Course Description
The ISO 19011:2026 Auditing Management Systems Foundation course introduces learners to the internationally recognized guidance standard for auditing management systems, where the ability to plan, conduct, and report audits with objectivity and rigor directly impacts an organization’s ability to verify compliance and drive improvement. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and guided practice, participants will explore how to apply audit principles, manage audit programs, and evaluate management systems such as quality, environmental, and safety across single and integrated audits.
Learners will gain an understanding of audit planning, evidence collection, competence requirements, and the ethical considerations involved in conducting audits responsibly. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a strong foundation in ISO 19011:2026 and the confidence to apply these skills in both professional and audit team settings.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles and guidance framework set out in ISO 19011:2026.
- Design audit programs and audit plans tailored to specific management systems.
- Apply techniques for evidence collection, interviewing, and audit reporting.
- Recognize and manage risks such as auditor bias, scope creep, and incomplete evidence.
- Use auditing practices to enhance assurance in real-world applications such as internal audits, supplier audits, and certification readiness.
Who Should Enroll
- Students and professionals interested in auditing and management systems.
- Internal auditors and quality, environmental, or safety professionals.
- Consultants and lead auditors supporting certification and compliance audits.
- Beginners with no prior auditing background, as well as those seeking to strengthen their applied audit knowledge.
Syllabus
- Foundations of Management System Auditing
- Audit Principles & ISO 19011:2026 Framework
- Managing an Audit Program
- Conducting the Audit: Planning to Evidence Collection
- Auditor Competence & Evaluation
- Audit Reporting & Follow-Up
- Auditing Integrated Management Systems
Pre-requisites: None
