This three-day course teaches you how to conduct and manage management system internal audits in line with ISO 19011 guidance and related best practices. You learn internal audit concepts, auditor competence and behavior, and common requirements across management system standards. The program covers establishing an internal audit program, preparing audits, selecting methods, working with audit evidence, conducting audits, producing findings, and completing follow-up activities. Delivery includes trainer-led discussions, quizzes with scenario questions, and structured content aimed at certification exam readiness. It prepares you for the PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor exam.
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This course runs multiple times per year, onsite and online.
Plan and conduct internal audits using ISO 19011 guidance
Establish and improve an internal audit program
Select audit methods and evaluate evidence types
Produce findings and manage follow-up activities
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Simon Baynes
BCMS manager
MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY SA
“Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.”
Andreas Tamberg
Senior advisors enterprise risk management
The Global Fund
“Overall enjoyable training. To the point end trainer kept clear focused.”
Stephane Di Bari
Service operations manager
UNICC
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ISO 19011 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including audit principles, auditor competence, and how to manage audit programs. It also covers how to plan, conduct, and follow up internal audits.
“ISO 19011 turns internal auditing into a disciplined, evidence-based practice.”
Expert Trainer
An internal audit program is established by defining organizational arrangements, planning audit activities, and setting how audits will be prepared, conducted, and followed up. It should also be monitored, reviewed, and improved over time.
“A program is a system for audits, not a one-off schedule.”
Expert Trainer
Day 1 covers ISO 19011 basics, audit principles, and auditor competence. Day 2 covers audit program arrangements, audit preparation, methods, and evidence, and Day 3 covers conducting audits, findings, closure, and follow-up.
“The agenda follows the internal audit cycle from foundations to follow-up.”
Expert Trainer
The exam is stated as three hours in duration and is available online. It is available in English.
“Exam domains mirror the audit cycle and program management steps.”
Expert Trainer
The course uses structured theory and best practices, supported by interactive questions and discussions. It also includes quizzes with stand-alone and scenario-based questions to prepare for the certification exam, with limited class size for participation.
“Scenario quizzes turn audit theory into practical reasoning.”
Expert Trainer
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