Management System Internal Auditor - A beginner's guide
A framework for success
Description
This course is designed as a guide to the Internal Audit process for an ISO Management System. It will introduce students to the Principles of Auditing in line with the ISO 19011:2018 Guidance Document, together with what students need to know and learn if you're considering a career as an Internal Auditor, or how to set up a team of auditors if you're just getting started with the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and implementing a new System. There are sample documents available for you to download including a sample Audit Programme, Audit Report, Non-conformance Report plus many more resources to help you get started.
The course includes quizzes at the end of each section in order for students to test their understanding of the content covered and an opportunity to complete some activities designed to allow students the opportunity to practice what they have learned and challenge their understanding of non-conformances.
Students are encouraged to ask questions so that the course can be tailored more to their individual needs and every effort will be made to ensure that students achieve their personal learning objectives.
Student feedback is a critical part of ensuring that the course continues to meet student needs and the content will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that the information provided is current and relevant.
What You Will Learn!
- Understand the purpose of an audit and the different types of audit
- Learn how to conduct a remote audit and how to avoid things going wrong on the day
- Understand the process for certification for those of you interested in achieving ISO certification
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Auditor including the Lead Auditor role and working with an Audit Team
- Learn what competencies, skills and knowledge are required of an Auditor including setting up an Auditor evaluation process
- Understand the Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems as defined in ISO 19011:2018
- How to plan the Audit Programme and what should be included
- Understand the process for conducting an Internal Audit and how to write the audit report
- Understand the ISO approach to sampling management systems
- How to establish an effective audit trail and its importance in effective audits
- Different approaches to notetaking and creating checklists
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone who is new to auditing and wants to understand the basics of auditing aligned to ISO 19011:2018
- Anyone who is in the process of implementing an ISO Standard and needs to upskill their staff and develop an audit team
- Anyone who finds themselves at a crossroads and is exploring career options or a change of direction - this course can help you understand what's involved in auditing