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ISO 42001 Foundation — Sydney & Melbourne

eLearning delivered by PECB master trainers Graeme Parker, Jorge Carrillo · Online-live & in-person led by Aegentra's NV1-cleared, ISO 27001-certified instructors · Aegentra Academy

Get to grips with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). Covers AI governance principles, the AIMS lifecycle, risk treatment, and how the standard integrates with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701.

ISO 42001 Foundation course — $399 AUD, PECB-certified. The Aegentra Academy ISO 42001 Foundation is a PECB-accredited, self-paced online program priced at $399 AUD, including the official PECB exam voucher and one free resit within 12 months. Instructor-led cohorts are also available in Melbourne and Sydney. Aegentra Academy is an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia.

This PECB-accredited course is sold and supported by Aegentra Academy — an official PECB authorised training partner in Australia. Every enrolment includes the official PECB certification exam voucher and one free resit within 12 months of purchase. Courses run online and self-paced through the myPECB platform; instructor-led cohorts and in-person delivery are also available in Melbourne and Sydney.

PECB is accredited by ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) under ANSI/ASTM E2659-18, plus UKAS, IAS, and COFRAC. Your PECB credential is internationally recognised and accepted on resumes, tender responses, and procurement panels worldwide. Verify credentials through the official PECB partner directory.

Aegentra Academy courses are delivered by active practitioners — the same senior engineers who run Aegentra Academy engagements and Microsoft 365 hardening for Australian SMBs. Tax invoices with GST and ABN are issued automatically at checkout. Multi-seat team pricing is available — email Academy@aegentra.com.au for an enterprise quote. Professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, and New Zealand enrol online.

Where ISO 42001 lands in Australia

ISO 42001 is the first certifiable AI Management System standard and the international companion to the Australian Government Voluntary AI Safety Standard. SaaS companies that have shipped AI features, vendors selling into the EU under the EU AI Act, and Australian government suppliers deploying AI use AI governance credentials to evidence human oversight, bias and drift management, and model risk control. Structurally ISO 42001 mirrors ISO 27001, so the credential pairs naturally with an existing ISMS.

Who teaches this course

The self-paced eLearning for the ISO 42001 Foundation course is delivered by the following PECB-certified master trainers. Online-live and in-person cohorts in Melbourne and Sydney are led by Aegentra's own NV1-cleared, ISO 27001-certified instructors.

Graeme Parker — Cybersecurity & Information Security Expert

PECB Certified Trainer, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 42001. A Security, Technology, Risk, and Compliance professional with vast experience across private and public sector roles spanning financial services, government, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. A certified PECB trainer delivering ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 42001, CISSP, CISM, and CISA courses globally across the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe.

Jorge Carrillo — Cybersecurity and AI Professional

Privacy & Information Security, AI Governance & Ethics, Speaker & Mentor. A seasoned professional in cybersecurity and data protection, specialising in privacy and information security for international organisations, with a proven track record managing multidisciplinary European projects across privacy, governance, and compliance. He provides guidance on the ethical use of AI, ensuring alignment with privacy regulations and high ethical standards, and is a recognised speaker and mentor on privacy engineering and AI at conferences, seminars, and universities.

For the full certification landscape — process, costs, timelines, and how this course fits into a wider readiness program — read the ISO 42001 Certification Australia: A Complete Guide (2026).

ISO 42001 Foundation — Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PECB ISO 42001 Foundation course cover?

Five modules covering the structure of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the relationship between an AIMS and an ISO 27001 ISMS, the AI lifecycle, the new AI Annex A controls, the integration with ISO 27701 (when AI processes personal data), and exam preparation. Total effort is 8-12 hours of self-paced study.

Is the PECB ISO 42001 Foundation recognised in Australia?

Yes. PECB is accredited by ANAB under ISO/IEC 17024 for personnel certification — the same accreditation framework JAS-ANZ uses in Australia. The credential is recognised by Australian Commonwealth and state government tenders, financial-services hiring, and certification bodies operating in Australia.

Do I need ISO 27001 before doing ISO 42001 Foundation?

Not required, but helpful. ISO 42001 is structurally similar to ISO 27001 — both follow the Annex SL High-Level Structure. If you have already learned ISO 27001 vocabulary, ISO 42001 builds on it. If not, Foundation is written to be approachable from a cold start.

What AI systems does ISO 42001 cover?

Any AI system the organisation chooses to bring into scope — LLM-powered features, classifiers, recommendation engines, decision-support tools, computer vision, and the data pipelines feeding them. The standard is technology-agnostic; it governs how AI is managed, not which AI technology is used.

How is the Foundation exam structured?

One-hour, multiple-choice, online-proctored. The exam covers two competency domains — fundamental concepts of an AIMS, and AI management based on ISO/IEC 42001. Pass mark is 70%. You receive your PECB digital certificate within a few business days of passing.

Is the exam included in the $399 AUD price?

Yes. The official PECB exam voucher plus two exam attempts (initial sit plus one free resit if you do not pass on the first attempt) are included. There is no separate exam fee.

Can I sit the exam from anywhere in Australia?

Yes. PECB exams are remotely proctored and delivered through the myPECB portal. You need a quiet room, a webcam, and a stable internet connection. There is no requirement to travel to a test centre.

What makes the Aegentra Foundation course different?

Every authorised PECB Foundation course leads to the same credential — the certificate is identical wherever you buy it. The differences are price, format, and who supports you. Aegentra delivers Foundation at $399 AUD with the exam, one free resit, and 12 months access included. We are an Australian security and AI governance consultancy run by active NV1-cleared practitioners — so your Academy support inbox is staffed by people who run real AI governance programmes.

How does ISO 42001 align with the Voluntary AI Safety Standard?

The DISR Voluntary AI Safety Standard (2024) sets out ten voluntary guardrails for organisations developing or deploying AI. ISO 42001 is the certifiable international companion — the guardrails map onto ISO 42001 clauses and Annex A controls. For Australian organisations adopting the Voluntary Standard, ISO 42001 is the most efficient evidence base.

Does ISO 42001 satisfy the EU AI Act?

ISO 42001 is not formal EU AI Act compliance — that is determined by EU regulators. But the Act explicitly references harmonised standards and ISO 42001 is widely expected to be one of them. For Australian SaaS companies selling AI products into the EU, an ISO 42001 certificate is the most credible third-party evidence base for the governance obligations.

Will the Foundation credential help with an AI procurement questionnaire?

Indirectly. Procurement teams typically ask whether the organisation holds the ISO 42001 certificate. What Foundation does is make the staff completing AI procurement questionnaires meaningfully faster and more accurate — they understand the question being asked and the evidence that satisfies it.

What CPD credits do I earn?

PECB awards 14 CPD credits on completion of the ISO 42001 Foundation course. These count toward CPD requirements at ISACA, (ISC)², IAPP, AISA, and other professional bodies on submission.

How long is the Foundation certificate valid?

The Foundation credential does not expire and does not require renewal. The certificate is dated and refers to the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 edition; if the standard is significantly revised in future you may choose to take a refresher course, but there is no mandatory recertification.

Can my employer pay or reimburse?

Yes. Either complete checkout yourself and forward the Stripe tax invoice for reimbursement, or write to Academy@aegentra.com.au and we will issue an invoice direct to your organisation with payment terms. Groups of five or more receive a discount.

When can I start the course?

Immediately after payment. The Academy team confirms your seat with PECB and you receive login details by email — usually within one business day.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have 12 months of access from enrolment. That window covers the course material, the official PECB exam, and one free resit if you need it.

What if I fail the exam?

One PECB-issued resit is included in your enrolment at no extra cost. Most learners who use the included study materials and sit the resit within 30 days pass on their second attempt.

Can my employer be invoiced directly?

Yes. Either complete the checkout yourself and forward the Stripe tax invoice to your employer for reimbursement, or write to Academy@aegentra.com.au and we will issue an invoice to your organisation with payment terms.

Is the credential recognised internationally?

Yes. PECB is an accredited certification body recognised globally. The credential is the same one issued through any authorised PECB training partner — recognised by employers, audit bodies, and government tenders worldwide.

Do you offer group bookings for teams?

Yes. Groups of five or more receive a discount and can be enrolled with a single invoice. Write to Academy@aegentra.com.au with the course, number of seats, and start window.

What is your refund policy?

All enrolments are non-refundable. Once payment is confirmed your PECB seat is provisioned and the course materials become available, so refunds cannot be issued. Please review the course details carefully before purchase, and email Academy@aegentra.com.au if you have questions before enrolling.