Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system
- Domain 2: AI management system requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor certifications are as follows
| Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS audit/assessment experience |
Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in AI |
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in AI |
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in AI |
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Reviewing and managing documented information related to the audit
- Conducting on-site audits
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.
Exam Information:
- Exam Type: Multiple choice
- Duration of the exam: 3 hours
- Exam language: English, Spanish, Japanese
- “Open book”
- Number of questions: 80
- Exam Availability: Online/On paper