ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation Courses
Unlock Your AI Management Potential with ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation
Summary of Topics
- Availability and prices of ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation courses
- What is the ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation certification?
- Key benefits of ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation training
- How to Study for ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation certification
- Earn PDUs with the ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation course
- ISOLearn® - Digital Badge Available
- ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation Course Structure and Learning Outcomes
Availability and prices of ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation courses
ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation Online Courses (E-Learning) with Exam
Here you’ll find our selection of ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation online courses and official exams, ideal for professionals looking to build a strong understanding of AI management systems (AIMS) and ISO 42001 fundamentals.
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ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation online exams
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What is the ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation certification?
The ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation certification is an entry-level credential that provides a solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001 standard. It introduces key principles, concepts, and clauses—covering leadership, planning, operations, performance evaluation, and improvement—while preparing participants to pass the formal examination.
Key benefits of ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation training
This training gives learners foundational knowledge of AI governance, risk management, lifecycle management, and stakeholder communication.
Completing this training helps professionals contribute to responsible and effective AI management. Benefits include:
- Understanding the principles and framework of AI Management Systems (AIMS)
- Gaining awareness of organizational and regulatory context for AI
- Learning processes for AI risk assessment and impact evaluation
- Building skills to support AI lifecycle management and continuous improvement
- Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and governance for AI systems
- Strengthening professional credibility and ability to add value to the organization
How to Study for ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation certification
Although taking a ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation training course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended.
At iLEARN, you can access ISO/IEC 42001 training through multiple flexible delivery formats to suit your learning style and schedule:
- In-House / Classroom Training: Customized sessions delivered on-site at your organization premises, tailored to your team’s schedule and learning needs.
- Remote / Live Training: Participate in real-time, instructor-led sessions via web conference from anywhere.
- E-Learning / Self-Paced Training: Learn at your own pace with full access to our online learning management system anytime, anywhere.
Earn PDUs with the ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation course
Our ISOLearn® ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation course can provide 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMI certification holders looking to earn credits toward their credential renewal.
See below for a detailed breakdown of the PDUs allocated for this course:
- Ways of Working (Technical): 2
- Power Skills (Leadership): 3
- Business Acumen (Strategic): 9
Learn more about how to claim PDUs to maintain your PMI qualifications on our dedicated PDU information page.
ISOLearn® - Digital Badge Available
Upon achieving an ISO/IEC 42001 certification, candidates receive an ISOLearn® Digital Badge, recognizing their qualification within the ISO/IEC 42001 scheme.

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ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation Course Structure and Learning Outcomes
Objectives
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS)
- Awareness of AIMS concepts and alignment with ISO/IEC 42001
- Preparation for the Foundation examination
- Application of knowledge to organizational value
Who it is aimed at
The ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation course is aimed at professionals seeking a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) and their alignment with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard. It is suitable for managers, team leaders, compliance officers, IT and AI professionals, and anyone involved in AI governance, risk management, or organizational oversight who wants to support the implementation and operation of an AIMS.
Contents
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to AIMS and ISO/IEC 42001
- Structure, terms and definitions
- Context of the organization clause
- Leadership clause
- Planning clause
- Support
- Operation
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement
- Control objectives and control
- Policies related to AI
- Internal organization
- Resources for AI systems
- Assessing impacts of AI systems
- AI system lifecycle
- Data for AI systems
- Information for interested parties
- Use of AI systems
- Third-part relationeships
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required, although familiarity with AI concepts or organizational management can be beneficial.
Duration
- Classroom / Live Remote course duration: 2 days
- Online course (e-learning/self-paced delivery option) durations:
- 30 days access to the platform
- 1 year access to the platform
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ISOLearn® ISO/IEC 42001 Foundation official certificate
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Exam format
- Duration of 60 minutes (75 minutes for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native)
- Closed book
- 60 multiple choice questions
- Passing score: 39/60 marks – 65%