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Overview
ISO 9001:2026 Update Training for Auditors and Sites has been designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to understand the new and revised requirements of the standard, update quality management systems and adapt the audit approach to the new version as part of the transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training programme is Exemplar Global approved.
About the Training
The training covers the structure of ISO 9001:2026, changes compared with ISO 9001:2015, leadership and quality culture, ethical conduct and accountability, the organisation’s strategic direction, risks and opportunities, employee awareness, documented information, performance evaluation, continual improvement, Annex A clarifications, transition planning and the assessment of new requirements during audits.
Who Should Attend?
- ISO 9001 auditors and lead auditors
- Internal auditors
- Certification body technical personnel
- Quality managers and quality personnel
- Management system representatives
- Process owners and department managers
- Consultants
- Personnel of organisations certified to ISO 9001:2015
- Personnel responsible for the transition to ISO 9001:2026
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to correctly interpret the new and revised requirements of ISO 9001:2026, assess their existing ISO 9001:2015 systems against the new version, plan the necessary transition activities and evaluate appropriate objective evidence against the requirements of ISO 9001:2026 during audits.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure and key changes of ISO 9001:2026.
- Assess the differences between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026.
- Determine the impact of the new requirements on the existing quality management system.
- Assess the requirements relating to leadership, quality culture and accountability.
- Apply the updated approach to risks and opportunities.
- Assess the relationship between the quality policy and the organisation’s context and strategic direction.
- Examine the requirements relating to employee awareness and quality culture.
- Conduct a gap analysis for ISO 9001:2026.
- Develop a transition plan and monitor its implementation.
- Assess the requirements of ISO 9001:2026 during audits based on objective evidence.
Programme and Method
Overview of ISO 9001:2026
- Evolution of ISO 9001
- 2015 and 2026 versions
- Purpose of the revision
- Current structure of the standard
- Alignment with management system standards
- Transition approach
Comparison of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026
- Unchanged fundamental principles
- Revised requirements
- New and strengthened wording
- Impacts on the audit approach
- Impacts on organisational practices
Context of the Organisation
- Evaluation of internal and external issues
- Interested parties and their expectations
- Scope of the quality management system
- Link to strategic direction
- Evaluation of the changing business environment
- Consideration of climate change issues
Leadership and Quality Culture
- Leadership by top management
- Ownership of the quality management system
- Development of a quality culture
- Accountability
- Ethical behaviour
- Supporting employee participation
- Evaluation of leadership during audits
Quality Policy and Strategic Alignment
- Purpose of the quality policy
- Relationship with the context of the organisation
- Alignment with strategic direction
- Supporting quality objectives
- Implementation and communication of the policy
- Evaluation of effectiveness
Risks and Opportunities
- Distinction between the concepts of risk and opportunity
- Identification of risks
- Identification of opportunities
- Actions to address risks
- Evaluation and use of opportunities
- Integration of actions into processes
- Evaluation of effectiveness
Quality Objectives and Planning of Changes
- Measurable quality objectives
- Alignment of objectives with strategic direction
- Responsibilities and resources
- Performance monitoring
- Planning of changes
- Evaluation of risks associated with planned changes
Support and Awareness
- Determination of resources
- Competence
- Employee awareness
- Awareness of quality culture
- Expectations for ethical behaviour
- Internal and external communication
- Management of organisational knowledge
Documented Information
- Documented information requirements
- Creation and updating of documents
- Control of records
- Management of digital records
- Access and information security
- Use as objective evidence during audits
Operational Planning and Control
- Management of operational processes
- Determination of customer requirements
- Design and development
- Externally provided processes, products and services
- Production and service provision
- Release of products and services
- Nonconforming outputs
Management of the Supply Chain and External Providers
- Evaluation of supplier risks
- Selection of external providers
- Performance monitoring
- Changing supply chain conditions
- Outsourced processes
- Supply chain resilience
Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring and measurement
- Customer satisfaction
- Data analysis
- Process performance
- Internal audits
- Management review
- Evaluation of the performance of the quality management system
Improvement
- Management of nonconformities
- Corrective action
- Root cause analysis
- Prevention of recurring problems
- Continual improvement
- Turning opportunities into improvements
ISO 9001:2026 Annex A
- Purpose of Annex A
- Explanation of the intent of the requirements
- Interpretation of key concepts
- Clarification of the approach to risks and opportunities
- Supporting the consistent application of the standard
- Use of Annex A during audits
Transition to ISO 9001:2026
- Evaluation of the existing system
- Gap analysis
- Identification of new requirements
- Development of the transition action plan
- Allocation of responsibilities
- Updating documentation
- Personnel training
- Internal audit and management review
Transition Practices for Sites
- Review of the existing quality management system
- Updating procedures and processes
- Development of quality culture practices
- Updating risk and opportunity assessments
- Review of quality objectives
- Ensuring employee awareness
- Preparation for the certification audit
Update for Auditors
- Impact of the new requirements on the audit approach
- Updating audit criteria
- Risk-based audit planning
- Auditing leadership and quality culture
- Evaluation of risks and opportunities
- Identification of objective evidence
- Interview and sampling techniques
- Accurate reporting of nonconformities
Planning the Transition Audit
- Scope of the transition audit
- Sampling of updated requirements
- Review of documents and records
- Evaluation of site practices
- Management interviews
- Collection of objective evidence
- Reporting of findings
Gap Analysis
- Evaluation of the current ISO 9001:2015 status
- Identification of new requirements
- Classification of conformity status
- Identification of gaps
- Prioritisation of actions
- Development of the transition timetable
Transition Timetable and Certification Process
- ISO 9001:2026 transition process
- Transition planning by organisations
- Surveillance and recertification audits
- Option of a separate transition audit
- Coordination with the certification body
- Management of the transition period
Case Studies
- ISO 9001:2015–2026 comparison exercises
- Gap analysis exercise
- Risk and opportunity assessment scenarios
- Quality culture assessments
- Examples of leadership audits
- Objective evidence assessments
- Transition audit scenarios
- Nonconformity writing exercises
Training Method
The training is delivered through presentations, comparison of the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026 requirements, case studies, gap analysis exercises, audit scenarios, objective evidence assessments and transition plan development exercises.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rule
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the ISO 9001:2026 Update Training for Auditors and Sites suitable for?
It is intended for auditors, lead auditors, internal auditors, quality managers, management system personnel, consultants and relevant personnel of ISO 9001-certified organisations involved in the transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
What is the main objective of the training?
The objective is to enable participants to understand the changes introduced by ISO 9001:2026 correctly, adapt their existing quality management systems to the new version and effectively assess the updated requirements during audits.
What are the key changes in ISO 9001:2026?
The new version places greater emphasis on leadership, quality culture, ethical behaviour and accountability; distinguishes more clearly between risks and opportunities; strengthens the link between the quality policy and strategic direction; and includes a new Annex A to support the interpretation of the requirements.
By when must organisations certified to ISO 9001:2015 complete the transition?
According to the transition guidance published by ISO, organisations certified to ISO 9001:2015 are expected to complete their transition by 30 September 2029.
Does the training include practical activities?
Yes. The training includes ISO 9001:2015–2026 comparisons, gap analysis, case studies, transition planning, audit scenarios and practical exercises in evaluating objective evidence.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
- ISO/TC 176 ISO 9001:2026 Transition Guidance
- ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary
- ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
- Exemplar Global ISO Standard Transition Requirements
- Relevant ISO and Exemplar Global guidance and transition documents