ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT
ISO/IEC 42001 certification
Set clear governance for the AI systems you develop or use.
Prepare for ISO/IEC 42001 certification with practical advice and documentation tailored to your organisation. We help you connect the requirements to the way you work.
What can ISO/IEC 42001 do for your organisation?
ISO/IEC 42001 sets out requirements for an artificial intelligence management system. It helps organisations define oversight, assess AI risks and impacts, and manage systems across their lifecycle.
Define AI responsibilities
Assign ownership, oversight and escalation responsibilities for AI systems.
Assess risks and impacts
Consider how AI systems may affect users, individuals and the organisation.
Manage the lifecycle
Set controls for development, deployment, use, monitoring and change where relevant.
Document decisions
Keep records that show how risks, controls and performance are reviewed.
Documentation tailored to your organisation
We start with your activities, responsibilities and existing records. Together we define the certification scope and identify what needs to be prepared.
Documentation for your scope
We can help prepare or review AI policies, system inventory, risk and impact assessments, lifecycle controls and monitoring records.
Submission to the certification body
We submit the prepared documentation to the certification body for assessment.
Support throughout the process
We explain the requirements and help you plan the next steps within the agreed scope of work.
How ISO/IEC 42001 certification works
Prepare the documentation
We use information about your organisation to prepare documentation that reflects your activities and the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001.
Submit the documentation
We submit the prepared documentation to the certification body.
Assess conformity
The certification body reviews the documentation and assesses how the management system is implemented in your organisation.
Certification decision
The certification body makes its own decision and issues the certificate when the requirements are met.
Clear documentation and evidence of how the system works help you prepare for the audit.
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Frequently asked questions about ISO/IEC 42001
Answers to common questions about preparation, scope and the certification process.
Can organisations that buy AI tools use ISO/IEC 42001?
Yes. The scope and controls reflect your role in providing, developing or using AI systems, including how third-party AI services are evaluated and monitored.
How much does certification preparation cost?
The price depends on your activities, organisation size, number of sites and the scope of support. Share your details for a quote that sets out the work involved.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on the documentation you already have, your readiness and the certification body’s schedule. We can discuss an indicative timetable after reviewing your needs.
What information should we provide?
Start with your activities, sites and current procedures. If available, include existing information about AI policies, system inventory, risk and impact assessments, lifecycle controls and monitoring records.
Who issues the certificate?
CERT Standard provides advisory and documentation support. An independent certification body audits the system, makes the certification decision and issues the certificate.
What does a ISO/IEC 42001 certificate cover?
It confirms conformity of an AI management system within the agreed scope of activities and systems.
Get ready for ISO/IEC 42001 certification
Tell us about your organisation and what you want to achieve. We’ll prepare a quote for the support you need.