CQI IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course (PR381)
This ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Training Course is certified by CQI and IRCA and follows course specification PR381, which replaces PR328 for the 2015 edition. You learn to plan, conduct, report, and follow up first-, second-, and third-party audits of a quality management system (QMS) against ISO 9001:2026, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Over five days (40 hours), you work through a full audit cycle with case studies, role-play, and continuous assessment. When you pass the continuous assessment and the CQI and IRCA online exam, you receive a CQI and IRCA Certificate of Achievement. This certificate meets the formal training requirement for IRCA QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor membership.
What you will learn:
- Interpret ISO 9001:2026 requirements from an auditor's perspective
- Audit the new requirements on quality culture, ethical behavior, climate change, and risks and opportunities
- Plan and conduct first-, second-, and third-party audits, including transition audits
- Write and grade nonconformity reports backed by objective evidence
- Lead audit teams, opening meetings, and closing meetings
Prepare for Global Certification with Confidence
Why Certification Matters: The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) sets the global standard for management system auditors. Backed by CQI’s legacy since 1919, IRCA certification is your passport to international credibility, professional growth, and leadership in quality management.
TÜV Rheinland Academy - Your Trusted Training Partner: As an IRCA Approved Training Partner, TÜV Rheinland Academy delivers globally recognized auditor training for ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OHSMS, and ISO 27001 ISMS. Our programs are designed to equip professionals with the skills to audit effectively, lead confidently, and elevate quality across organizations.
What changed from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026?
The 2026 edition keeps the clause structure of 2015 and adds requirements on quality culture and ethical behaviour, climate change in the context of the organization, the separate treatment of risks and opportunities, and the prevention of human error. The ISO 9001:2026 Transition Training page lists each change by clause.
| Clause | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 9001:2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 Context of the organization | External and internal issues | Determine whether climate change is a relevant issue, carried over from Amendment 1:2024 |
| 5.1 Leadership and commitment | Commitment to the QMS | Promote a quality culture and ethical behaviour |
| 6.1 Risks and opportunities | Addressed together | Addressed as separate processes with separate actions |
| 6.3 Planning of changes | Changes carried out in a planned manner | More specific planning requirements |
| 7.1.4 Environment for the operation of processes | Social, psychological, and physical factors in a note | Factors stated more explicitly |
| 8.5.1 Control of production and service provision | Controlled conditions | Actions to prevent human error |
| 9.2 and 9.3 Internal audit and management review | Current requirements | More specific audit requirements and expanded management review inputs |
Benefits
Target group
The CQI and IRCA ISO 9001:2026 QMS Lead Auditor Training Course is for:
- Quality managers and engineers responsible for QMS implementation and maintenance
- Internal auditors preparing to lead second- and third-party ISO 9001 audits
- Compliance professionals in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, BPO, and government
- Advisers who support organizations on ISO 9001:2026 transition readiness
- Professionals pursuing IRCA membership as a QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor
- Organizations building in-house audit teams for ISO 9001 surveillance, transition, and recertification audits
Requirements
To successfully join this CQI-IRCA certified course, learners must meet the following criteria:
Recommended Knowledge
Participants should have a working understanding of:
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2026 requirements and QMS principles
- Familiarity with the PDCA cycle, process-based thinking, and ISO 19011
- Prior completion of an awareness or internal auditor course is strongly recommended
Admission Requirements
- Learners must pass a 15-item entry test with a minimum score of 11/15.
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English is essential, as all training, exercises, and the IRCA exam are in English.
- Participants should have relevant work experience in QMS, compliance, or auditing roles.
Pre-Assessment
- Registered participants will be given access to a pre-course self-assessment to help identify learning gaps and prepare for the training.
Online Examination Special Considerations
- Non-native English speakers are granted an additional 30 minutes in the online IRCA LATC exam.
- If further support is needed (due to a disability or religious requirement such as requesting a female proctor), participants must notify us early so a formal request can be submitted to CQI.
Data Privacy Notice
- Before training, all learners must sign a Data Consent Form in line with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). This permits the use of personal data solely for training delivery, certification processing, and CQI-IRCA reporting.
- All information is handled securely and used only for legitimate training and assessment purposes.
Training outline
Other information
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Additional information available via TÜV Rheinland Certipedia program.
- Training fees include access to digital materials and a Credsure.io certificate.
- For Classroom Trainings, an additional fee of ₱2,500 will be charged to cover ancillary costs.
- The total training fee, including any applicable ancillary costs, is subject to 12% VAT, unless stated otherwise.
- Payment should be made on or before the first day of training. Unsettled accounts must be paid within 30 working days, and late payments will incur a monthly interest charge of 2% until fully paid.
- We accept various payment methods; please reach out for instructions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- TÜV Rheinland Philippines reserves the right to postpone or cancel public courses for valid reasons.
- Unless the cancellation is initiated by TÜV Rheinland Philippines, all fees are non-refundable once registration is confirmed.
- Cancellations made five days or fewer before the training date are non-refundable, and full fees will be charged.
- Substitute delegates may be nominated at no extra cost, but their details must be provided at least three business days before the training date.
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