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ISO 42001 Lead Implementer Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide for ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI Management System implementation, covering all clauses, 39 controls, templates, audit preparation, and certification journey.

27 Chapters 515 min total
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Chapters

01

Introduction to ISO 42001 & AI Management Systems

Foundation of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, what an AI Management System (AIMS) is, why organizations need it, and certification benefits.

15 min read
02

AI Management System Fundamentals & Related Standards

Deep dive into Annex SL structure, PDCA cycle, and related standards including ISO 22989, ISO 23894, ISO 38507, and integration with ISO 27001/9001.

20 min read
03

Implementation Roadmap & Project Setup

Complete implementation roadmap from project initiation to certification, including templates for project charter, gap analysis, and timeline planning.

20 min read
04

Clause 4: Context of the Organization

Understanding internal and external issues, interested parties, scope definition, and establishing the AI Management System foundation.

20 min read
05

Clause 5: Leadership

Top management commitment, AI policy establishment, and defining roles, responsibilities, and authorities for AI governance.

20 min read
06

Clause 6: Planning

AI risk assessment, risk treatment, establishing AI objectives, and planning actions to address risks and opportunities.

25 min read
07

Clause 7: Support

Resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information requirements for AIMS support functions.

20 min read
08

Clause 8: Operation

Operational planning and control, AI risk assessment execution, risk treatment implementation, and AI system impact assessment.

25 min read
09

Clause 9: Performance Evaluation

Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation, internal audit, and management review of the AI Management System.

20 min read
10

Clause 10: Improvement

Continual improvement and nonconformity management including corrective actions for the AI Management System.

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11

Annex A Controls: Policies & Internal Organization (A.2-A.3)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI policies (A.2) and internal organization (A.3), including 6 controls with audit questions and implementation tips.

20 min read
12

Annex A Controls: Resources for AI Systems (A.4)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI resources (A.4), covering data, tools, and computing resources with 4 controls.

15 min read
13

Annex A Controls: Assessing Impacts of AI Systems (A.5)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI impact assessment (A.5), covering individual and societal impacts with 4 controls.

20 min read
14

Annex A Controls: AI System Life Cycle (A.6)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI system lifecycle management (A.6), the largest control domain with 12 controls.

25 min read
15

Annex A Controls: Data for AI Systems (A.7)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI data management (A.7), covering data acquisition, quality, provenance, preparation, and management with 5 controls.

20 min read
16

Annex A Controls: Information for Interested Parties (A.8)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI transparency and communication (A.8), covering stakeholder information, documentation, and explainability with 4 controls.

15 min read
17

Annex A Controls: Use of AI Systems (A.9)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for AI system use (A.9), covering intended use, fitness for purpose, and human oversight with 3 controls.

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18

Annex A Controls: Third-Party & Customer Relationships (A.10)

Detailed guidance on implementing Annex A controls for third-party and customer relationships (A.10), covering supplier management, monitoring, and customer requirements with 3 controls.

15 min read
19

Annex C: AI Objectives and Risk Sources

Comprehensive guide to Annex C covering potential AI objectives for organizations and detailed risk sources to consider in AI risk assessments.

20 min read
20

Annex D: Sector-Specific Considerations

Guide to Annex D sector-specific considerations for AI implementation across healthcare, finance, automotive, public sector, and other industries.

15 min read
21

Statement of Applicability (SoA) Guide

Complete guide to creating the Statement of Applicability including templates, justification examples, and best practices.

20 min read
22

AI Risk Assessment Methodology Guide

Complete methodology for conducting AI risk assessments including criteria definition, risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and documentation.

25 min read
23

AI System Impact Assessment Guide

Complete guide to conducting AI system impact assessments as required by Clause 8.4, including methodology, templates, and examples.

20 min read
24

AIMS Documentation Checklist

Complete checklist of all mandatory and recommended documented information for ISO 42001 AIMS implementation.

15 min read
25

Internal Audit Guide

Complete guide to planning and conducting internal audits of the AI Management System including audit program, checklists, and reporting.

20 min read
26

Certification Process Guide

Complete guide to the ISO 42001 certification process including preparation, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, and maintaining certification.

20 min read
27

Quick Reference & Glossary

Quick reference guide including key definitions, clause summary, control quick reference, and essential exam and implementation tips.

15 min read

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