Which certification is right for me?
Every standard has a ladder. The right step depends on what you do: understand the standard, run a discipline, or build and audit the management system.
Three steps
Most people start at Foundation. If you already work with the standard, you can go straight to Manager or Lead level.
- 1
Foundation
2 days, 1-hour exam, 14 CPD
The entry point. You learn the language, structure and requirements of the standard.
- 2
Manager / Specialist
2 to 5 days, 2 to 3-hour exam, 21 to 31 CPD
For practitioners who run a discipline day to day and need depth without leading a full certification project.
- 3
Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
5 days, 3-hour exam, 31 CPD
For the people who build the management system and take the organisation to certification, or who audit it against the standard.
Pathways by standard
Read across to see where each course sits and what comes next.
| Standard | 1. Foundation | 2. Manager / Specialist | 3. Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001Quality Management | Foundation | - | Lead ImplementerLead Auditor |
| ISO 45001Occupational Health & Safety | Foundation | - | Lead ImplementerLead Auditor |
| ISO 31000Risk Management | Foundation | Risk Manager | Lead Risk Manager |
| ISO/TS 31050Risk Management | - | Emerging Risks Manager | - |
| ISO 37000Corporate Governance | - | Corporate Governance Manager | - |
| EU AI ActCorporate Governance | - | EU AI Governance Professional | - |
| AI SecurityCorporate Governance | - | Certified AI Security Professional (CAISP) | - |
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