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

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, Applicants will be able to:

Transition Audit Governance & ISO 19011 Alignment

• Understand governance requirements for transition audits and align practices with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
• Define auditor responsibilities, independence, and ethical considerations during transition assessments.
• Update audit programs and documentation using digital audit management systems.
• Apply data-driven insights to strengthen oversight and ensure a controlled transition process.

Auditing Revised ISO 9001:2026 Requirements

• Identify key changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026 requirements.
• Evaluate compliance with revised clauses and enhanced quality management expectations.
• Assess integration of risk-based thinking, digital quality practices, and performance monitoring.
• Use digital checklists and AI-supported analytics to detect compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.

Transition Audit Planning & Readiness Verification

• Develop transition audit plans to verify organizational readiness for ISO 9001:2026 compliance.
• Prioritize audit focus areas based on risk, process changes, and compliance gaps.
• Use digital dashboards and readiness assessment tools to track transition progress.
• Apply evidence-based planning methods to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

Conducting Transition Audits & Evidence Validation

• Conduct transition audits using structured techniques to evaluate updated QMS processes.
• Collect and verify objective evidence using digital audit platforms and remote auditing tools.
• Validate process changes, documentation updates, and compliance implementation.
• Ensure reliability and traceability of audit evidence through secure digital recordkeeping.

AI-Enabled Auditing & Digital Audit Platforms

• Utilize AI-enabled tools to analyze audit data and identify trends or compliance risks.
• Apply digital audit platforms for workflow automation, documentation control, and real-time reporting.
• Use remote auditing technologies to enhance audit efficiency and accessibility.
• Address data integrity, cybersecurity, and confidentiality considerations in digital audit environments.

Reporting Findings & Corrective Action Effectiveness

• Prepare clear transition audit reports using digital reporting and documentation tools.
• Evaluate root causes of nonconformities using data analytics and structured analysis techniques.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and transition improvements.
• Support continual improvement through evidence-based recommendations and follow-up verification.