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

Learning Objectives

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

Transition Audit Principles & ISO 19011 Guidance

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles and purpose of transition audits.
• Apply ISO 19011 guidelines to internal transition auditing.
• Recognize auditor responsibilities, ethics, and impartiality.
• Differentiate transition audits from routine internal audits.

Auditing New & Revised ISO 9001:2026 Requirements

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify new and revised requirements in ISO 9001:2026.
• Interpret changes and their impact on existing QMS processes.
• Verify conformity with updated clauses and expectations.
• Recognize common transition gaps and implementation challenges.

Transition Audit Planning & Gap Verification

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop transition audit plans focused on updated requirements.
• Conduct gap assessments comparing ISO 9001:2015 systems with ISO 9001:2026.
• Define audit scope, criteria, and priorities based on risk.
• Prepare checklists and sampling strategies for transition audits.

Conducting Transition Audits

Learning Outcomes:

• Gather objective evidence to verify compliance with new requirements.
• Evaluate process updates, documentation changes, and implementation effectiveness.
• Identify nonconformities and areas requiring improvement.
• Communicate audit findings clearly to management and stakeholders.

AI & Digital Tools for Transition Auditing

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of digital tools in modern internal audits.
• Use data analytics to identify quality trends and compliance gaps.
• Apply remote audit technologies for efficient audit execution.
• Recognize data integrity and cybersecurity considerations in digital audits.

Reporting Transition Findings & Corrective Actions

Learning Outcomes:

• Prepare clear and objective transition audit reports.
• Classify transition gaps and document nonconformities accurately.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure compliance.