Course Description
The ISO 19011:2026 Auditing Management Systems Foundation course provides learners with a practical introduction to the internationally recognized guidelines for auditing management systems. It focuses on how to plan, conduct, and report audits objectively and effectively to support compliance, assurance, and continual improvement.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and guided activities, participants will learn how to apply audit principles, manage audit programs, and evaluate management systems across areas such as **quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety**. The course also covers approaches for conducting both individual and integrated management system audits.
Learners will develop an understanding of audit planning, evidence collection, interviewing techniques, auditor competence, and ethical considerations. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in **ISO 19011:2026** and the confidence to apply auditing principles in professional and audit team environments.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
* Understand the key principles and guidance framework of **ISO 19011:2026**.
* Develop audit programs and audit plans for different management systems.
* Apply effective techniques for evidence collection, interviewing, and audit reporting.
* Identify and manage common audit risks, including auditor bias, scope creep, and insufficient evidence.
* Apply auditing practices to support internal audits, supplier audits, and certification readiness.
Who Should Enroll
* Students and professionals interested in management systems and auditing.
* Internal auditors and quality, environmental, and safety professionals.
* Consultants and auditors supporting certification and compliance activities.
* Beginners seeking foundational auditing knowledge.
* Professionals looking to strengthen their practical auditing skills.
Syllabus
* Foundations of Management System Auditing
* Audit Principles and the ISO 19011:2026 Framework
* Managing an Audit Program
* Conducting Audits: From Planning to Evidence Collection
* Auditor Competence and Evaluation
* Audit Reporting and Follow-Up
* Auditing Integrated Management Systems
Prerequisites: None
