What does ISO 19011 provide?

ISO 19011:2018 provides fundamental principles and guidance on auditing management systems, including:

Principles of auditing

Managing audit programs

Conducting internal or external audits

Evaluating the competence of auditors

While ISO/IEC 42001 is specific to AI Management Systems, ISO 19011 serves as a universal audit framework that applies to all types of management systems, including AI.

The PECB Lead Auditor Guide – Domain 3 highlights ISO 19011 as the primary guidance document for auditing practices, emphasizing its relevance to auditing AIMS as well.