ISO 9001:2026 - Quality Management Systems Foundation Training Course

The Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor training course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for conducting and managing internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of internal auditing, the competence required for internal auditors, and how to effectively prepare, conduct, and follow up on internal audits.CertificationAfter successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials with PECB. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to your selected credential.PECB Certified Management Systems Provisional Internal AuditorPECB Certified Management Systems Internal AuditorEnrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.Learners enrolling onto this course will receive an email from PECB to set up your Learner Account, course registration, access to the course materials and final exam.If you have not received this information within 5 working days please contact Global.PECB.Training@sgs.comGeneral informationParticipants will receive comprehensive training materials, compromising more than 300 pages of content, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 11 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.Candidates who complete the training but do not pass the exam can retake the exam at no additional cost within a 12-month period from the initial exam datePrerequisitesTo fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a basic knowledge of the common structure and requirements of management system standards (MSSs)The fee for this course covers:Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included)First ExamOne resit exam (if required)PECB Certification FeeFirst Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF) (AMF is not applicable for Foundation, Provisional and Transition Certification)

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.