ISO Management Systems – Foundation, Internal Auditor & Lead Auditor Courses
A family of standard-specific courses for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO/IEC 27001. Each standard is offered at foundation, internal auditor, lead auditor and conversion level, so organisations can build management-system competence step by step.
At a glance
- 1 day · Foundation
- 2 days · Internal Auditor
- 3 days · Auditor Conversion
- 5 days · Lead Auditor
Who it's for
- Management system representatives & coordinators
- Internal and supplier auditors
- Consultants and aspiring third-party auditors
Learning objectives
- Understand the purpose, structure (Harmonized
- Structure, clauses 4–10) and requirements of the standard
- Plan, conduct, report and follow up audits per
- ISO 19011 (and ISO/IEC 17021-1 for third-party)
- Collect and evaluate objective evidence and write nonconformities
- Pass the closed-book exam (Lead
- Auditor/Conversion)
Detailed content
- Foundation – 1 day
- Internal Auditor – 2 days
- Lead Auditor – 5 days (see ISO9001-LA)
- Foundation – 1 day
- Internal Auditor – 2 days
- Auditor Conversion – 3 days
- Foundation – 1 day
- Internal Auditor – 2 days (see ISO45001-IA)
- Auditor Conversion – 3 days
- Lead Auditor – 5 days (see ISO45001-LA)
- Foundation – 1 day
- Internal Auditor – 2 days
- Lead Auditor – 5 days
- Harmonized Structure & PDCA, risk-based thinking
- 2024 climate-change amendments to ISO MS standards
- Audit programme, planning, checklists
- Opening/closing meetings, evidence gathering, sampling
- Reporting & follow-up
- Mock audits & case studies
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- ISO 9001 (Quality)
- ISO 14001 (Environment)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security)
- Common content
- Mock exam, review of weak areas and exam strategy
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Audit simulation: plan, interview, sample evidence and write findings
- Gap analysis of your own documents against the clauses
- Write nonconformity statements and review corrective actions
- Aspects-and-impacts register for a real site
Tools and templates you keep
- Clause-by-clause gap-analysis checklist
- Audit plan, checklist and report templates
- Nonconformity and CAPA log
- Aspects/impacts significance matrix
How learning is assessed
- Continuous assessment during audit role plays
- Written examination on the standard and audit practice
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024
- ISO 19011:2018 (auditing management systems)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification bodies)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Quality Management · Expert
Frequently asked questions
How long is ISO Management Systems – Foundation, Internal Auditor & Lead Auditor Courses?
The program runs 1 day; other formats: 2 days, 3 days, 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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