to architecture
- Versioning the SoA document
- Getting sign-off efficiently
- Handling multi-vendor environments
- Tracking implementation gaps
- Using automation for updates
- Aligning with procurement
- Reporting status to leadership
- Maintaining living documentation
- Preparing for third-party review
Module 5. Vendor Review Track Leadership
Take end-to-end ownership of vendor assessments under ISO 42001. This module equips you to lead reviews, set evaluation criteria, and ensure third-party AI systems meet governance standards before integration.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting vendor evaluation criteria
- Requesting compliance evidence
- Assessing AI model provenance
- Validating training data sources
- Reviewing third-party SoAs
- Conducting onsite assessments
- Managing multi-vendor comparisons
- Creating scoring rubrics
- Negotiating control gaps
- Documenting due diligence
- Escalating non-compliance
- Requiring annual attestations
Module 6. Cross-Functional Influence Tactics
Grow your sphere of influence by mastering communication patterns across departments. Learn how to position ISO 42001 work so that teams in legal, security, and product seek your input proactively.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping interdependencies
- Identifying key allies
- Timing cross-team syncs
- Sharing lightweight updates
- Creating shared artefacts
- Running joint control reviews
- Facilitating alignment workshops
- Documenting cross-team decisions
- Using neutral language
- Avoiding governance overreach
- Recognizing other teams’ goals
- Celebrating joint wins
Module 7. Rapid Response to Regulatory Inquiries
Develop the ability to respond quickly and confidently to external questions. This module focuses on creating ready-to-deploy templates, evidence packages, and talking points aligned with ISO 42001 expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-building inquiry responses
- Creating evidence dossiers
- Training response teams
- Classifying inquiry types
- Setting escalation thresholds
- Ensuring consistency across replies
- Maintaining response logs
- Updating based on feedback
- Linking to control mapping
- Reducing cycle time
- Using past responses as precedent
- Securing leadership approval
Module 8. Implementing AI Risk Registers
Go beyond theory and build a living AI risk register tied to ISO 42001. This module shows how to operationalize risk identification, assessment, and treatment in a way that scales across projects.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining risk categories
- Setting severity thresholds
- Mapping risks to controls
- Automating risk scoring
- Linking to incident response
- Integrating with ticketing systems
- Reviewing register weekly
- Reporting top risks monthly
- Assigning risk owners
- Validating treatment plans
- Updating for new threats
- Archiving retired risks
Module 9. Internal Audit Readiness
Ensure your CGI practice passes internal audits with minimal friction. This module teaches how to pre-empt common findings, prepare documentation, and guide auditors through complex implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping audit criteria to ISO 42001
- Pre-audit checklists
- Gathering evidence early
- Coaching teams on responses
- Running mock audits
- Assigning audit roles
- Tracking findings to closure
- Creating audit-friendly layouts
- Maintaining auditor relationships
- Reducing follow-up requests
- Improving year-over-year
- Celebrating clean audits
Module 10. Change Management for Governance Updates
Lead the adoption of new or revised controls across teams. This module covers communication plans, training rollouts, and feedback loops to ensure governance changes stick.
12 chapters in this module
- Announcing changes clearly
- Running rollout workshops
- Updating documentation
- Tracking team adoption
- Collecting feedback
- Adjusting based on input
- Reinforcing through repetition
- Measuring change success
- Integrating with onboarding
- Linking to performance goals
- Recognizing early adopters
- Retiring old processes
Module 11. Sustaining Governance Through Turnover
Build systems that outlive individual contributors. This module focuses on documentation, playbook creation, and knowledge transfer to maintain governance maturity regardless of staffing changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting key decisions
- Creating onboarding materials
- Storing playbooks centrally
- Standardizing templates
- Running handover sessions
- Capturing tribal knowledge
- Updating annually
- Linking to succession planning
- Using version control
- Ensuring accessibility
- Archiving outdated versions
- Soliciting improvement ideas
Module 12. Executive Communication on AI Governance
Translate technical governance work into business-level insights. This module helps you report progress, risks, and opportunities in ways that resonate with senior leaders.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing board-level summaries
- Focusing on business impact
- Using simple metrics
- Highlighting risk reduction
- Telling progress stories
- Avoiding jargon
- Aligning with strategy
- Anticipating questions
- Maintaining credibility
- Requesting resources
- Celebrating milestones
- Positioning for growth
How this maps to your situation
- When a new AI vendor is proposed
- During internal audit preparation
- When updating the SoA
- After a regulatory change
Before vs. after
Before
Invited to meetings reactively, often explaining basics or defending decisions after the fact
After
Sought out proactively for input, with peers and leadership defaulting to your position on ISO 42001 matters
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 be completed alongside regular work. Most practitioners finish in under 6 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continuing to deliver solid work without being recognized as the go-to voice on AI governance, allowing others to shape the narrative despite less depth
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic AI governance courses, this program is tailored to senior practitioners leading real-world CGI teams. It focuses on influence, artefact quality, and cross-functional leadership, not just compliance checkboxes. Includes field-tested templates and a personalized implementation playbook.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant if my firm hasn't adopted ISO 42001 yet?
Yes. The course prepares you to lead the adoption and become the definitive internal voice when the time comes.
Will I receive a certification?
No. This is a practitioner-focused program designed to build real-world capability, not test exam knowledge.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular work. Most practitioners finish in under 6 weeks..
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