ISO 19011:2026 Internal Auditor Training Course (Self-Paced Online)

What you will learn

• The seven principles of auditing and the ISO 19011:2026 audit framework
• The types of audit, first, second, and third party, and the internal audit lifecycle
• How to plan an internal audit of a management system from initiation to checklist
• Document review, audit planning, and preparing working documents
• Evidence gathering techniques of interview, observation, and document sampling
• How to distinguish objective evidence from inference
• How to conduct opening and closing meetings
• How to write factual, clause referenced nonconformity reports, both Major NC and Minor NC, and opportunities for improvement
• How to report the audit and evaluate corrective action and its effectiveness

Who is this for?

Open to everyone. Ideal for compliance, quality, safety, and environment coordinators, supervisors, team leaders, and employees who conduct or plan to conduct internal audits. Particularly suited to those in certified or certification seeking organisations. No prior audit experience required.

Case study

This course is built around a realistic case study that runs throughout all modules. You will apply your skills to real world scenarios, from document review and audit planning through to opening meetings, evidence gathering, nonconformity writing, and corrective action evaluation.

Becoming an internal auditor grounded in ISO 19011:2026 strengthens your value to any organisation running a management system. This course enables you to:

• Plan and conduct internal audits with confidence and consistency
• Surface the risks and control gaps that matter and drive real improvement
• Help your organisation stay audit ready for certification and surveillance
• Take a clear next step in your auditing career, including towards the Lead Auditor qualification

Why learning online works for you

• Learn anytime, anywhere. Study on demand, on site or off site, whenever it suits you
• Self paced. Move at your own speed and spend more time on the areas you want to master
• Cost effective. No travel, accommodation, or time away from the office to fund
• Lifetime access. Return to the materials whenever you need them
• Built to stick. Interactive, multi format lessons keep you engaged and improve retention

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of a management system and of internal auditing
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an internal audit in accordance with ISO 19011:2026
• Prepare an audit plan and an audit checklist from the requirements of a management system standard
• Gather and evaluate objective evidence, and distinguish evidence from inference
• Conduct opening and closing meetings and manage audit communication
• Write Major NC, Minor NC, and opportunity for improvement statements that are factual and defensible
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective action

This course also explains how ISO certification works. You will learn what ISO certification is, the role of accredited certification bodies and accreditation, the two stage certification audit, and how organisations achieve and maintain certification through surveillance and recertification.

This course is designed for anyone who plans, conducts, or supports internal audits of a management system, including:

• New and developing internal auditors
• People who implement or maintain a management system
• Quality, safety, environment, and compliance officers and consultants
• Anyone preparing to progress to the Lead Auditor qualification
• Those helping their organisation prepare for certification or surveillance audits

There are no prerequisites for this course. It teaches management systems auditing from first principles using ISO 19011:2026.

A working knowledge of the management system standard you intend to audit is helpful and will let you get the most from the material. You can build that foundation through our Foundation courses for the relevant standard.

You will need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. The course works in any modern web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. For the best experience, keep your browser updated to the latest version.