ISO 9001:2026 - Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

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 

1. Management systems
   • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
   • The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, performance evaluation and continual improvement
2. Quality management
   • The fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles(see ISO 9000).
   • The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.
3. ISO 9001
   • Knowledge 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 information

By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.

Disclaimer

For 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 provider

Our 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.

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