Course Overview

ISO 9001:2026 is the international standard that sets requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations use it to show they can consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This 5-day intensive IRCA certified course builds the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up QMS audits in line with ISO 19011, so you can audit against the standard with confidence.

About ISO 9001:2026

The sixth edition of ISO 9001 was published on 16 September 2026. It focuses on clearer wording, a stronger emphasis on quality culture and leadership, and a clearer separation of risks and opportunities.

Who Should Attend

Quality managers and QMS coordinators
Internal auditors who want to progress to lead auditor level
Consultants and professionals who want to work as second- or third-party QMS auditors
Anyone responsible for maintaining, improving or auditing an ISO 9001-based quality system

Course Contents

ISO 9001:2026 standard series and QMS principles
Process approach, PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking
ISO 9001:2026 requirements from an audit perspective
QMS documentation and records
Auditing to ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021
Roles and responsibilities of the auditor and lead auditor
Audit planning, checklists and evidence gathering
Writing nonconformity reports
Audit reporting, closing meeting and follow-up
Certification, accreditation and audit registration
Exercises, case studies and role plays

What You Will Learn

Explain the purpose of a QMS and the 7 quality management principles
Explain the purpose, content and relationship of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 19011
Interpret ISO 9001:2026 requirements in the context of an audit
Describe the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
Plan and conduct an audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Report the audit, including valid, factual and value-adding nonconformities
Carry out audit follow-up, including evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action

Examination and Assessment Process

Final exam: The Exam is taken online with remote proctoring. Total 80 marks across five domains, with a pass requirement of 40 marks (50%) overall plus the minimum mark in each domain.
Extra time: The non-native English speakers receive 30 additional minutes.

Certification

Delegates who pass the exam receive an IRCA certified training course certificate within 6–8 weeks.

Resit Examination Policy

Delegates who are unsuccessful in, or unable to attend, their first final examination attempt are eligible to appear in a resit examination.

• Each delegate is entitled to one (1) resit attempt only.
• The resit must be taken within twelve (12) months of the first examination attempt.