Organizations need confidence that their quality management system (QMS) is working as intended, meeting ISO 9001:2026 requirements and driving genuine improvement. Internal auditors play a key role in checking that a QMS is properly implemented, identifying gaps and supporting corrective action.
We help you build the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit of part of a QMS based on ISO 9001:2026. You will learn how to do this in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 and, where appropriate, ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, so your audits contribute directly to the continual improvement of your QMS.
Why choose ISO 9001:2026 internal auditor training from SGS?
- Understand the QMS model and the auditor's roleExplain the process-based QMS model for ISO 9001:2026, referencing the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and describe the role of internal audit in maintaining and improving a QMS.
- Know what's expected of an auditorExplain the role and responsibilities of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting and following up an internal QMS audit, in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 and, where appropriate, ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.
- Apply your skills with confidencePlan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit of part of a QMS based on ISO 9001:2026, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 where appropriate.
- Support continual improvementUnderstand how your findings as an internal auditor feed into the ongoing improvement of your organization's QMS.
Course details
- Duration: 2 days, or 60 minutes for the eLearning format
- Delivery: available as face-to-face, virtual instructor-led or eLearning training
- Accreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completion
You will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in the above areas to complete the course successfully.
Audience
This course is designed for individuals who want to understand and conduct internal audits against ISO 9001:2026.
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