ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System
ISO9001P Qualification for Practitioners
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ISO 9001:2026 – Quality Management Systems – Requirements OVERVIEW ISO 9001:2026 is the latest internationally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It provides requirements for establishing, maintaining and continually improving a QMS that meets customer, statutory and regulatory requirements. Replacing ISO 9001:2015, it maintains the process-based and risk-based approach while strengthening focus on organisational strategy, quality culture, ethical behaviour, organisational knowledge, change management and continual improvement. Climate change considerations from the 2024 amendment are also integrated. ISO 9001:2026 applies to organisations of all sizes and sectors, supporting quality management, performance improvement and customer confidence. Organisations can benefit from: - Establishing an effective QMS - Aligning quality objectives with organisational strategy - Improving process performance - Strengthening risk and opportunity management - Enhancing quality culture and ethical behaviour - Managing organisational knowledge and change - Improving customer satisfaction and stakeholder confidence - Supporting continual improvement and evidence-based decisions - Preparing for internal, customer and certification audits The course covers the key changes and practical implications of transitioning from ISO 9001:2015. TARGET AUDIENCE - Quality Managers, Professionals, QMS Coordinators and Management Representatives - Process Owners and Functional Managers - Internal Auditors and those preparing to become Internal Auditors - Management and employees involved in QMS implementation or improvement - Those responsible for transitioning from ISO 9001:2015 - Those starting a career in Quality Management TRAINING CONTENT 1. Introduction, history and benefits of ISO 9001:2026 2. Quality Management Principles 3. Process-Based Quality Management Approach 4. PDCA and Risk-Based Thinking 5. Context of the Organisation 6. Leadership, Quality Culture and Ethical Behaviour 7. Planning 8. Support 9. Operation 10. Performance Evaluation 11. Improvement 12. ISO 9001:2026 – Transition from ISO 9001:2015 13. Annex A – Guidance for Understanding and Applying ISO 9001:2026 COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None. Previous ISO 9001 or QMS experience is beneficial but not required. DURATION 3 full days or 5 half days
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