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This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. All references to ISO standards in this document are to the current versions, unless stated otherwise.Learners who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor (QMS) Training course successfully (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA QMS auditor. For full training and general requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.Recommended Prior Knowledge Management systemsThe Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and continual improvementQuality managementThe fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles(see ISO 9000).The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.ISO 9001Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Foundation (QMS) (FD136) Training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Trusted ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are quality management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.

This training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001  requirements. The principles of ISO 9001 set out an explicit management system to audit, examine and continually improve systems for a QMS.IRCA AccreditationThis course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA).  CQI and IRCA Course Number 17977 - PR 328.This course consists of 11 VILT sessions and the final examination.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Prior Knowledge RequirementsManagement systemsThe Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continual improvementQuality managementThe fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000):Customer focusLeadershipEngagement of peopleProcess approachImprovementEvidence-based decision makingRelationship managementThe relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.ISO 9001Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9001, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified QMS Foundation Training course or the equivalent.Trusted ISO 9001 lead auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are quality management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.

Learn to use auditing as a tool to help achieve an Integrated Management SystemThis course approaches the integration of management systems from a risk-based approach, encouraging learners to take the broadest possible view of the processes in their organisation and the related risks, opportunities and occupational risks that need to be identified, controlled and managed. It also considers the implications of a multi-standard certification and develops the basis for an integrated approach to MS auditing.Course Content:SESSION ONE: Process-based QMSSESSION TWO: Auditing for Continual ImprovementSESSION THREE: Introduction to EMS AuditingSESSION FOUR: ISO 14001:2026  Interpretation for AuditSESSION FIVE: Introduction to OH&S MSSESSION SIX: Risk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsSESSION SEVEN: Audits: Definitions and PrinciplesSESSION EIGHT: Planning and Preparing for the AuditSESSION NINE: Conducting the AuditSESSION TEN: Audit Reporting and Follow-upSESSION ELEVEN: Auditor CompetenceContact Details+44 (0) 1276 697704Website: www.sgs.co.uk/trainingscheduleEmail: ukacademy@sgs.comReference MaterialsIntegrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training Course Flyer

ISO 9001:2026—Your Blueprint for ExcellenceThe purpose of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the concept of Quality Management Systems and provides an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 9001:2026 as a tool for business improvement.Course ContentSESSION ONE: Introduction to the ISO 9000 Series of Management Systems StandardsSESSION TWO: ISO 9001:2026 Overview and Clauses 4 - 6SESSION THREE: ISO 9001:2026 – Clause 7SESSION FOUR: ISO 9001:2026 – Clause 8SESSION FIVE: ISO 9001:2026 – Clauses 9 - 10Prior KnowledgeNot applicable for this course.Contact Details+44 (0) 1276 697704Website: www.sgs.co.uk/trainingscheduleEmail: ukacademy@sgs.comReference MaterialsISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems Introduction Training Course Flyer

Understand the key upcoming changes in the ISO 9001:2026 version.This course will provide you with an understanding of the current changes and maintain compliance of your current quality management system.

Understand how to conduct Internal Audits against ISO 9001:2026The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the QMSTrusted ISO 9001 internal training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are quality management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete the continuous assessment process.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.+44 (0) 1276 697704Website: www.sgs.co.uk/trainingscheduleEmail: ukacademy@sgs.comReference MaterialsISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course Flyer

IMSIA The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of a management system based on the requirements ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011. At the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the principles and mechanisms for the integration of Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems. Appreciate the importance of the legislative and regulatory requirements for the business in structuring an integrated approach. Prepare, implement, report an internal audit of an integrated management system. Contribute to the development, improvement and integration of their organisation’s management system

EMPLSS Please see the Empowering Leadership in Management Systems and Standards Training Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that may apply. This two day training workshop is specifically designed to address the required leadership skills of those operating in Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety roles for the forthcoming evolution of management systems standards within the Annex SL Framework and their respective commercial impacts. Delegates will discuss approaches of putting the requirements into action dependent on the different needs of their roles and their organization’s expectations. The event will develop the delegates’ techniques used to engage and influence the organisations stakeholders, senior managers, operations functions and other interested parties to highlight the commercial success derived from best practice. Specific changes to the standards are NOT covered in this programme; delegates wishing to update their technical knowledge in these requirements should consider attending the Introduction to Annex SL, DIS 9001, DIS 14001 and /or Risk Based Thinking courses from SGS. The workshop will utilise a relevant case study throughout the two days from which delegates can draw examples transferable to their specific situations.