External Auditor / Notified Body Liaison

Overview

This specialist training is designed for professionals responsible for managing notified body relationships and external certification processes. It equips participants with the skills to prepare for audits, respond effectively to findings, and maintain certification for high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act.

What You Will Learn

Prepare thoroughly for notified body audits and assessments
Respond professionally to findings and conditions raised during audits
Maintain certification status through ongoing compliance activities
Effectively handle surveillance audits and post-certification changes

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for External Auditors, Notified Body Liaisons, Compliance Managers, Quality Assurance Leads, and professionals who coordinate certification and external audit processes for AI systems.

Course Format

AI Assurance E-Learning Platform - Self-paced online, Detailed.

Key Benefits

Strong capability to manage notified body relationships successfully
Structured approach to audit preparation and finding resolution
Skills to maintain continuous certification compliance
Confidence in handling surveillance audits and regulatory interactions

Body of Knowledge - Mapped to Standards and Regulations

Notified Body Process (Article 43 routes, audit expectations, EU AI Act Article 43)
Evidence Preparation (technical file readiness, audit logistics, prEN 18286 Clause 9.2)
Responding to Findings (root cause analysis, corrective actions, prEN 18286 Clause 10)
Certification Maintenance (surveillance audits, changes, renewals, EU AI Act Article 15)

Key Takeaways

Understanding of the External Auditor / Notified Body Liaison role and responsibilities
Core knowledge and practical skills for managing external assessments
Clarity on risk and control responsibilities
Awareness of key duties and performance indicators for the role

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.