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This course has been developed in alignment with the ISO/FDIS 9001:2026 standard and may be subject to editorial updates. Learners attending an SGS ISO/FDIS 9001:2026 course will be notified of any changes upon the official publication of ISO 9001:2026.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/FDIS 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 requirement of ISO/FDIS 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/FDIS 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 has been developed in alignment with the ISO/FDIS 9001:2026 standard and may be subject to editorial updates. Learners attending an SGS ISO/FDIS 9001:2026 course will be notified of any changes upon the official publication of ISO9001:2026. This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the main changes from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO/FDIS 9001:2026

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal audits of management systems based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.Course detailsDuration: 3 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems:▪ Quality, environmental and OH&S management:▪ ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018:Course ContentProcess-based QMSAuditing for Continual ImprovementIntroduction to EMS AuditingISO 14001:2026 Interpretation for AuditIntroduction to OH&S MSRisk Assessment: Tools, Techniques and ControlsAudits: Definitions and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparing for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the current changes from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026, to be able to maintain compliance with an existing Environmental Management System (EMS).Course DetailsDuration: Half dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeThere is no prior knowledge expected for this course.Course Content▪ ISO 14001:2026 updates and variations to ISO 14001:2015▪ Introduction of modernised terminology and the “Harmonized Structure”

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026.However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.Course detailsDuration: 1 dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems - understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ Knowledge of the concepts of environmental management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,  products and services and environmental impacts.▪ Commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026.▪ The requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 Overview and Clause 4ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 5, 6 and 7ISO 14001:2026 – Clause 8ISO 14001:2026 – Clauses 9 and 10

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the managementsystem in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.Course DetailsDuration: 2 DaysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:Management systems:- understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle;- knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Environmental management:- the concept of environmental, sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future;- the purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an EMS where none currently exists;- evaluation of activities, products and services to establish the environmental aspects associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents;- considerations of environmental aspects with respect to:- emission to air, release to water and release to land;- use of raw materials, natural resources and energy;- energy emitted and lost e.g. heat, radiation, vibration, steam, and compressed air;- public nuisance such as light pollution, noise, and odour.- environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an EMS;- typical methods for evaluation of the significant impacts of the environmental aspects identified and how their ranking influences operational control and priorities for improvement.Course ContentIntroduction to the ISO 14000 Series of Management System StandardsISO 14001:2026 – Interpretation for AuditAudit Definition and PrinciplesPlanning and Preparation for the AuditConducting the AuditAudit Reporting and Follow-upAuditor Competence

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, environmental management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 14001:2026, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an Environmental Management System.Course DetailsDuration: 2 daysAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeBefore starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:▪ Management Systems – the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.▪ The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility, policy,planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.▪ Environmental Management:- knowledge of the concepts of energy management and the relationship between an organisation’s activities,products and services and equipment on energy efficiency;- commonly used energy management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001:2026;- the requirements of ISO 14001:2026.Course ContentBenefits and Importance of CertificationAnalyse the Current Business StateCreate the Implementation PlanDesign and Document the SystemSelecting a Certification Body

This intensive course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the ISO 13485:2016 standard, focusing on the requirements for a medical device quality management system and the skills needed to lead audit teams effectively. The course combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with practical auditing exercises, role-playing, and group discussions to ensure participants are well-equipped to conduct and lead internal and external audits.SGS North America is certified by Exemplar Global as a training provider. Participants who successfully complete this course and achieve Competency through the course exam will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following Exemplar Global knowledge competency unit:MD - Medical Devices Quality Management SystemsAU – Auditing Management SystemsTL – Leading Management Systems Audit TeamsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements. On 1st May 2026 FSSC released an updated version from v6 to v7. This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the main changes from FSSC 22000 v6 to v7, including all major “new” and “enhanced” requirements, key process updates and changes to categories and subcategories.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements.  In May 2026, the scheme was substantially updated from version 6 (v6) to version 7 (v7).This course aims to assist organisations and individuals to understand the new and updated requirements under FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22003:2022, identifying and reviewing the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation Food Defense and Food Safety Culture.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements.This course will help you to understand how to conduct an internal audit of an FSMS based on FSSC v7 and ISO 22000 so that you can report on the effectiveness of the management system following ISO 19011, ISO 22002-1 and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the FSMS.