Build the knowledge to understand and apply ISO 9001:2026
ISO 9001:2026 - Understanding and Applying the Revised Standard is designed to help quality professionals and quality management systems auditors understand, interpret and apply the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 in a clear, practical and structured way.
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This on-demand e-learning course provides a comprehensive comparison between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026, helping you understand:
- what has changed
- how to interpret these updates
- what they mean for the management, audit, and continual improvement of quality management systems
Through relatable scenarios, practical activities and knowledge checks, you will explore how the 2026 revision may influence the design, application and continual improvement of your QMS, as well as audit focus, evidence gathering and competency judgements. The course also highlights how organisations and auditors can demonstrate and verify conformity within the updated framework effectively.
CPD certificate: You will receive a CPD (continuing professional development) certificate for your records once the course is completed. For IRCA members with QMS certification, details of your completion will be passed automatically to the Member Journey team, who will mark your record as updated to the 2026 version of the standard, saving you the time of submitting CPD evidence manually.
Once you've completed the course, you'll be able to:
- Identify and interpret the key amendments introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and explain the intent behind the changes.
- Explain how the revised requirements affect QMS processes, controls and performance expectations, and what these changes mean for organisations preparing for transition.
- Evaluate how the updated requirements influence QMS audit planning, execution, and reporting, including impacts on audit criteria and evidence expectations.
- Apply the revised requirements in real-world QMS auditing and quality management scenarios, demonstrating correct interpretation and decision making.
- Integrate new and revised requirements into existing auditing methods, tools and resources, and organisational QMS practices, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001:2026.
- Support organisational readiness for transition audits, including identifying gaps, preparing evidence and guiding teams through required updates.
Who this course is for: This course is for anyone involved in implementing, managing, maintaining, auditing, or providing training related to ISO 9001.This includes CQI members and IRCA-certified auditors; other quality professionals; internal, supply chain, and conformity assessment body auditors; consultants; and trainers.
Technical requirements: You’ll need a stable internet connection to run the course, and an internet browser (Edge, Safari, Firefox or Chrome). The course will work on all screen sizes, but we recommend using a tablet or larger screen for the best experience.
Resources: Due to copyright restrictions, wording from the standard cannot be reproduced; you may find it useful to have a copy of it available to refer to as you work through the course. This can be purchased on the ISO website.
Duration: 2 hours
Delivery method: On-demand e-learning
Enrolment period: You will have access to the course for the duration of the transition period.
Price: CQI/IRCA members: £30, non-members: £39
(Prices exclude tax. Any applicable tax will be added at checkout)