ISO 42001 – The world’s first AI Management System standard
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AI is changing the game. ISO 42001 is how you stay in it.
AI is transforming business - creating new opportunities and new risks. ISO 42001 helps you manage both, supporting ethical governance and regulatory compliance as the world’s first international management system standard for responsible AI management.
Why it matters:
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Built for organisations using, deploying or relying on AI
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Designed to support ethical, transparent and explainable AI
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A proactive response to emerging regulation and global scrutiny
Your partner for ISO 42001 success: From building knowledge to demonstrating compliance, our services support your ISO 42001 journey through expert-led training, gap analysis and independent certification.
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Whether building a case, engaging leadership or preparing to implement, this pack provides the tools to lead with confidence.
Explore expert-led resources, practical tools and real-world insights - all designed to help early adopters take the lead with certification against the world’s first AI management system standard.
Many of the resources included complement LRQA training, gap analysis and certification services, helping you move from awareness to action at your own pace.
ISO 42001 overview guide
Get to grips with the standard’s purpose, scope and structure – including how it supports responsible AI practices across the full system lifecycle. Ideal context if you're considering training or gap analysis.
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ISO 42001 readiness checklist
Use our interactive checklist to assess your current position, spot common gaps and identify crucial actions across the key requirements in readiness for your certification audit. Perfect for preparing ahead of an LRQA gap analysis or audit.
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8-step quick start guide
Not sure where to begin? This infographic outlines 8 practical steps to get started with ISO 42001 in your organisation. Designed to complement our training and early-stage services.
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Case study: Emirates Health Services
Explore how Emirates Health Services is approaching responsible AI through the lens of ISO 42001 – and what others can learn from their leadership. A great reference point ahead of your own certification journey.
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Podcast: AI, risk and what comes next: Why ISO 42001 matters now (Coming soon)
In this upcoming episode, LRQA’s Chief Product Officer, Kevin Franklin, joins experts to explore why ISO 42001 is a gamechanger – and how organisations can lead with confidence.
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ISO 42001 Introduction
Training course
A one-day course for anyone new to the standard. Understand the structure, key requirements and how ISO 42001 supports responsible AI management.
Book your placeISO 42001 Internal Auditor
Training course
This two-day course is designed to support internal auditor teams, covering industry-standard training on how to plan, conduct, and report on process audits.
Book your placeISO 42001 Lead Auditor Conversion
Training course
Designed for existing lead auditors looking to expand into AI management systems. Learn how to plan, conduct and report audits specific to ISO 42001.
Book your placeISO/IEC 42001 standard explained in 2 minutes
Learn how ISO 42001 helps organisations govern AI use, manage risk and align with global best practice.
ISO 42001 sets a new global benchmark for AI best practice – helping organisations move beyond ambition to accountability. It is not just about governance; it is about putting robust, ethical and transparent AI systems in place that stand up to scrutiny.
The early adopter pack gives our clients the tools to get started – with practical guidance, training, and clarity on what responsible AI adoption looks like in real terms.
Shirish Bapat, Technical Director (AI and Information Security), LRQA
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