ISO Auditor Qualification

An ISO auditor audits and evaluates, on the basis of objective evidence, whether an organization's management system is properly established and operated against the requirements of the relevant ISO standard — from document review and site checks to interviews and audit reporting.

• Document reviewReviews management system documents and records.
• On-site auditChecks that actual processes operate according to the criteria.
• Interviews and evidenceGathers objective audit evidence through interviews.
• Conformity assessmentDetermines conformity against the ISO standard's requirements.
• Audit reportingRecords and reports results and findings objectively.

• ISO9001Quality management
• ISO14001Environmental management
• ISO45001OH&S management
• ISO22000Food safety management
• ISO22716Cosmetics GMP
• ISO27001Information security
• ISO27701Privacy information
• ISO42001AI management

Our international lead auditor courses aim to develop capable lead auditors by teaching, through theory and practice, the qualities auditors need, the ability to identify nonconformities and how to write audit reports. Each module covers understanding of the management system, audit methods, communication skills and the auditor's role, with case studies, role play and clear feedback.

• STANDARDUnderstanding and applying the requirements of the relevant ISO standard accurately
• AUDITINGGathering objective evidence and evaluating management systems systematically
• COMMUNICATIONCommunicating smoothly with the auditee and conveying results clearly
• OBJECTIVITYAuditing fairly without influence from personal judgement or interests
• ANALYSISAnalysing information to determine conformity and nonconformity

1. Learn the standardStudy the ISO standard and management system requirements in your field.
2. Auditor trainingAcquire the knowledge and audit techniques auditors need.
3. ExaminationComplete the required examinations and assessments.
4. Audit experienceGain experience by taking part in real audits as required.
5. RegistrationRegister once training, experience and audit records meet the requirements.

1. 01Auditor TraineeAuditor Trainee

   Has the basic knowledge and training for ISO auditing and is gaining audit experience

2. 02AuditorAuditor

   Meets the training and audit experience requirements and can carry out audits independently

3. 03Lead AuditorLead Auditor

   Leads audit teams and audits on the basis of extensive experience and competence

※ Grade names and registration requirements may differ by personnel certification scheme.

• People who want to work as ISO auditors
• Staff responsible for ISO certification at their company
• Professionals in quality, environment and health & safety
• Anyone wanting deeper expertise in ISO management systems
• People preparing for ISO consulting or auditing
• Anyone developing management system competence