Develop your understanding of practical auditing with this fundamentals course based on ISO 19011:2026, Guidelines for auditing management systems. You’ll explore the principles and processes that underpin effective management system auditing and learn how auditing guidelines can be applied throughout the audit lifecycle.

The course takes you through the key stages of an audit, including initiating and planning audit activities, selecting appropriate audit methods, gathering and evaluating objective evidence, communicating effectively with auditees, and generating audit findings. You’ll also explore how to document nonconformities, prepare and distribute audit reports, complete an audit and conduct audit follow-up. Through practical examples and activities, you’ll build your knowledge of audit principles, auditor responsibilities and competencies, risk-based auditing, sampling, interviewing and the use of audit evidence. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to approach management system audits systematically, objectively and in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 guidelines.