Scope 

This comprehensive training program is designed to provide individuals with a thorough understanding of ISO 19011:2026, “Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.” The program covers all aspects of the standard, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. The program addresses both traditional on-site auditing methods and the increasingly important remote auditing methods, including guidance from ISO/IEC TS 17012.

The program is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct audits of management systems or manage an audit programme. It covers first-party (internal) audits, second-party (external provider) audits, and provides useful guidance for external audits conducted for purposes other than third-party management system certification. The program adopts the combined audit approach where two or more management systems of different disciplines are audited together, and addresses the integration of management systems.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this self-study program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Purpose and Scope of ISO 19011:2026, including its application to various types of audits and organizations.
• Apply the Seven Principles of Auditing including integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based approach, and risk-based approach to real-world audit situations.
• Establish and Manage an Audit Programme including setting objectives, determining risks and opportunities, allocating resources, selecting audit teams, and monitoring programme effectiveness.
• Plan and Prepare for Audits including determining audit feasibility, reviewing documented information, developing audit plans, and preparing working documents.
• Conduct Auditing Activities Effectively including opening and closing meetings, collecting and verifying information, generating audit findings, and determining audit conclusions.
• Prepare and Distribute Audit Reports ensuring completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Complete Audits and Conduct Follow-up including verifying corrective actions and identifying lessons learned.
• Evaluate and Maintain Auditor Competence including determining required competence, establishing evaluation criteria, selecting evaluation methods, and supporting continual professional development.
• Apply Remote Auditing Methods appropriately, understanding the benefits, risks, and considerations for virtual locations.
• Conduct Combined and Joint Audits effectively, coordinating multiple management systems and auditing organizations.

Target Audience

This self-study program is designed for:

• Internal Auditors responsible for conducting first-party audits of their organization’s management systems
• Audit Programme Managers responsible for establishing, implementing, and improving audit programmes
• Quality Managers and Quality Professionals seeking to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills
• Management System Practitioners involved in implementing and maintaining management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Second-Party Auditors conducting audits of external providers and supply chain organizations
• Consultants providing auditing and management system implementation services
• Individuals Preparing for Auditor Certification who need to demonstrate knowledge of ISO 19011
• Technical Experts and Auditors-in-Training who support audit teams
• Top Management and Leaders who want to understand the audit process and their roles in supporting it
• Anyone Involved in Compliance statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements that involve management system audits

Recommended Prerequisites: While there are no formal prerequisites, basic understanding of management systems (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar standards) is helpful but not required. The program is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of experience.

Certificate Details

Learners who successfully complete the program will receive a dated, traceable certificate that provides verifiable proof of their achievement for professional records.