EN 18286 Quality Management Systems Fundamentals Course

Learn how to establish an Article 17 Quality Management System for regulatory compliance with the EU AI Act

EN 18286 Quality Management System Fundamentals

Many professionals feel overwhelmed by the full prEN 18286 Quality Management System standard and the regulatory language. This 1-day Fundamentals Course is designed as the starting point for a clear, accessible introduction that demystifies prEN 18286 without requiring any prior QMS or AI regulation experience.

You will leave with a solid understanding of what the standard requires, why it matters, and the first practical steps to begin building compliance.

COURSE AGENDA

DAY 1: Foundation & Core Lifecycle Processes (Product Scope, Leadership, Design & Data)

Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm

9:05 – 10:15

Why Article 17 and prEN 18286 matter

10:15 – 12:30
High-level structure of prEN 18286 — Clauses 4–10 explained simply and visually

13:00 – 14:30
AI-specific requirements: product-centric QMS, lifecycle thinking, model drift, proportionality

14:30 – 15:45
Comparison with ISO 9001 / ISO/IEC 42001 + live gap analysis exercise

15:45 – 16:30
Starter templates, first steps, Q&A and “What’s next?” roadmap.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

✓ The purpose and scope of prEN 18286 and its direct link to Article 17 of the EU AI Act
✓ High-level overview of all 10 main clauses — what each requires and why it exists
✓ Key AI-specific concepts: product-centric QMS, lifecycle approach, proportionality for SMEs, continuous learning models
✓ How prEN 18286 compares to familiar standards (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 42001) and where the differences matter.

By the end of the day you will be able to
• Confidently explain prEN 18286 to your team or leadership
• Identify the first 3–5 actions your organisation should take.

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