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Certification track · mentor-supported · taught in English
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
A 5-week preparation programme for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer track – online, with mentor support, at your own pace.
Programme overview
Volume90 academic hours (40 live sessions + 50 hours of independent work)
Length5 weeks
RhythmTwo mentor web meetings per week, plus group work on Wednesdays
FormatLive sessions, e-learning, group work, case studies, an individual project, mentor consultations
LanguageEnglish (materials and exam)
PracticeFinal project: an implementation plan for an AI management system (AIMS)
CertificateEVK certificate on achieving the learning outcomes; otherwise a certificate of participation
What the programme gives you
- You explain the principles of an AI management system (AIMS) and the requirements ISO/IEC 42001 sets.
- You plan and implement an AIMS in the context of a real organisation.
- You assess AI-related risks and decide how to treat them.
- You lead the organisational change an AI project brings with it.
- You demonstrate readiness for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer certification exam.
5 weeks, week by week
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Week 1 · ISO/IEC 42001 and getting an AIMS started – how the standard is built, the regulatory context, roles, the project mandate.
02
Week 2 · Planning the implementation – organisational context, scope, AI risks, the statement of applicability.
03
Week 3 · Implementing the AIMS – selecting controls, documented information, communication, running AI operations.
04
Week 4 · Monitoring and improvement – measurement, internal audit, management review, handling nonconformities.
05
Week 5 · Final project and exam readiness – presenting your implementation plan, revision, practice tests, exam questions and answers.
Is this programme right for you?
Who this is for
This is a good fit for AI project managers, members of an AIMS implementation team, IT and quality managers, consultants, technically minded specialists, and managers who answer for how AI is used, what it risks and whether it meets requirements.
Who this is not for
This is not the right fit if you are looking for in-depth training in programming, model training or data science, if what you actually need is the independent auditor's skill set (that is the separate Lead Auditor track), if you cannot work with English-language materials and tests, or if you expect completing the course to hand you the PECB Lead Implementer credential automatically.
Price and support
Every route below explains how it works for this particular programme. Full overview: participation support (in Estonian).
Ordered by an employer
The capability to implement and run an AI management system stays in-house. Talking points and a sample letter are on the support page.
As a private individual
Ask for a personal quote – we will get back to you with a fit assessment.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Lead Auditor track?
This track teaches you to build and run an AI management system inside an organisation. Lead Auditor teaches you to audit one independently. If your work is closer to assessing conformity than to implementing it, see the Lead Auditor track.
What language is the programme taught in?
Materials and the exam are in English; at least an intermediate level of English is needed.
How much time per week does this take?
90 academic hours across 5 weeks in total: two mentor web meetings a week, group work on Wednesdays, and independent work at your own pace.
Does EVK issue the PECB credential?
No. Preparation + PECB credential after the certification body's own requirements – Ettevõtluskeskus provides the preparation, PECB issues its own credential once you meet its own requirements, which include a passed exam and verified professional experience.
Do I need a technical background?
It is not a mandatory prerequisite. A working understanding of how your organisation uses AI helps, and the standard's own logic is taught from the ground up.
What do I need to take part?
A computer, a webcam, a stable internet connection, headphones with a microphone, and a quiet space for the live sessions.
How does mentoring work?
Mentor-led group sessions twice a week and practical exercises; 1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
How much does it cost?
The price is confirmed on request – contact us. State support is available to eligible learners – ask us.
When does the next group start?
The next group starts 10 August 2026 – check your fit and register your interest.
Check your fit before you decide
The next group starts 10 August 2026 – check your fit and register your interest.
ISO/IEC 42001 Lead ImplementerRegister
Next groupNext group: 10 August 2026
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The road to the PECB credential – kept in clearly separate layers
Each layer has a different owner. Ettevõtluskeskus provides the preparation; PECB issues its own credential once you meet its own requirements.
1 · Ettevõtluskeskus
Preparation programme + EVK certificate
A 5-week mentor-led programme, online; on achieving the learning outcomes you receive a certificate from Ettevõtluskeskus OÜ, otherwise a certificate of participation.
2 · PECB scheme (ISO/IEC 42001)
PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer scheme
The programme follows PECB's own ISO/IEC 42001 implementation curriculum and official training materials; the scheme belongs to PECB, not Ettevõtluskeskus.
3 · Exam
PECB certification exam
The exam is included in your course, however it is administered by PECB, and you register for it yourself.
4 · PECB · your step
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer
Preparation + PECB credential after the certification body's own requirements. The official exam and credential belong to PECB; Ettevõtluskeskus does not issue the PECB credential.
What you leave with
An AIMS implementation planAs your final project you build an implementation plan for an AI management system in a real organisational context, and present it.
Group work with feedbackWeekly exercises and case studies; you work through implementation decisions together and get the mentor's feedback on them.
Exam readinessStructured preparation for the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer exam, including practice tests.
EVK certificateA certificate from Ettevõtluskeskus on achieving the learning outcomes, otherwise a certificate of participation.
Who will guide you
Trainer
Mustafa Qattorah
A PECB Certified Gold Trainer with nearly a decade of experience, having trained more than 300 certified professionals. He specialises in artificial intelligence and quality management, holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering and a Master's degree in Quality Management, and has delivered more than 500 training hours. He has supported a number of organisations in implementing and auditing quality systems.
Mentor-led group sessions are the main format; 1:1 mentoring is available if needed.
Check your fit
The next group starts 10 August 2026 – check your fit and register your interest.
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