Training FAQs & Answers

How to become ISO 56001 Lead Implementer certified

To become a PECB Certified ISO 56001 Lead Implementer, complete an accredited 4-day training course, pass the 3-hour multiple-choice exam (70% minimum), and submit a certification application with evidence of professional and project experience. Abilene Academy delivers the official PECB course in Switzerland with multilingual options.

How to implement ISO 56001 in an organization

Implementing ISO 56001 follows seven phases: analyze organizational context, define IMS scope, establish innovation policy and strategy, identify innovation opportunities and risks, configure operational controls and documented information, run monitoring and internal audit cycles, and address findings through continual improvement. The PECB IMS2 Methodology structures these phases into an auditable sequence.

ISO 56001 Lead Implementer prerequisites and exam details

Prerequisites are a working knowledge of management system concepts (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or equivalent) and ideally 12+ months in a governance role. The exam is a 3-hour, online, multiple-choice test in English with a 70% passing score, included in the course fee with one free retake valid for 12 months.

ISO 56001 vs ISO 56002: what is the difference?

ISO 56001 (2024) is a certifiable requirements standard, while ISO 56002 (2019) was a guidance document with recommendations only. ISO 56001 specifies what an Innovation Management System must contain to be auditable; ISO 56002 explained how to approach innovation management without setting certifiable requirements.

What is ISO 56001?

ISO 56001 is an international standard published in 2024 by ISO/TC 279 that specifies the requirements for an Innovation Management System (IMS). It provides organizations with a certifiable governance framework to plan, implement, monitor, and improve innovation activities aligned with strategic objectives.