GLOBAL AI CERTIFICATION COUNCIL
ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor Certification Training in Malaysia
- Earn 40 CPD/PDU hours on completion of the course
- Certification valid for three years, renewable with 40 CPD credits
- Self-paced learning, so you can start immediately and study on your own schedule
- Two packages available, either the full course or membership and exam only
- 40 CPD/PDU hours
- 5-day programme
- HRD Corp claimable
Issued by GAICC
Global AI Certification Council
ProCert is an Affiliate Partner of the Global AI Certification Council (GAICC)
OVERVIEW
What a Senior Lead Auditor does
Lead Auditor is how an Artificial Intelligence Management System is tested. Senior Lead Auditor is the credential for the person who leads that work across an enterprise or several countries — programme design, regulatory alignment, board-level reporting and follow-up.
The five-day, 12-module programme covers enterprise oversight, advanced risk and ethics-by-design, global regulatory frameworks, lifecycle and multi-unit audits, then reporting, improvement and a capstone audit strategy.
Completing the self-paced course package meets the 40 contact hours GAICC require before you sit the 80-question examination.
WHO IT IS FOR
Who should take this certification
Built for senior professionals who will lead enterprise or multi-country AI audits, not only a single-site engagement.
Senior consultants leading multi-country or multi-unit AI audits
CXOs (CIO, CTO, CRO, CDO) accountable for AI governance and ethics
Enterprise audit directors overseeing strategic AI risk frameworks
Board advisors and policymakers shaping AI governance at corporate or national level
Regulatory and compliance officers engaging with global AI standards and laws
OUTCOMES
What you will be able to do
By the end of the course you should be able to lead an enterprise AI governance audit.
- Lead enterprise-wide AI governance audits across business units or geographies
- Handle multi-country and regulatory audit engagements
- Integrate AI governance with ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act
- Advise executives and boards on AI risks and findings
- Drive continuous improvement across AI systems
WHY PROCERT
Why enrol through us
Claimable by your employer
HRD Corp registered provider. Where a programme is approved, your employer can claim against their levy.
Malaysian support
A local team handling enrolment, exam booking and any questions along the way.
Team enrolment
Group registration handled end to end, with a single invoice for the whole team.
| PackageSelf-paced course package | Through ProCertUS$898 | Typical listed priceUS$998 |
|---|---|---|
| HRD Corp levy, where the programme is approved | Included | Not included |
| Malaysian enrolment and exam-booking support | Included | Not included |
THE CREDENTIAL
GAICC Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor
The GAICC certification programme is CPD accredited.
INCLUDED
This course includes
- 12 modules across five days
- 40 CPD/PDU hours on completion
- Certification exam included One exam attempt included
- GAICC Certificate of Achievement
- Exam simulator access
- Exam voucher
Included resources to support your learning
- ISO/IEC 42001, ISO 23894 and ISO 42005 standards summary
- ISO/IEC 42001 case-study workbook
- ISO/IEC 42001 AI prompt guide
- ISO/IEC 42001 templates and checklists
COURSE MODULES
Curriculum
Twelve modules for advanced professionals managing enterprise-wide or multi-country AI audits, with strategic and regulatory responsibilities.
Twelve modules
12 modules
Designed for advanced professionals managing enterprise-wide or multi-country AI audits, with strategic and regulatory responsibilities.
Enterprise governance and AI oversight
aligning AI audits with organisational objectives
Advanced risk modelling and ethics-by-design
adversarial AI risks, bias mitigation, shadow AI threats
Global AI regulatory frameworks
EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001 integration
AI lifecycle auditing
from design to decommissioning with continuous monitoring
Multi-country and multi-unit audits
complex, cross-border compliance engagements
Board-level engagement and executive communication
presenting findings to senior leadership
Advanced nonconformity reporting
enterprise-level gap analysis and risk prioritisation
Continuous improvement frameworks
maturity models and risk-based assurance
Regulatory liaison and external audit coordination
supporting external assessments
AI ethics and accountability audits
transparency, fairness and responsible AI use
Case-study analysis
lessons from global AI compliance failures
Capstone project
an enterprise AI audit strategy integrating the outcomes above
CERTIFICATION DETAILS
Examination and certification
| Standard | ISO/IEC 42001:2023 |
|---|---|
| Credential | GAICC Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor |
| Issuer | Global AI Certification Council (GAICC) |
| Exam format | 80 multiple-choice questions, online proctored |
| Exam duration | 120 minutes |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Language | English |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Renewal | 40 CPD credits |
| CPD/PDU earned | 40 on completion |
| Digital certificate and badge | Secure, verifiable and shareable |
| Eligibility | 40 contact hours of structured ISO/IEC 42001 training. The self-paced course package includes training that meets this requirement. |
HOW IT FITS
How it fits with standards you may already run
| Standard | What it governs | Relationship to ISO/IEC 42001 |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001 | What it governsInformation security management | Relationship to ISO/IEC 42001Shares the same management system structure. Organisations certified to 27001 usually find 42001 familiar and can reuse much of the governance scaffolding. |
| ISO 9001 | What it governsQuality management | Relationship to ISO/IEC 42001Same high-level structure. Where 9001 governs process quality, 42001 governs the behaviour and oversight of AI systems specifically. |
| ISO/IEC 27701 | What it governsPrivacy information management | Relationship to ISO/IEC 42001Overlaps where AI systems process personal data. Privacy controls and AI governance controls are complementary rather than duplicative. |
| ISO/IEC 38507 | What it governsGovernance implications of AI for the board | Relationship to ISO/IEC 42001Sets governance expectations at board level. ISO/IEC 42001 is the operational management system that delivers against them. |
INSTRUCTOR
Dr Faiz Rasool
Director at the Global AI Certification Council (GAICC) and PM Training School
A globally certified instructor in ISO/IEC, PMI®, TOGAF®, SAFe®, and Scrum.org disciplines. With over three years’ hands-on experience in ISO/IEC 42001 AI governance, he delivers training and consulting across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the UAE, combining high-end credentials with practical, real-world expertise and global reach.
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Self-paced course package
US$898
- Video lessons included
- Learning resources
- Exam simulator access
- Examination voucher
- Certificate of completion
Membership and exam package
US$298
- Video lessons included (not included)
- Learning resources
- Exam simulator access
- Examination voucher
Membership included
FAQ
FAQ
What is the GAICC ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Auditor certification?
It is GAICC’s senior auditor credential for ISO/IEC 42001:2023. A Senior Lead Auditor leads enterprise-wide and multi-country AI governance audits — programme design, regulatory alignment, board-level reporting and follow-up.
Who is this training for in Malaysia?
Senior consultants leading multi-country audits, CXOs accountable for AI governance, enterprise audit directors, board advisors and policymakers, and regulatory or compliance officers engaging with global AI standards.
What are the eligibility requirements?
40 contact hours of structured ISO/IEC 42001 training. The self-paced course package includes training that meets this requirement.
How is the exam set?
Eighty multiple-choice questions, sat online under proctoring, in 120 minutes. The published pass mark is 70%.
How long is the certification valid, and how do I renew it?
The credential is valid for three years. Renewal requires 40 CPD credits in that cycle, then a renewal application.
How many CPD hours will I earn?
You receive 40 CPD/PDU hours on completion of the Senior Lead Auditor course.
What happens if I do not pass the exam?
GAICC members receive one exam voucher per certification. A further attempt after an unsuccessful first sitting requires the applicable exam fee.
What is the difference between the two packages?
The self-paced course package includes the full video course and everything needed to prepare from scratch. The membership and exam package is for candidates who have already completed their ISO/IEC 42001 training and only need the examination, membership and supporting resources.
Can I buy the exam package if I have not done the training?
No. Forty contact hours of structured ISO/IEC 42001 training are required before you can sit the examination. If you have not completed it, choose the self-paced course package.
How is this different from Lead Auditor?
Lead Auditor is the four-day credential for planning and closing an ISO/IEC 42001 audit. Senior Lead Auditor is the five-day, 12-module credential for enterprise-wide and multi-country audits, board-level engagement and regulatory liaison.
Is the GAICC certification programme CPD accredited?
The GAICC certification programme is CPD accredited.
Can I enrol a team?
Yes. Group rates apply for five or more. Contact us for a corporate quote and consolidated invoicing.
Certifying more than one person?
We handle group enrolment, consolidated billing and HRD Corp documentation.