ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

About ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

A Quality Management System, also known as ISO 9001:2015, which is one of the most widely used ISO standards across all industry sectors, must be conducted by qualified internal auditors. With ISO standards encompassing a wide range of industries, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training is one of the most fundamental ISO training courses. As a result, there is a growing need for ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training, which is widely regarded as the most effective approach for anyone to obtain competence in conducting Internal Audits that are acceptable to third-party auditors.

The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct an internal audit of a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of a QMS in accordance with ISO 19011.

What is the purpose of ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training?

An internal audit is a requirement of any ISO standard that evaluates the effectiveness, compliance, and potential for improvement of the System’s implementation and continuous suitability. This is usually done by the organization’s own personnel outside of their job area, so ISO 9001 internal auditor training is critical for employees of an organization to successfully implement its QMS.

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training course by IAS

IAS has partnered with its sister organization, Empowering Assurance Systems (EAS), to offer an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training course. In 2016, EAS became an authorized partner of the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) for its 8 Lead Auditor Training courses. EAS has designed and conducted ISO Internal Training for 18 schemes, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, ISO 22000, IATF 16949, and other popular courses, over the course of two decades.

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

Course Structure: ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

  • ISO 9001:2008 Overview
  • Summary of ISO 9001:2015 clauses  
  • Addressing the Quality Management System
  • Definitions of audits and types of audits
  • Audit report planning and preparation
  • The functions and responsibilities of an internal auditor 

Course Objectives: ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

  • The purpose, structure, and relevance of a quality management system
  • Objectives, criteria, and scope of internal auditing 
  • Responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors, as well as the audit cycle
  • Planning and performing audits of processes with or without written procedures
  • Obtaining and analyzing objective data
  • Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an ISO 9001 internal audit line with ISO 19011.

Who Should Apply for ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training?

  • Quality Assurance executives/managers/engineers 
  • Management Representatives
  • Internal auditors of QMS 
  • QMS consultants
  • Those interested in pursuing a career in QMS audits
  • Anyone in charge of establishing, implementing, and maintaining a compliant and successful ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.

Modes of Delivery: ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

IAS currently offers three types of ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training Courses: 

Self-Learning ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training (30-day online portal access): IAS has created an online training portal featuring exercises, content, and other learning materials. Candidates can purchase a course discount code that will grant them access to the course for 30 days. Candidates take an online exam, and after passing the exam, they will receive an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training certificate.

Tutor-led Virtual Classroom (2 days/16 hours): On-demand ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training courses will be taught by ISO authorized educators in a virtual classroom setting. The virtual classroom session will be held via Zoom meeting, where participants have access to live, face-to-face interactive sessions, screen sharing, message boards, as well as mock audits and assignments. Participants will take an exam at the end of the training session. Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates will be awarded the ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training certificate. 

Classroom/In-House Programmes (2 days/16 hours): This type of training allows organizations to attend live classroom sessions for ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training. Participants will be led by qualified ISO-trained tutors who will provide interactive sessions and detailed explanations of the internal audit process. IAS also offers businesses the opportunity to hold these training sessions at their own offices during specified business hours. This is to ensure all employees of an organization are able to attend ISO 9001 internal auditor training without disturbing their own hours of operation. An examination will be held at the end of the 2-day, 16-hour course, and participants who pass will be awarded the ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training certificate. 

Advantages of ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

The following are just some of the benefits of ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training:

  • Understand the QMS concepts and ISO 9001 requirements
  • Learn the internal auditing techniques
  • Support your organization to implement the management system
  • Help in the preparation of third-party QMS audits
  • Meet the requirements of an ISO 9001 internal auditor

Fee Structure for ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

The cost of ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training varies depending on the type of course and how it is delivered. The price paid includes the training fees, examination fees, course materials, lunch, and refreshments. For additional information on course pricing, please download the brochure or contact our training coordinator.

Contact IAS today to learn more about ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training, or visit our ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training frequently asked questions page!