What's included in the two free 1-on-1 mentoring sessions?
Your bundle includes two free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with Shenoy Sandeep, a PECB Certified Trainer and ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer with 20+ years in cybersecurity and 10+ years in enterprise AI. You get one session for the Lead Implementer course and one for the Lead Auditor course, and you can book each any time after enrollment.
Use each session for
- Study planning and exam strategy for the PECB exam
- Clause-by-clause clarification of ISO/IEC 42001 from an implementer's perspective
- Planning an implementation: scope, AI policy, risk assessment and the Statement of Applicability
- Putting the standard into practice, including governance for agentic AI
- Career path from Provisional Implementer to Lead Implementer, and what counts as implementation experience
- Study planning and exam strategy for the PECB exam
- Clause-by-clause clarification of ISO/IEC 42001 from an auditor's perspective
- Audit technique, including ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 principles
- Auditing AI governance in practice, including agentic AI
- Career path from Provisional Auditor to Lead Auditor, and what counts as audit experience
What the sessions are not
They are not a source of exam questions, and they are not a pass guarantee. PECB sets, administers and grades every exam.
Support until exam clearance
You also get email and WhatsApp support directly from your trainer until you have cleared your exams, within your enrollment window. No ticket queue.
Compare the bundle packages: Self-Study, eLearning and eLearning+
All three packages include both PECB courses, 4 exam attempts and the same two PECB credentials. They differ in how you learn and how much guidance you get. The price for your country is in the buy box above.
| What you get | Self-Study | eLearning | eLearning+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses | Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor | Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor | Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor |
| PECB official courseware (MyPECB) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PECB video lessons for both courses | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| PECB exam attempts | 4 (2 per course) | 4 (2 per course) | 4 (2 per course) |
| CPD credits | 62 (31 per course) | 62 (31 per course) | 62 (31 per course) |
| Certification application fees and first-year maintenance fee, both credentials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Course mind map for each course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1-on-1 sessions with a PECB Certified Trainer | 2 × 60 min (one per course) | 2 × 60 min (one per course) | 4 × 60 min (kick-off and pre-exam, per course) |
| Email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Week-by-week study plan | – | – | ✓ |
| Monthly live group Q&A | – | – | ✓ |
| AIMS Implementation Toolkit (50+ documents) and audit templates | – | – | ✓ |
| Scenario-based case studies | – | – | ✓ |
| 1-hour career call | – | – | ✓ |
| Saving vs buying both courses separately (USD, before VAT) | $50 | $50 | $100 |
Bundle packages on this page are in English. Prices are available for enrollments made by December 31, 2026. The toolkit, audit templates and case studies are reconn's own material, separate from the PECB courseware, and are not PECB exam questions.
Why choose the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle from reconn?
Choose the bundle if you want to work on both sides of an AI management system: building one and independently verifying one. You get both official PECB courses at a lower price than buying them separately, with a free 1-on-1 mentoring session for each course and direct trainer support from reconn until you clear your exams.
Why is AI governance becoming a priority for organizations?
Sources: Gartner, Global AI Regulations Fuel Billion-Dollar Market for AI Governance Platforms (February 17, 2026) and Gartner Survey Finds Regular AI System Assessments Triple the Likelihood of High GenAI Value (November 4, 2025).
As regulation spreads and assessment pays off, organizations need two kinds of people: those who set up the AI management system, and those who check that it holds up. ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for AI management systems, and the two PECB credentials in this bundle cover both roles.
Self-Study, eLearning or eLearning+ bundle
Self-Study bundle
For readers
PECB's official courseware for both courses, delivered 100% online through MyPECB. Study at your own pace, any time, from anywhere.
eLearning bundle
For visual learners
Everything in Self-Study, plus PECB's pre-recorded video lessons for both courses.
eLearning+ bundle
For guided learners
Everything in eLearning, plus a second 1-on-1 session per course, a week-by-week study plan, a monthly live group Q&A, the AIMS toolkit and audit templates, case studies and a career call.
All three bundles are 100% online, self-paced and lead to the same two PECB credentials. Each course is accessed independently through MyPECB, so you choose which to start first. See the package comparison for the full list.
Who should choose the bundle, and who should choose one course?
- advise or consult on AI governance and want to cover implementation and assurance
- lead AI governance in an organization and want to understand how it will be audited
- are an auditor moving into AI governance who also wants implementation skills
- are not sure which role you will grow into
- only need to build and run an AIMS: see the Lead Implementer course
- only need to assess one: see the Lead Auditor course
- are new to the standard: start with the Foundation course
How does reconn make a difference?
The certificates are issued by PECB, so they are identical whichever authorized partner you buy from. reconn's difference is the support around them:
A free 60-minute 1-on-1 session for the Lead Implementer course and another for the Lead Auditor course, each with its own topics.
Your mentor, Shenoy Sandeep, is a PECB Certified Trainer and ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer with 20+ years in cybersecurity and 10+ years in enterprise AI.
Email and WhatsApp support from your trainer until you clear your exams, within your enrollment window. No ticket queue.
Use your sessions to decide the order, set a pace and fit both exams inside your enrollment window.
You buy once and deal with one team. Tax invoices are available for reimbursement, and corporate invoicing can be arranged before you order.
reconn serves learners across North America, Europe, the UK, South America, Asia-Pacific, India and the Middle East, with courses delivered 100% online through PECB's own platform.
Questions before you choose?
What learners say about reconn
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“I took up ISO 42001 Lead Implementer and Auditor PECB course through Reconn and Shenoy had been very approachable and guided me through the course.”
“His guidance helped me to crack the Lead Implementer and soon, I'm confident, I'll get through Lead Auditor as well!”
“Reconn's ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer course gave me a solid, structured foundation for the exam and for applying the standard in practice.”
“Shenoy has helped me a lot, available always for questions and support in any topic”
“Very good service, always answered questions and provided support in a reasonable and practical way.”
“The guidance from Shenoy was particularly valuable and made the whole certification process much smoother.”
PECB ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle: how it works
reconn is an authorized PECB partner delivering both the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses 100% online. You study PECB's official courseware for each course through the MyPECB portal, with built-in quizzes, and sit each proctored exam on the PECB Exams app when you are ready. Together the two courses prepare you to build an AI management system and to audit one.
How the bundle works
- Two courses with one enrollment: you open the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses independently through MyPECB.
- Your pace and your order: study them one after the other or side by side. Many learners start with Lead Implementer.
- Separate exams: you schedule the Lead Implementer exam and the Lead Auditor exam separately on the PECB Exams app.
- Separate credentials: after each exam you apply to PECB for the credential that matches your experience.
- Quizzes and exercises are built into both courses, and the eLearning bundle adds pre-recorded video for both.
- Support for both: a free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session for each course, plus email and WhatsApp support until exam clearance.
See what's included in the bundle and what each mentoring session covers.
Your enrollment window: for each course, your exam attempts, certification application and PECB certificate must be completed within 12 months of your enrollment date with reconn.
About the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications
What are the two certifications?
The bundle prepares you for two PECB credentials. The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer shows that you can plan, implement, maintain and continually improve an artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) based on ISO/IEC 42001, and prepare an organization for a certification audit. The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor shows that you can plan, conduct and close audits of an AIMS against ISO/IEC 42001, and manage an audit program.
You run the implementation project: scoping, AI policy, risk assessment, controls, documentation, monitoring and preparing for the certification audit. The course follows PECB's IMS2 implementation methodology.
You plan and carry out audits, gather and evaluate evidence, report findings and nonconformities, and manage an audit program. The course is built on ISO 19011 audit guidance and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for AI management systems. It sets out what an organization needs in place to govern AI responsibly across its lifecycle, and organizations can be certified against it. Both courses focus on management and assurance, not AI engineering: you need a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and AI concepts, but you do not need to be a data scientist or a developer, and you do not need audit or implementation experience to enroll.
Why does AI governance matter to your career and your organization?
AI now sits inside almost every industry: in customer service, hiring, fraud detection, healthcare, software development and operations. The same systems can introduce risks that traditional IT controls do not cover, such as biased outputs, opaque decisions, privacy exposure, security weaknesses and dependence on third-party models and data.
Customers, boards and regulators are asking organizations to show that they manage those risks deliberately. An AI management system gives them a structured, repeatable way to do it, and organizations need people who can build one and people who can independently verify one. The two credentials in this bundle cover both roles.
ISO/IEC 42001 is voluntary. It does not by itself demonstrate legal compliance with laws such as the EU AI Act, and rules differ by country, so organizations should confirm their obligations with qualified legal counsel.
What are the benefits of holding both certifications?
- Both sides of the standard. Implementers who understand how audits work build better systems, and auditors who understand implementation ask sharper questions.
- Two independently assessed credentials, both issued by PECB, not by reconn.
- A structured progression. Each scheme has four levels, from Provisional to Senior Lead, so you can build up as your experience grows.
- Accredited certification schemes. As of August 18, 2026, PECB's ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor schemes are accredited by UKAS under ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
- Flexible career paths. The same skills apply in consulting, in-house AI governance and assurance roles.
- Skills that stay current. PECB certifications are valid for three years and are maintained through CPD hours and the annual maintenance fee.
Impartiality still applies. Auditors should not audit a management system they implemented. Holding both credentials lets you work on either side of the standard, but not on both sides of the same system. See the course details for the agenda, exam format and the experience each credential level requires.
Your trainer
Meet your trainer: Shenoy Sandeep
Shenoy Sandeep
Founder of reconn · Dubai, UAE
Shenoy Sandeep is the founder of reconn, an Applied AI & cybersecurity firm based in Dubai, UAE. He has 20+ years in cybersecurity, focused on offensive security and threat intelligence, and 10+ years in enterprise AI, AI governance and data protection. He is one of the world's early PECB-certified AI professionals and also works with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301 and GDPR.
- 20+years in cybersecurity
- 10+years in enterprise AI
- 25+startups helped to scale in the Middle East and Africa
Certifications
- PECB Certified Trainer
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)
- ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- ISO 56001 Lead Implementer
- ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
- ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
Not a slide reader. A practitioner.
How your trainer supports you on this course
The course content is PECB's official courseware, so the curriculum and exam are identical whoever you buy from. Shenoy's part is the support around it:
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A free 60-minute 1-on-1 session
Adapted to your background. From tech, you go deeper on tools, terminology and how AI systems work. From governance, risk or compliance, he keeps it in plain language and focuses on how to run the implementation project.
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Direct email and WhatsApp support
From your trainer until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.
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Practical context
Drawn from hands-on AI governance, security and ISO implementation work, so the standard makes sense outside the slides.
Is the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle right for you?
The bundle is right for you if you want to understand an AI management system from both sides: how it is built and run, and how it is independently assessed. If you only need one of the two roles, a single course may fit you better.
In what order should I take the two courses?
Most learners start with the Lead Implementer and then take the Lead Auditor. Knowing how an AI management system is built helps you recognize what good implementation looks like before you assess it against the standard. The two courses are independent, though, so you can study them in either order or side by side.
Each course has its own exam. For each one, your exam attempts, certification application and certificate must be completed within 12 months of your enrollment date.
Impartiality still applies. Auditors should not audit a management system they implemented. Holding both credentials lets you work on either side of the standard, but not on both sides of the same system.
Who is this bundle for?
- Consultants and advisors who guide organizations through ISO/IEC 42001 and want to cover both implementation and assurance.
- Managers and professionals responsible for AI governance who want to know how their system will be audited.
- Auditors, and ISO 27001 or other management-system professionals, adding ISO 42001.
- IT, cybersecurity, risk, GRC and compliance professionals moving into AI governance.
- AI and data teams who need to understand the governance requirements around the systems they build and deploy.
How enrollment works
- Choose your format (Self-Study or eLearning bundle) and complete your purchase.
- reconn activates your PECB account and sends you access instructions, same day.
- Log in to the MyPECB portal to open both courses, and book your two free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring sessions whenever you want them.
- Study at your own pace, in the order you choose. For each course, your exam attempts, certification application and certificate must be completed within 12 months of your enrollment date.
- Schedule each exam on the PECB Exams app for a date and time that suit you.
- Pass each exam, submit your certification applications to PECB and receive your PECB certificates.
What you will be able to do after both courses
- Explain AIMS concepts and interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an implementer's perspective.
- Initiate and plan an implementation: gap analysis, scope, objectives, AI policy, risk assessment and the Statement of Applicability.
- Select, design and implement controls, and manage documented information, communication, competence and awareness, and AI operations.
- Monitor and measure AIMS performance, run an internal audit program and conduct management reviews.
- Handle nonconformities and drive continual improvement.
- Prepare an organization for a third-party certification audit.
- Explain AIMS concepts and interpret ISO/IEC 42001 requirements from an auditor's perspective.
- Plan an audit: objectives, scope and criteria, and preparation for Stage 1 and Stage 2.
- Gather and evaluate audit evidence with an evidence-based and risk-based approach.
- Draft audit findings and nonconformity reports, and evaluate action plans.
- Close an audit and follow up, including audits beyond the initial audit.
- Manage an audit program, including an internal audit program.
Regulation note: ISO/IEC 42001 is not a harmonised standard under the EU AI Act, and certification does not by itself demonstrate legal compliance. The credentials show implementation and auditing competence, which organizations can use as part of a wider governance program.
Want hands-on help implementing ISO 42001 in your organization, not just the certifications? See our ISO 42001 implementation services.
Questions before you enroll? Talk to a PECB Certified Trainer on WhatsAppFurther reading: ISO 42001 Lead Implementer guide · ISO 42001 Lead Auditor guide · ISO 42001 implementation guide · What is ISO 42001?
ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle details: agendas, exams and certification levels
Prerequisites
You need a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and core AI concepts. Neither course requires audit or implementation experience to enroll or to sit the exam.
If you have no experience yet, you can still pass the exams and apply for the Provisional Implementer and Provisional Auditor credentials while you build your project and audit hours. New to the standard? The ISO 42001 Foundation course is a good starting point.
Course agendas: 4 training days plus an exam, for each course
Both courses follow PECB's official five-day structure. The Lead Implementer course follows PECB's IMS2 implementation methodology. The Lead Auditor course is built on ISO 19011 audit guidance and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. As a self-study or eLearning student you work through both at your own pace.
| Day | Lead Implementer | Lead Auditor |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction to ISO/IEC 42001 and initiating an AIMS implementationStandards and regulatory frameworks, the AIMS, AI fundamentals, implementation approaches, leadership, project approval, roles and responsibilities. | Introduction to AI management systems and ISO/IEC 42001Management systems, the certification process, AI fundamentals, overview of ISO/IEC 42001 requirements. |
| Day 2 | Implementation plan of an AIMSContext, scope, analysis of the existing system, AI policy, AI risk management, Statement of Applicability. | Audit principles, preparation and initiationAudit concepts and principles, impact of other technologies on auditing, evidence-based and risk-based auditing, initiating the audit, Stage 1 audit. |
| Day 3 | Implementation of an AIMSSelection, design and implementation of controls, documented information, communication, competence and awareness, AI operations. | On-site audit activitiesPreparing and conducting the Stage 2 audit, communication, audit procedures and test plans, auditing Clauses 4 to 10. |
| Day 4 | Monitoring, continual improvement and certification audit preparationMonitoring and measurement, internal audit, management review, nonconformities, continual improvement, preparing for the certification audit. | Closing the auditAuditing the Annex A controls, findings and nonconformity reports, audit documentation and quality review, closing the audit, action plans, audits beyond the initial audit, managing an internal audit program. |
| Day 5 | Certification examTaken on the PECB Exams app, when you are ready. | Certification examTaken on the PECB Exams app, when you are ready. |
Certification levels and requirements
Passing an exam does not make you a Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor on its own. After each exam you apply to PECB for the credential that matches your professional experience. The experience levels are the same in both schemes.
| Credential level | Total professional experience | AI management experience | Project or audit activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional Implementer / Provisional Auditor | None | None | None |
| Implementer / Auditor | 2 years | 1 year | 200 hours |
| Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor | 5 years | 2 years | 300 hours |
| Senior Lead Implementer / Senior Lead Auditor | 10 years | 7 years | 1,000 hours |
What counts as experience
- Drafting an AIMS implementation plan
- Managing AIMS implementation projects
- Implementing the AIMS
- Managing documented information
- Implementing corrective actions
- Monitoring AIMS performance
- Managing an AIMS implementation team
- 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
- Audit types that count: pre-audits, internal audits, second-party audits and third-party audits that follow good audit practice.
- References: applications above the Provisional level need two professional references who can confirm your experience. References from people you supervise, or from relatives, are not valid.
- Timing: as a self-study or eLearning student, complete each certification application within 12 months of your enrollment date.
The two PECB exams
- Question types: a mix of stand-alone questions and scenario-based questions. Each scenario is followed by five questions, and every question has three options with one correct answer.
- What you may use: a hard copy of ISO/IEC 42001, the course materials (on the PECB Exams app or printed) and your own course notes. Check PECB's Examination Rules and Policies for the current list of permitted materials.
- How they are taken: online through the PECB Exams app, supervised remotely by a PECB invigilator through a camera, and you schedule each exam separately. Online multiple-choice results are instant.
- Taking them in a non-native language: if you ask on the day of the exam, PECB can give you extra time (30 minutes for a Lead exam).
- If you do not pass: PECB tells you which domains to strengthen. For each course, your reconn package includes one free retake, which you need to use within 12 months of your enrollment date. PECB sets a minimum wait between retakes, so check its Examination Rules and Policies for the current rule.
| Lead Implementer competency domain | Questions | Share of exam |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system | 17 | 21.25% |
| 2. Artificial intelligence management system | 5 | 6.25% |
| 3. Planning of an AIMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 42001 | 20 | 25% |
| 4. Implementation of an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001 | 18 | 22.5% |
| 5. Monitoring and measurement of an AIMS based on ISO/IEC 42001 | 10 | 12.5% |
| 6. Continual improvement and preparation for an AIMS certification audit | 10 | 12.5% |
| Total | 80 | 100% |
| Lead Auditor competency domain | Questions | Share of exam |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system | 12 | 15% |
| 2. AI management system requirements | 8 | 10% |
| 3. Fundamental audit concepts and principles | 16 | 20% |
| 4. Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit | 9 | 11.25% |
| 5. Conducting an ISO/IEC 42001 audit | 19 | 23.75% |
| 6. Closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit | 7 | 8.75% |
| 7. Managing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit program | 9 | 11.25% |
| Total | 80 | 100% |
PECB sets and grades every exam. For exam languages and other details, see the List of PECB Exams.
After you are certified
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To keep each one active you submit continuing professional development (CPD) hours and pay PECB's annual maintenance fee (AMF). Your first year of AMF is included in your reconn package for both credentials. See PECB's Certification Maintenance page for the current requirements and fees.
Your enrollment window: for each course, all certification activities, including your exam attempts, your certification application and receiving your PECB certificate, must be completed within 12 months of your enrollment date with reconn.
ISO 42001 Lead Implementer + Lead Auditor bundle FAQs for learners worldwide
Straight answers for learners buying from the UAE and GCC, Europe, the UK and Ireland, North America, South America, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. Cannot find yours? Message us on WhatsApp.
Buying from your country
Is the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle available internationally?
Yes. reconn is an international store, and candidates from North America, Europe, the UK and Ireland, South America, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the GCC enroll with us. The Self-Study, eLearning and eLearning+ bundles are 100% online, so nothing is shipped and you start as soon as your PECB account is activated.
How much does the bundle cost in my country?
The price depends on your country and the package you choose: the Self-Study, eLearning or eLearning+ bundle. The price for your location is shown in the buy box at the top of this page. It is the final price and includes applicable VAT for your country. These packages and prices are available for enrollments made by December 31, 2026. Every bundle includes the official PECB courseware for both courses, 2 exam attempts per course (4 in total), your PECB certification application fees, the first year of PECB's annual maintenance fee for both credentials, 62 CPD credits, a course mind map for each course, a 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session for each course with a PECB Certified Trainer, and email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exams. The eLearning+ bundle adds more 1-on-1 time, the full toolkit and audit templates, case studies and career support, as shown in the package comparison. Qualified buyers in the Middle East can also split the payment, see pay in installments with Tabby or Tamara.
Do prices include VAT, GST or sales tax?
Yes. We account for the VAT that applies in each country, so the prices shown on this page are final and inclusive of VAT. After payment, you automatically receive a VAT invoice that your finance team can use for reimbursement.
Which currencies and payment methods do you accept?
reconn accepts credit cards and international bank transfers in AED, USD, EUR and other supported currencies. Buyers in the Middle East who qualify can also pay in installments through Tabby or Tamara, which you arrange with us before you order (details in the next question). After checkout you receive a secure payment link or a pro forma invoice. If you need a particular currency or payment method, email hello@reconn.io before you order.
Can I pay in installments with Tabby or Tamara?
Yes, for qualified buyers in the Middle East. reconn offers buy now, pay later through Tabby and Tamara, so you can split the bundle fee into installments instead of paying it all at once. It is not a checkout option: to use it, email hello@reconn.io or message us on WhatsApp before you order, and we will set it up with you. Tabby and Tamara are independent providers, and they decide whether you are approved. They run their own eligibility check, and they set the number of installments, any fees and the repayment schedule, all of which they show you before you confirm. Country coverage is also set by each provider and can change, so we confirm availability when you contact us. Read the provider's terms before you accept, because late or missed payments are handled under their rules, not reconn's. If Tabby or Tamara is not available for you, you can still pay by card or bank transfer.
Can my employer pay, and will I get an invoice?
Yes. You receive a tax invoice after payment, suitable for company reimbursement. For B2B corporate invoicing, or if your company needs specific details on the invoice, contact us at hello@reconn.io or on WhatsApp at +971 5857 26270 before placing your order.
Is there a discount for veterans or people restarting their career?
Yes. reconn offers a career restart discount of up to an extra 10% on PECB ISO 42001 bundle enrollments for military veterans and service members, and for people returning to work after a career break. You do not need to tell us why you took the break. To apply, email hello@reconn.io with a short note saying which group you belong to and what you want to move into. Veterans can also attach proof of service, such as a service ID or an official document. Please cover ID numbers, addresses and anything unrelated before you send it. The discount is reviewed individually, depends on your situation and is available at reconn's discretion. If approved, we send you a discount code or a payment link.
What information do I need to share to apply for the discount, and how is it handled?
Only what is needed to confirm your group. We do not ask for health information or for the reason behind a career break, so please do not send it. We use what you send only to decide the discount, record only that it was verified and when, and delete any documents within 30 days of our decision. Sharing proof is optional, and you can still enroll at the standard rate without it. Our privacy policy explains how reconn handles personal data.
Which languages is the bundle available in?
On this page, all three bundles (Self-Study, eLearning and eLearning+) are available in English. German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese Self-Study are available for the courses individually, so if you need one of those languages, buy the two courses separately. Exam languages are set by PECB, so check the List of PECB Exams before you book. To take an exam in a particular language, you can also contact PECB at examination@pecb.com.
What is the refund policy?
Refund terms are set out in our refund policy. Please read it before you buy, and email hello@reconn.io if you have questions about how it applies to your order.
Recognition and credibility
Are the PECB ISO 42001 certifications recognized internationally?
PECB is a personnel certification body accredited under ISO/IEC 17024 by IAS, UKAS and the Korea Accreditation Board, and it serves professionals in more than 150 countries. Your credentials are issued by PECB, not by reconn. They are professional certifications, not government licenses. Whether a specific employer, regulator or tender accepts them is their decision, so check with them if it matters for your role.
Are the ISO 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor certifications UKAS accredited?
Yes. As of August 18, 2026, UKAS has extended PECB's accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 to include the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor personnel certification schemes, and PECB is the first certification body in the world accredited by UKAS to certify people who implement and audit AI systems. The accreditation applies to PECB's certification schemes, not to training courses or to reconn. The definitive scope is set out in PECB's UKAS schedule of accreditation, and PECB publishes the accreditation certificate on its accreditations page.
Do these certifications make my organization compliant with the EU AI Act?
No. ISO/IEC 42001 is a voluntary international standard. It is not a harmonized standard under the EU AI Act, and neither the standard nor these credentials demonstrate legal compliance by themselves, in the EU or in any other country. What the courses give you is the skill to implement an AI management system and to audit one, which organizations can use as part of a wider governance program. Rules differ by country, so confirm your obligations with qualified legal counsel.
Do the courses cover AI regulation such as the EU AI Act?
The Lead Implementer course covers standards and regulatory frameworks on Day 1, and its exam tests your knowledge of the EU's system for classifying AI systems by risk level. The courses teach you to implement and audit an AI management system, not to give legal advice. For your specific legal obligations, confirm with qualified legal counsel.
Do these certifications certify my organization?
No. The credentials certify you as an individual. An organization is certified against ISO/IEC 42001 by a certification body after an audit. The Lead Implementer course prepares you to get an organization ready for that audit, and the Lead Auditor course teaches you how audits are planned, conducted and closed.
How do I know reconn is an authorized PECB partner?
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How can I avoid look-alike "PECB" programs?
Several training providers advertise PECB courses to win your search, then steer buyers toward a different, mass-market certificate program instead of the PECB credential. Before you pay, ask for written proof that the provider is authorized by PECB, and get the exact credential names in writing: "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer" and "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor", issued by PECB, not by the provider. You should study on MyPECB and sit the exams on the PECB Exams app. A provider-run exam or a provider-issued certificate is not a PECB credential. Treat "guaranteed pass" claims, or pressure to switch to an "equivalent" program, as red flags, because PECB sets and grades its own exams.
About the bundle
What is included in the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor + Lead Implementer bundle?
The bundle contains the complete PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer course and the complete PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor course, which you open independently through the MyPECB portal. For each course, every bundle includes the official courseware, 2 PECB exam attempts (your first attempt plus one free retake), 31 CPD credits, your PECB certification application fee, your first year of PECB's annual maintenance fee, a course mind map and a 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session. That makes 4 exam attempts, 62 CPD credits and two 60-minute sessions in total, plus email and WhatsApp support until you clear the exams. The eLearning bundle adds PECB's video lessons. The eLearning+ bundle adds a second 60-minute session per course before each exam, the full ISO 42001 AIMS Implementation Toolkit and audit templates, a week-by-week study plan, a monthly live group Q&A, scenario-based case studies and a 1-hour career call.
Does the bundle cost less than buying both courses separately?
Yes. In US dollars before VAT, the bundle costs $50 less than buying the two courses separately on Self-Study and eLearning, and $100 less on eLearning+. See the price for your region in the buy box, and compare it with the Lead Implementer course and Lead Auditor course pages.
In what order should I take the two courses?
Most learners start with the Lead Implementer and then take the Lead Auditor. Knowing how an AI management system is built helps you recognize what good implementation looks like before you assess it against the standard. The courses are independent, though, so you can study them in either order or side by side.
Can I study both courses at the same time?
Yes. You open both courses independently through the MyPECB portal. You can work through them side by side or finish one before starting the other. Each course has its own exam, so you decide when to schedule each one.
Who should take the bundle?
It suits consultants who guide clients through ISO/IEC 42001, managers responsible for AI governance, auditors and ISO management-system professionals adding ISO 42001, IT, cybersecurity, risk and compliance professionals moving into AI governance, and AI and data teams who need to understand the governance requirements around what they build.
Should I buy the bundle or just one course?
Choose the bundle if you want to understand an AI management system from both sides: how it is built and run, and how it is independently assessed. Choose a single course if you only need one role: the Lead Implementer course to build and run an AIMS, or the Lead Auditor course to assess one. If you are new to the standard, the ISO 42001 Foundation course is a good starting point.
Do I need a technical or AI background?
No. You need a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and AI concepts, but you do not need to be a data scientist or a developer. Both courses focus on management and assurance, not AI engineering.
Do I need audit or implementation experience to enroll?
No. Neither course requires audit or implementation experience to enroll or to sit the exam. If you have no experience, you can still pass the exams and apply for the Provisional Implementer and Provisional Auditor credentials. See the course details for the experience each credential level requires.
What do the two courses cover?
Both courses run four training days plus an exam day. In the Lead Implementer course, Day 1 introduces ISO/IEC 42001 and initiating an AIMS implementation, Day 2 covers the implementation plan, Day 3 covers implementing the AIMS, and Day 4 covers monitoring, internal audit, management review, nonconformities, continual improvement and preparing for the certification audit. In the Lead Auditor course, Day 1 introduces AI management systems and ISO/IEC 42001, Day 2 covers audit principles, preparation and the Stage 1 audit, Day 3 covers on-site audit activities and auditing Clauses 4 to 10, and Day 4 covers auditing the Annex A controls, findings and nonconformity reports, and closing the audit. Day 5 of each course is the exam.
What is PECB's IMS2 methodology?
IMS2 stands for Integrated Implementation Methodology for Management Systems and Standards. It is PECB's best-practice method for implementing a management system, based on ISO guidelines, and it meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001. The Lead Implementer course presents it in the order of a real implementation project, divided into phases, steps, activities and tasks, and you adapt it to your organization's size, context and objectives.
Can I implement and audit the same organization's AI management system?
No. Auditors should not audit a management system they implemented. Holding both credentials lets you work on either side of the standard, for example implementing for one organization and auditing another, but not on both sides of the same system.
Packages
What is the difference between the Self-Study, eLearning and eLearning+ bundles?
The Self-Study bundle gives you PECB's official courseware for both courses, delivered 100% online through MyPECB. The eLearning bundle adds PECB's pre-recorded video lessons for both courses. The eLearning+ bundle is the eLearning bundle with a guided path: more 1-on-1 time with your mentor, the full implementation toolkit and audit templates, a study plan, monthly group Q&A, case studies and a career call. All three are self-paced, include built-in quizzes, and lead to the same official PECB credentials.
Which ISO 42001 bundle package should I choose?
Choose the Self-Study bundle if you learn well from reading. Choose the eLearning bundle if you prefer video lessons. Choose the eLearning+ bundle if you want to study both courses at your own pace but with a plan, regular contact with your mentor and practical AI governance and audit material, which is a good fit if you work full time. Not sure? Ask us on WhatsApp before you buy.
What is the eLearning+ bundle?
It is reconn's mentored eLearning package for both courses. You get PECB's video lessons and courseware for Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor, plus a 60-minute 1-on-1 kick-off session and a 60-minute 1-on-1 pre-exam session for each course, a week-by-week study plan, a monthly live group Q&A with the trainer, the full reconn ISO 42001 AIMS Implementation Toolkit and audit templates, scenario-based case studies and a 1-hour career call.
What toolkit and templates come with the bundle?
For the Lead Implementer course, the reconn ISO 42001 AIMS Implementation Toolkit has 50+ editable Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents, each as a blank template and as a completed example for one fictional company running several AI systems, plus an interview preparation pack. For the Lead Auditor course, you get reconn's own audit templates and working documents. Both come with the eLearning+ bundle only, not with the Self-Study or eLearning bundles. They are reconn's own material, separate from the PECB courseware.
What are the scenario-based case studies?
They are reconn's own practitioner scenarios, covering both implementing and auditing an AI management system. Each scenario comes with multiple-choice questions, the answers and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can check how you would apply ISO/IEC 42001 at work. They are included with the eLearning+ bundle. They are not PECB exam questions and do not come from the PECB exams.
What are the course mind maps?
reconn's own mind maps of the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor courses, with a quick review of the important topics. They are PDFs licensed to you as a single user and are included with every bundle after enrollment.
Do you help with interviews and career changes?
Yes. The eLearning+ bundle includes a 1-hour career call to plan your next step, and the full implementation toolkit includes an interview preparation pack. You can also use your 1-on-1 sessions to talk through career paths in AI governance and assurance.
Exam, certification and timing
How hard are the exams, and what is the passing score?
Each exam has 80 multiple-choice questions, and the passing score is 70%. Each question has three options with one correct answer. The exams are open-book and include scenario-based questions, with five questions per scenario, so you need to apply the standard, not just find it. The Lead Implementer exam leans on planning and implementing an AIMS (47.5% of its questions), and the Lead Auditor exam leans on audit principles and conducting an audit (43.75%).
What are the exam domains?
The Lead Implementer exam covers six domains: fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system (21.25%), the AI management system itself (6.25%), planning an AIMS implementation (25%), implementing an AIMS (22.5%), monitoring and measurement of an AIMS (12.5%), and continual improvement and preparation for an AIMS certification audit (12.5%). The Lead Auditor exam covers seven: fundamental principles and concepts of an AI management system (15%), AI management system requirements (10%), fundamental audit concepts and principles (20%), preparing an audit (11.25%), conducting an audit (23.75%), closing an audit (8.75%) and managing an audit program (11.25%). The course details show the full breakdown.
What can I use during the exams?
They are open-book exams. You may use a hard copy of ISO/IEC 42001, the course materials (on the PECB Exams app or printed), your own course notes and a hard copy dictionary. Secondary electronic devices such as phones and tablets are not allowed. Check PECB's Examination Rules and Policies for the current list of permitted materials.
Can I take the exams from my own country and time zone?
Yes. Each exam is taken online through the PECB Exams app and supervised remotely, so you sit it from your own location at a date and time that suit you. You schedule each exam through PECB, not through reconn.
What do I need on exam day?
You need a device with an external or integrated camera, a stable internet connection and a valid identity document: a national ID card, driver's license or passport. Be present at least 30 minutes before the exam starts, because late arrivals get no extra time and may not be allowed to sit the exam. A PECB invigilator supervises you remotely.
Can I get extra time if English is not my first language?
If you take an exam in a non-native language and ask on the day of the exam, PECB can give you extra time (30 minutes for a Lead exam).
Can I request special accommodations?
Yes. PECB makes reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs and temporary conditions. You apply through your myPECB dashboard when you enroll for an exam, and PECB treats the information you give confidentially.
How quickly will I get my results?
For online multiple-choice exams, you receive your results instantly. If you do not pass, PECB emails you a list of the domains where you performed poorly, to help you prepare for a retake.
What happens if I do not pass an exam?
For each course, your reconn package includes one free retake, which you need to use within 12 months of your enrollment date. PECB does not limit the number of times you can retake an exam, but it limits the time between retakes, and retakes beyond the included one follow PECB's own rules and fees. See PECB's Examination Rules and Policies for the current terms.
Can I challenge an exam result?
Yes. If you disagree with the evaluation, you can request a re-evaluation within 30 days of receiving your results. If you are still not satisfied, you can file an appeal through the PECB Ticketing System within 30 days of the re-evaluation decision. Appeals filed after 30 days are not processed.
Are there sample exam questions?
PECB publishes a sample scenario with five questions in the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer candidate handbook. reconn does not supply exam questions, and sharing exam content is a violation of PECB's Code of Ethics. The scenario-based case studies in the eLearning+ bundle are reconn's own practice material, not PECB exam questions.
Which credentials will I receive after passing?
Passing each exam makes you eligible to apply for credentials in that scheme, at four levels: Provisional (no experience required), the base level, Implementer or Auditor (2 years of professional experience including 1 year in AI management, and 200 hours of project or audit activities), Lead (5 years including 2 in AI management, and 300 hours) or Senior Lead (10 years including 7 in AI management, and 1,000 hours). Every level requires you to sign the PECB Code of Ethics.
What counts as implementation or audit experience?
For implementer credentials, valid activities include drafting an AIMS implementation plan, managing AIMS implementation projects, implementing the AIMS, managing documented information, implementing corrective actions, monitoring AIMS performance and managing an AIMS implementation team. For auditor credentials, they include planning an audit, managing an audit program, drafting audit and nonconformity reports, drafting audit working documents, reviewing and managing audit documented information, conducting on-site audits, following up on nonconformities and leading an audit team. Pre-audits, internal audits, second-party audits and third-party audits count when they follow good audit practice, and PECB checks your logs for the required hours.
How do I apply for certification, and who can be my reference?
After you pass an exam, you create your PECB account, confirm your email, log in and apply for the certificate. The application fees are included in your reconn package. Credentials that require experience need two professional references who have worked with you and can confirm your expertise. People who report to you and relatives are not valid references. If your documentation is incomplete, PECB can give you time to supply it, or it may award a lower credential.
How long does it take to get certified?
Each course follows PECB's structure of four training days plus the certification exam, and you work through them at your own pace. How quickly you finish depends on your schedule and on whether you study the courses one after the other or side by side. For each course, all certification activities must be finished within 12 months of your enrollment date.
What happens if I run past the 12-month window?
PECB closes the case for that course. You can ask to reopen it by writing to PECB's certification team and paying the required fee, but PECB is no longer responsible for changes to the conditions, standards and policies that applied before the case closed. It is simplest to finish your exam attempts, application and certificate for each course inside its window.
How long are the certifications valid, and what do they cost to maintain?
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To keep each one active you submit continuing professional development (CPD) hours and pay PECB's annual maintenance fee. Your first year is included for both credentials in your reconn package. If you miss the CPD or fee submission, PECB gives you a 12-month suspension period to fix it, and the certification can be revoked after that. See PECB's Certification Maintenance page for current requirements and fees.
Can I upgrade a credential later?
Yes. You can upgrade online from your PECB dashboard by choosing View Certificate and then Upgrade, for example from a Provisional credential to a higher level as your experience grows. The upgrade requirements and fees are on PECB's Certification Maintenance page.
How will I access my courses and exams after enrolling?
Once you enroll, reconn activates your PECB account and sends you access instructions, same day. You open both courses through the MyPECB portal and schedule each exam on the PECB Exams app.
Support and training options
How many mentoring sessions are included, and what do they cover?
The Self-Study and eLearning bundles include one 60-minute 1-on-1 session for each course, and the eLearning+ bundle includes four: a 60-minute kick-off and a 60-minute pre-exam session for each course. Every session is with Shenoy Sandeep, a PECB Certified Trainer and ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer. The Lead Implementer sessions cover study planning, clause clarification, planning an implementation and career direction. The Lead Auditor sessions cover study planning, clause clarification, audit technique and career direction. You can book each any time after enrollment, and neither is a source of exam questions.
What support do I get after I enroll?
Every enrollment includes your mentoring sessions plus email and WhatsApp support directly from your mentor until you clear the exams, within your enrollment window. PECB's own trainers present the eLearning video lessons. Book a slot that suits your time zone, or message us on WhatsApp if none fits.
Do you guarantee that I will pass?
No. No provider can guarantee a pass, because PECB sets and grades the exams. reconn also does not supply exam questions. What you get is the official courseware, 4 exam attempts, 1-on-1 mentoring for each course and support until you clear your exams.
Does reconn offer live online training?
Yes, for the Lead Implementer course, worldwide including the UK. Live Online is not offered for the ISO 42001 Lead Auditor course. If you want both credentials with live training, the ISO 42001 Lead Implementer Live Online page lets you add Lead Auditor eLearning+ at a saving. Message us on WhatsApp for dates and availability.
Do you offer corporate classroom training for teams?
Yes, in the Middle East. For a classroom course customized to your team, contact us directly to arrange a customized batch: email hello@reconn.io or message us on WhatsApp. Corporate buyers should contact us before ordering so we can issue a country-specific tax invoice.