ISO 42001 · Free readiness checklist
ISO 42001 Readiness Checklist
A practical readiness aid for organizations preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 artificial intelligence management system (AIMS). ISO/IEC stands for the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission.
40 checks in 9 sections. About 15 min. It opens on this page as soon as you send the form. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.
What this checklist covers
- Scope and AI inventory 5 checks
- Leadership and AI policy 5 checks
- Risk and impact assessment, including AI-specific risks 5 checks
- Data for AI: quality, bias and provenance 5 checks
- Controls for the AI system lifecycle 6 checks
- Human oversight and accountability 4 checks
- Third-party and vendor AI 4 checks
- Documentation and evidence for auditors 3 checks
- Continual improvement and incidents 3 checks
Questions
Who is this checklist for?
Artificial intelligence (AI), risk, security and business owners who want to brief leadership and plan a formal pre-assessment.
Will this checklist make us compliant or certified?
No. It is a readiness aid that helps you find gaps before you start work with an auditor or assessor. It is general guidance, not legal advice, and it does not know your specific systems.
What happens after I send the form?
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This checklist is a general readiness aid, not legal advice. It does not know your specific systems or environment, and completing it does not make an organization compliant or certified. Check obligations that apply to you with qualified counsel.
