What is ISO 23665?

ISO 23665 is titled:

“Learning services outside formal education — Requirements for training of end-users of AI systems.”

It is part of the ISO 29990/ISO 21001 family and focuses on setting requirements for:

  1. Training design and learning outcomes
  2. Delivery and methodology of training
  3. Trainer qualifications and competencies
  4. Assessment of learners
  5. Monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of training services

This standard is primarily designed for organizations providing AI training, but is also applicable to other non-formal learning contexts, such as:

  1. Corporate L&D departments
  2. Certification bodies
  3. Technology training vendors
  4. Public-private skills initiatives


Why is ISO 23665 important?

As AI technologies are adopted across industries, it’s vital that end-users, developers, and decision-makers understand how to use AI systems responsibly, ethically, and effectively. ISO 23665 addresses a critical gap: ensuring the quality and integrity of AI-related training.

Additionally, the standard promotes international harmonization of training content and delivery across industries and borders.

Use cases include:

  1. Tech companies offering AI training to clients or employees
  2. Educational institutes delivering upskilling programs
  3. Government-funded training centers
  4. Organizations providing AI compliance or responsible-use training


What are the benefits of ISO 23665?

Implementing ISO 23665 enables organizations to:

  1. Standardize Training Programs: Ensure consistency across different teams, geographies, or partners
  2. Promote Competence-Based Learning: Align training with real-world skills and knowledge application
  3. Ensure Ethical and Safe Use of AI: Educate users on responsible, human-centric AI practices
  4. Demonstrate Quality and Accountability: Build credibility with clients and regulators
  5. Enable Continuous Improvement: Incorporate feedback loops and data-driven program evaluation


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 23665?

Here’s how ISO 23665 can improve your organization’s performance and reputation:

  1. Improved Training Effectiveness

         Well-structured training leads to higher knowledge retention, better performance, and fewer errors in applying AI tools.

  1. Regulatory and Ethical Readiness

         Train employees and clients on safe, lawful, and ethical AI usage—reducing risk and liability.

  1. Market Differentiation

         ISO 23665 compliance signals professionalism, consistency, and global readiness to stakeholders.

  1. Boosted Client Trust

          Clients are more likely to adopt AI solutions backed by certified, responsible training processes.

  1. Supports Organizational Learning Culture

          Establish scalable, quality-driven learning systems aligned with ISO and ESG frameworks.

  1. Alignment with Other Standards

          Easily integrates with ISO 21001 (educational organizations) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security).


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