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The 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 QMS.Course Content:Session One: Process-based Quality Management Systems (QMS)Session Two: Auditing for Continual ImprovementSession Three: Audit Definition and PrinciplesSession Four: Planning and Preparation for the AuditSession Five: On-site Audit ActivitiesSession Six: Audit Reporting and Follow-upSession Seven: Auditor CompetencePrior Knowledge:Knowledge of the requirementsf of ISO 9001:2026, which may be gained by completing a QMS Introduction training course or equivalent.Management systems:- Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.- Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and the requirements of ISO 9001:2026.Quality Management:- A basic knowledge of the concepts of quality management and the relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.- Interpret commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9000.Course CertificationOn completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

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 3-Day course is designed primarily to provide participants with a detailed understanding of the changes and the effects of the new ISO 13485:2016 standard including risk management. In addition, upon successful completion of the course, participants will: Be able to effectively plan, prepare and carry out an internal audit as per ISO 13485:2016 Be able to evaluate the significance of audit findings, develop and implement corrective action programs Have the means to effect greater improvements on their quality systems   Course Content Introduction to ISO 13485:2016 ISO 13485:2016 Overview 1) Section 4: Quality Management System 2) Section 5: Management Responsibilities 3) Section 6: Resources Management 4) Section 7: Product Realization 5) Section 8: Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Auditing ISO 13485:2016 Audit Performances and Audit Reporting Corrective Action

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand how to internally audit against FSSC 22000 and its requirements. In April 2023, the scheme was updated from version 5.1 to version 6.0.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEThis course is designed ideally for experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of the management systems approach to food safety.Prior to attending this training course, learners should have, but it is not essential, sufficient knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts to ensure that this training is as beneficial as possible.▪ Management principles and concepts:▪ Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle,▪ Food safety management concepts, including:▪ HACCP Principles▪ Hazard analysis▪ Hazard and risk assessment, and management etc.▪ The relationship between food safety management, customer satisfaction and customer food safety requirements.▪ Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC version 6.0.▪ FSSC version 6.0 and ISO 22000:2018▪ The requirements of FSSC Version 6.0 and ISO 22000:2018 which ​may be gained by completing a Foundation Training course or ​equivalent.