Professional Track

ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

Develop the skills to plan, conduct and evaluate audits against ISO/IEC 42001 in real organisational contexts

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Auditing AI management beyond policies and principles

A modular training programme for information security auditors. Learn to audit ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems based on risk, controls and evidence, not just checklists alone.

ISO/IEC 42001 auditor discussing AI governance with an organisational stakeholder, representing assessment of AI management systems beyond formal policies.
ISO/IEC 42001 auditor discussing AI governance with an organisational stakeholder, representing assessment of AI management systems beyond formal policies.

Auditing AI management beyond policies and principles

A modular training programme for information security auditors. Learn to audit ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems based on risk, controls and evidence, not just checklists alone.

Overview

The ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor Track prepares participants to conduct internal audits of AI Management Systems (AIMS). AI introduces unique risks such as bias, drift, data quality issues, explainability limitations, or emerging regulatory demands. Auditors must understand how these risks are managed across the AI lifecycle.

The track covers the full audit life cycle and enables effective AIMS audits in internal auditing, supplier auditing as well as third-party auditing contexts.

Target audience

  • Current or aspiring internal or external auditors who want to audit AI management systems against ISO/IEC 42001

  • Professionals involved in AI governance, risk, compliance, or assurance seeking to develop formal AI management system audit competence

  • Auditors with experience in ISO/IEC 27001 or other management systems who want to extend their skills to AI-specific governance and controls

  • Early adopters of ISO/IEC 42001 auditing who want to build sound audit judgement in an emerging and evolving standard

Learning outcomes

In this track, you will acquire the following capabilities.

Understand and interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements

  • Interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements consistently across different organisational contexts

  • Understand the structure and practical application of an AIMS

Plan and conduct audits in a structured manner

  • Plan and perform internal, supplier and third-party AIMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011

  • Apply appropriate audit techniques to obtain objective and verifiable audit evidence

Evaluate conformity and audit findings professionally

  • Evaluate conformity of an AIMS against ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and defined audit criteria

  • Formulate clear, well-founded audit findings and nonconformities

Communicate audit results and support improvement

  • Communicate audit results professionally to auditees and management

  • Support improvement of AI governance and controls through clear, actionable audit feedback

Professional positioning

  • Build a recognised competence profile as an auditor for ISO/IEC 42001 across different organisational contexts

  • Assess AI management systems in a structured, independent and standard-compliant manner, and substantiate audit findings professionally

  • Act as a competent professional counterpart to organisations, management, certification bodies and other auditors

Track ID

HAT-AI-A

Duration

~19 days

Language

English

List price

CHF 8,500

Excl. VAT. VAT may apply depending on customer location and status.

Programmes tailored to your organizational needs

Programmes tailored to your organizational needs

Modular approach

Shared foundation

Halderstone tracks are designed as a modular system. Modules completed as part of one track do not need to be repeated when pursuing an additional track. This approach reduces redundancy, respects prior learning, and enables structured progression across multiple disciplines.

If you later decide to extend your auditing competence to additional areas and ISO standards, you can earn additional auditor credentials without repeating the common core. This allows you to build an integrated competence profile step by step with limited additional effort.

Modular approach

Shared foundation

Halderstone tracks are designed as a modular system. Modules completed as part of one track do not need to be repeated when pursuing an additional track. This approach reduces redundancy, respects prior learning, and enables structured progression across multiple disciplines.

If you later decide to extend your auditing competence to additional areas and ISO standards, you can earn additional auditor credentials without repeating the common core. This allows you to build an integrated competence profile step by step with limited additional effort.

Credentials

Scalable credential model

Two credentials with one track

Halderstone tracks follow a two-credential model that reflects their modular structure. Both credentials are awarded without expiry.

Core credential

Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing

  • Cross-disciplinary auditing and assurance capability

  • Applicable across multiple ISO management system standards

  • Basis for discipline-specific auditor certifications

Specialisation credential

Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

  • Professional capability in the selected management system discipline

  • Application of management system capabilities within the selected discipline

  • Aligned with the requirements of the relevant ISO standard

Registered credentials

Based on their specialization credential, track graduates can apply for a Registered credential. Registered credentials confirm verified professional experience and ensure knowledge stays up to date by periodic reassessment.

Registered credentials: Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

For employers

Understand how Halderstone credentials translate into capability signals in hiring and professional practice.

Credentials

Scalable credential model

Two credentials with one track

Halderstone tracks follow a two-credential model that reflects their modular structure. Both credentials are awarded without expiry.

Core credential

Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing

  • Cross-disciplinary auditing and assurance capability

  • Applicable across multiple ISO management system standards

  • Basis for discipline-specific auditor certifications

Specialisation credential

Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

  • Professional capability in the selected management system discipline

  • Application of management system capabilities within the selected discipline

  • Aligned with the requirements of the relevant ISO standard

Registered credentials

Based on their specialization credential, track graduates can apply for a Registered credential. Registered credentials confirm verified professional experience and ensure knowledge stays up to date by periodic reassessment.

Registered credentials: Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

For employers

Understand how Halderstone credentials translate into capability signals in hiring and professional practice.

Credentials

Scalable credential model

Two credentials with one track

Halderstone tracks follow a two-credential model that reflects their modular structure. Both credentials are awarded without expiry.

Core credential

Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing

  • Cross-disciplinary auditing and assurance capability

  • Applicable across multiple ISO management system standards

  • Basis for discipline-specific auditor certifications

Specialisation credential

Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

  • Professional capability in the selected management system discipline

  • Application of management system capabilities within the selected discipline

  • Aligned with the requirements of the relevant ISO standard

Registered credentials

Based on their specialization credential, track graduates can apply for a Registered credential. Registered credentials confirm verified professional experience and ensure knowledge stays up to date by periodic reassessment.

Registered credentials: Halderstone Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

For employers

Understand how Halderstone credentials translate into capability signals in hiring and professional practice.

Overview

Full curriculum

The curriculum below shows all modules included in this learning path. Core modules are shared across tracks and are recognised if already completed.

Overview

Full curriculum

The curriculum below shows all modules included in this learning path. Core modules are shared across tracks and are recognised if already completed.

Core modules

Shared foundations common to all Auditor tracks

Audit Core

Audit Core

Management System Auditing Core

Management System Auditing Core

Specialization modules

Role-specific modules that deepen your expertise in ISO/IEC 42001 Auditing

Discipline competence in AI Management

Discipline competence in AI Management

Auditing ISO/IEC 42001-specific clauses

Auditing ISO/IEC 42001-specific clauses

Final assessment

Practical and theoretical demonstration of your acquired competence as ISO/IEC 42001 Auditor

Capstone project

Final exam

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Ready to improve your management systems?

We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.

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Ready to improve your management systems?

We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.

Office scene with people standing, walking and sitting

Ready to improve your management systems?

We support continuous improvement by embedding ISO requirements into everyday practice and daily operations.