ISO 9001:2026 is set to replace ISO 9001:2015 on 16 September 2026 and every certified organisation now faces the same question: not whether to transition, but when, and what it will involve. This half-day briefing session cuts through the noise, giving auditors, quality professionals and business leaders a clear, practical understanding of what the revision means for their organisation and its quality management system (QMS). Note: this is a discussion-based briefing focused on the practical business implications of the revision. If you are a third-party auditor and you need only clause change information to the standard then you may prefer CQI and IRCA's dedicated eLearning course.Duration1/2 Day, 09.00 - 12.30Who should attend?This session is for you if you are: A quality manager, management representative or internal auditor wanting practical information on the ISO 9001:2026 revision A business leader or process owner preparing your organisation for transition to ISO 9001:2026 Responsible for a QMS already certified to ISO 9001:2015 and want to understand, and discuss, how the revised requirements are likely to affect your business Delegates should have a working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015. If you're new to ISO 9001, we'd recommend attending our ISO 9001:2026 Foundation course instead.Course objectivesThe key objective of this session is to give delegates a clear, practical understanding of what's changing in ISO 9001:2026 and the opportunity to discuss, in an open and interactive format, how these changes are likely to affect businesses and quality management systems.Course content An overview of the ISO 9001:2026 standard and the anticipated three-year transition period (to around September 2029) The revised emphasis on quality culture and ethical behaviour, and what this means for leadership Clarified requirements for risk-based thinking and for determining and addressing risks and opportunities The formal integration of climate change considerations into the quality management system Other structural and editorial changes, and what they mean in practice Open discussion: what the revision is likely to mean for your organisation, your QMS and your certification In-House CoursesIf you'd like this briefing delivered exclusively for your organisation, giving your team as much time as they need to plan changes and ask questions specific to your QMS then please get in touch to discuss this hereStyle of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have unrivalled quality management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, and local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationOn successful completion of an online assessment, delegates will receive an iqms Learning certificate of achievement.
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Build the confidence to understand ISO 14001:2026 and use environmental management as a practical tool for compliance, risk control, efficiency and business improvement. This CQI and IRCA Certified 1-day Foundation course provides a clear introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026. It is designed for managers, decision-makers, EMS representatives and aspiring auditors who need to understand the purpose, structure and practical application of ISO 14001. As environmental expectations increase across legislation, tenders, supply chains and customer requirements, organisations need people who can understand environmental impacts, support compliance obligations and contribute to continual improvement. This course explains the standard in plain, business-focused language so delegates can apply their learning with confidence.Duration1 Day, 08.30-17.00Who should attend?This course is ideal for: Managers and decision-makers who need a practical overview of ISO 14001:2026 and Environmental Management Systems. Environmental managers, coordinators, EMS representatives and staff responsible for maintaining or improving an existing EMS. Quality, health and safety, facilities, operations, estates and compliance professionals taking on environmental responsibilities. Anyone involved in implementation, transition planning, awareness raising or environmental performance improvement. Delegates who wish to progress to the registered 2-day EMS Auditor course but do not yet have prior EMS knowledge. Course objectivesThis course equips delegates with a practical understanding of environmental management principles and how ISO 14001:2026 is interpreted and implemented within an effective EMS. Describe the purpose, benefits and intended outcomes of an Environmental Management System. Explain the purpose, content and interrelationships of ISO 14001 and ISO 14004. Interpret key ISO 14001 requirements in the context of a functioning management system. Recognise how environmental aspects, impacts, compliance obligations and risk-based thinking support effective environmental control. Understand how objectives, monitoring, measurement and continual improvement support business performance. Course content Benefits of an effective EMS for compliance, customer confidence, tenders and business Essential environmental terminology and familiarisation with ISO 14001 definitions. Purpose, structure and intent of ISO 14001:2026 and an Environmental Management System. Environmental issues, aspects and impacts, including how to assess and determine significance. Organisational context, interested parties and risk-based thinking. Overview of key environmental legislation and the role of compliance obligations in an EMS. Setting meaningful environmental objectives and planning to achieve them. Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation and continual improvement. What are the benefitsAttendance will help delegates and their organisations: Decide how best to develop, maintain or improve an Environmental Management System and avoid common implementation problems. Build recognised environmental management awareness and strengthen career credentials. Understand how ISO 14001 supports legal compliance, operational control and improved decision-making. Demonstrate the commercial value of environmental management standards to customers, supply chains and internal stakeholders. Prepare more confidently for further EMS auditor training or ISO 14001 implementation activity. In-House CoursesIn-house delivery offers better value for organisations with several delegates and can be designed to closely match your sector, activities, environmental risks and existing management system arrangements. This option is ideal for teams who want a consistent understanding of ISO 14001:2026, practical examples relevant to their organisation and a focused discussion around implementation, transition or improvement priorities.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersThe course is delivered in a practical, accessible style that connects ISO 14001 requirements with real organisational decisions, compliance obligations and environmental performance improvement. Our course leaders have extensive experience in Environmental Management Systems across manufacturing, service and professional organisations, including Local and National Government. iqms Learning also brings international experience from work across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2805).
A one-day training awareness programme for those requiring an introduction to the ISO 9001:2026 standard and how it can be used to develop and improve quality management systems. This foundation course gives an introduction to the most widely used standard for Quality Management in the world. Creation of a successful quality system relies on more than reading the text in the standard; it demands an understanding of requirements and a considered application of the standard to the organisation. This course will provide delegates with an insight into the important world of quality standards, their development and the certification process.Duration1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00Who should attend?Specially designed for managers, supervisors, those with potential quality roles or anyone wishing to understand and assess the impact and relevance of quality management to their organisations. Also useful to anyone who needs an introduction to quality assurance or those wishing to attend the CQI and IRCA Certified training 2-day auditor course without prior experience of quality systems.Course objectivesThis course will equip delegates with an understanding of the development and application of Quality Management techniques and how the ISO 9001:2026 standard is interpreted and implemented. On completion of the course we expect delegates to be able to: Describe the purpose of a quality management system with relevance to the 7 principles of quality management Explain the purpose, content and interrelationships of ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 in the context of an effectively implemented business management system Course content Background to Quality Assurance Setting quality objectives The ISO 9001:2026 series standards Measurement and analysis Process Approach Continual improvement The 7 quality management principles Organisational Context ISO 9001 clause requirements Risk based thinking What are the benefitsAttendance will enable delegates to: Decide how best to develop the Quality Management Systems of their organisation Add to their quality management career credentials Understand the relevance of quality standards to their organisation Be able to set quality objectives. Demonstrate the competitive benefits of quality standards to their own and other organisations In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have extensive experience in Quality Management across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, service and professional organisations including Local, National and International Government. This wide experience enables them to make the course more interesting by using their relevant examples and case studies during workshop discussions. Our team of staff has extensive experience of working across cultural boundaries, through their work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.Certification Please note: ISO 9001 is currently being revised, with ISO 9001:2026 replacing ISO 9001:2015 from 16th September 2026. Our ISO 9001 courses are currently being updated to reflect the new requirements and are pending CQI and IRCA approval. The courses will be delivered to the 2026 version once the updated courses have received approval. Delegates successfully completing the approved course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate (2350).
