ICTQual ISO 9001:2026 QMS (Quality Management System) Transition Lead Auditor Course

Learning Objectives

Transition Audit Framework & Certification Body Expectations

• Understand transition audit frameworks and certification body expectations for upgrading from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
• Align audit practices with accreditation rules, certification protocols, and ISO 19011 guidance.
• Update audit programs and documentation using digital audit management systems.
• Apply data-driven oversight to ensure a controlled and compliant transition process.

Advanced Interpretation of ISO 9001:2026 Revisions

• Interpret revised ISO 9001:2026 clauses and evaluate their impact on Quality Management Systems.
• Analyze enhanced requirements related to risk-based thinking, performance evaluation, and digital integration.
• Assess organizational compliance using digital documentation and analytics tools.
• Provide expert guidance on implementing revised requirements across diverse operational contexts.

Strategic Transition Audit Planning & Risk-Based Scoping

• Develop strategic transition audit plans focused on high-risk and high-impact process changes.
• Apply risk-based scoping to prioritize audit activities and resource allocation.
• Use digital dashboards and readiness assessment tools to monitor transition progress.
• Integrate predictive insights to anticipate compliance gaps and transition risks.

Execution of Transition Stage 1 & Stage 2 Audits

• Conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 transition audits in accordance with certification requirements.
• Evaluate updated documentation, process changes, and system readiness.
• Use digital audit tools and remote auditing technologies to collect and verify objective evidence.
• Ensure traceability, accuracy, and reliability of audit findings through electronic reporting systems.

AI, Predictive Analytics & Remote Assurance Technologies

• Apply AI-enabled analytics to identify trends, compliance risks, and performance gaps.
• Utilize remote auditing tools and digital collaboration platforms to enhance audit efficiency.
• Integrate predictive analytics to support risk evaluation and audit decision-making.
• Address cybersecurity, data integrity, and confidentiality considerations in digital audit environments.

Audit Conclusions, Reporting Integrity & Certification Decisions

• Formulate audit conclusions based on objective evidence and data-supported findings.
• Prepare accurate, transparent audit reports using digital reporting tools.
• Recommend certification decisions aligned with compliance status and audit outcomes.
• Uphold ethical principles, impartiality, and professional integrity throughout the transition audit process