How Long Does ISO 42001 Certification Actually Take? A Realistic Timeline
ISO 42001 certification usually takes four to twelve months. This runs from the gap assessment to the certificate. For a 50 to 200-person organization, first-year costs are about $85,000 to $150,000. Businesses with an existing ISO 27001 system can often certify in three to four months. This guide is for compliance and AI leaders planning an ISO 42001 project. It gives a realistic timeline and budget, not a vendor’s best-case pitch.