Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) Auditing

The Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditing Course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of auditing for Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001) management systems, aligned with the principles outlined in ISO 19011:2018. This course will equip participants with the essential auditing skills and techniques needed to conduct audits across all three management systems in an integrated manner..

The course is designed for professionals who are looking to enhance their auditing knowledge, improve their skills, and gain the certification necessary to perform IMS audits effectively. With live sessions spanning six weeks, this course ensures an in-depth understanding of the IMS requirements and prepares participants for practical auditing challenges.

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Course Schedule & Content:

Phase 1: Understanding IMS Standards

• Day 1 – 11th May 2025: ISO 9001 – Quality Management System (QMS)

  • Principles of Quality Management
  • Understanding ISO 9001:2015 structure and clauses
  • Risk-based thinking in QMS
  • Documentation requirements and key processes
  • QMS implementation challenges and best practices

• Day 2 – 18th May 2025: ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System (EMS)

  • Key environmental aspects and impacts
  • Overview of ISO 14001:2015 framework and clauses
  • Environmental compliance and legal considerations
  • Sustainable practices and lifecycle thinking
  • Integrating EMS with business objectives

• Day 3 – 25th May 2025: ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System

  • Understanding workplace safety risks and hazards
  • ISO 45001:2018 framework and legal compliance
  • Leadership and worker participation in safety culture
  • Incident investigation and risk control measures
  • Linking ISO 45001 with QMS & EMS for IMS integration

Phase 2: Auditing Techniques Based on ISO 19011

• Day 4 – 1st June 2025: Introduction to Auditing & Auditor Competency

  • Understanding ISO 19011:2018 auditing principles
  • Types of audits (internal, external, supplier)
  • Auditor roles, responsibilities, and required competencies
  • Planning an audit program based on IMS requirements

• Day 5 – 8th June 2025: Conducting Effective IMS Audits

  • Preparing audit checklists and defining audit objectives
  • Interview techniques and evidence collection
  • Conducting process-based and risk-based audits
  • Common non-conformities in QMS, EMS & OH&S audits

• Day 6 – 15th JuneApril 2025: Audit Reporting & Corrective Actions

  • Writing non-conformity reports with factual evidence
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
  • Follow-up audits and continual improvement strategies
  • Role of audits in IMS certification and regulatory compliance