Risk-Based Thinking & Risk Management for ISO 9001:2026
Turn risk-based thinking into a working process. Participants learn the ISO 9001:2026 requirements for risks and opportunities, apply ISO 31000 tools such as risk matrices and FMEA, and document risk treatment in a form that satisfies auditors and adds value.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- QMS managers, internal auditors, process owners and implementers
Learning objectives
- Apply ISO 9001:2026 risk & opportunity requirements
- Build a risk process using ISO 31000 tools
- Document risk plans and outcomes for audit
Detailed content
- Where risk appears in the standard (clause 6.1 and others)
- What changed in the 2026 edition
- Risk vs opportunity
- Principles, framework and process
- Leadership and integration
- Risk criteria and appetite
- Context and interested parties
- Process-level risk identification
- Tools: SWOT, PESTLE, process FMEA
- Qualitative risk matrix and quantitative methods
- Risk treatment options
- Pursuing opportunities
- Linking to objectives and change planning
- Risk register and evidence
- How auditors evaluate risk-based thinking
- Templates and practical workshop
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Risk-based thinking in ISO 9001
- ISO 31000 framework
- Identifying risks
- Assessing and treating risks
- Documenting and auditing risk
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Facilitate a team FMEA/risk assessment on one of your processes
- Rank risks with severity–occurrence–detection or risk matrix
- Audit simulation: plan, interview, sample evidence and write findings
- Gap analysis of your own documents against the clauses
Tools and templates you keep
- AIAG-VDA FMEA form and action-priority table
- Risk register and risk matrix (Excel)
- Clause-by-clause gap-analysis checklist
- Audit plan, checklist and report templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (2019)
- ISO 31000 / IEC 31010
- ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024
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 · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Risk-Based Thinking & Risk Management for ISO 9001:2026?
The program runs 2 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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