Auditor Training for Management Systems – Audit Practice according to ISO 19011:2026 (Module 3)
This auditor training provides a practical understanding of how to plan, conduct and evaluate audits for management systems in a professional manner. Through hands‑on exercises and audit simulations, you will systematically build your competencies and gain confidence in performing internal and supplier audits.
Course Overview
What you'll learn
- Fundamentals and importance of audits according to ISO 19011:2026
- Audit principles and the risk-based approach
- Planning, conducting and following up audits
- Remote audits and hybrid audit methods
- Auditor requirements and auditor competence
- Process-based auditing
- Communication during audits: questioning techniques and interview skills
- Handling difficult and critical audit situations
- Deriving corrective actions and supporting continuous improvement
- Preparation and execution of internal audits (first-party) and supplier audits (second-party)
- Practical exercises and audit simulations
Who This Course Is For
Requirements
Basic knowledge of the structure and framework of ISO management system standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or comparable).
Certification
Upon successful completion of the written examination, participants will receive an SGS Academy certificate.
Contact
Tel.: 040 30101-314
E-mail: de.academy@sgs.com
About this course
ISO 19011:2026 provides the current guidelines for auditing management systems and forms the basis for professional internal and supplier audits.
In this three-day auditor training, you will gain practical skills and competencies to systematically plan, conduct and follow up audits. You will learn how to use audits effectively as a tool to assess system performance, identify improvement opportunities and support the continuous development of your organization.
A strong focus is placed on practical application: through exercises, case studies and audit simulations, you will build confidence in handling real audit situations – from preparation and execution to the evaluation of results.
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