CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Auditor Conversion Course (PR382)

Level Understanding Duration 3 days

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Build the confidence and expertise to lead high-impact Quality Management System (QMS) audits against ISO 9001:2026.

This three-day CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Auditor Conversion (Quality Management System) Training Course equips existing / qualified CQI IRCA lead auditors with the practical skills and leadership capability to plan, manage and deliver first-, second- and third-party audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines. You’ll follow a structured, step-by-step audit methodology — from initiation through to reporting and follow-up – developing the competence to lead audit teams and manage audit programmes effectively.

Aligned with current thinking in quality culture and ISO 9001 requirements, the course helps you to evaluate strategic quality risks and opportunities, compliance assurance, leadership engagement, management of change, and continual improvement.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to lead audits that not only satisfy certification requirements, but also deliver measurable value by strengthening Quality performance and organizational resilience.

CQI and IRCA course reference number: (PR382)

How will you benefit?

This course will help you:

Lead and manage QMS audits with confidence
Apply ISO 9001:2026 requirements in real-world audit situations
Plan, conduct and follow up audits that add measurable value
Evaluate strategic risks, compliance and leadership effectiveness
Strengthen audit programmes using risk-based, opportunity-based, and process-based techniques
Enhance audit efficiency using digital tools and auditing software
Build stakeholder trust through professional audit leadership
Meet CQI & IRCA Lead Auditor training requirements

By the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of a QMS, QMS standards, management system audit and third-party certification, and the business benefits of improving quality performance
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up an Quality management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
- Gain the skills to lead, plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a quality management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 9001, and in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable
Anyone with the need to manage and lead audit programmes relevant to their organization’s ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System.
On course completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate. Successful completion of the post-course assessment will also lead to the award of a CQI IRCA accredited training course certificate.
ISO 9001:2026 is the most widely recognized quality management standard in the world, which helps ensure that your customers get consistent, good-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

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