The Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor training course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for conducting and managing internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices. In this comprehensive three-day course, you will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of internal auditing, the competence required for internal auditors, and how to effectively prepare, conduct, and follow up on internal audits.
This training course will enable you to establish and continually improve an internal audit program within your organization, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this training course, you will be able to:
This training course provides:
Who should attend?This training course is intended for:
PrerequisitesBasic knowledge of the common structure and requirements of management system standards (MSSs)
Introduction to management systems and the role of internal audits in supporting organizational objectives. Participants will explore the guidelines of ISO 19011, gain an understanding of the principles of auditing, and learn about the ethical requirements, responsibilities, and competencies expected of internal auditors. The day also covers audit terminology, risk-based thinking, and the importance of maintaining objectivity and impartiality throughout the audit process.
Learn how to develop, implement, and manage an internal audit program that aligns with organizational goals and management system requirements. Participants will explore audit planning techniques, audit scope and criteria definition, resource allocation, and audit scheduling. The day also covers preparing audit documentation, creating audit checklists, and conducting effective opening meetings.
Develop the practical skills needed to conduct internal audits effectively. Topics include collecting and verifying audit evidence, interviewing auditees, identifying and documenting audit findings, and communicating results. Participants will also learn how to prepare audit reports, conduct closing meetings, evaluate corrective actions, and perform follow-up activities to ensure continual improvement and management system effectiveness.
The “PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental internal audit concepts and principles
Domain 2: Managing an internal audit program and preparing internal audits
Domain 3: Planning, conducting, and closing an internal audit
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams – PECB Help Center.
You can apply for one of the credentials listed in the following table after passing the exam. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor certification are as follows:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified Management Systems Provisional Internal Auditor | PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor | PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor exam | Two years of general work experience; At least one year in the implementation, operation and/or auditing of management systems | At least 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the auditing activities should follow the best auditing practices and include activities such as:
Duration: 3 days
Price: 20 900 NOK
Language: English
Format: Classroom, virtual classroom, or in-house delivery.
Hva lærer jeg på kurset Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor?
Kurset gir en innføring i hvordan interne revisjoner planlegges, gjennomføres og følges opp i henhold til ISO 19011. Du lærer revisjonsprinsipper, revisjonsprogrammer, rapportering og oppfølging av funn.
Trenger jeg tidligere erfaring med revisjon?
Nei, kurset er egnet både for personer som er nye innen internrevisjon og for dem som ønsker å formalisere eller videreutvikle sin kompetanse.
Hvem passer kurset for?
Kurset passer for interne revisorer, kvalitetsansvarlige, compliance-ansvarlige, ledere og andre som deltar i eller har ansvar for revisjonsaktiviteter i virksomheten.
Hvilken sertifisering får jeg?
Etter bestått eksamen får du PECB Certified Management Systems Provisional Internal Auditor sertifiseringen. Det finnes også videre grader, avhengig av erfaring og kompetanse, se tabellen under sertifisering.
Får jeg ISO-standaren?
Nei, men du får tilgang til en lånestandar som du kan bruke under kurset og eksamen.
Kan jeg bruke kompetansen på flere typer ledelsessystemer?
Ja, metodikken som gjennomgås på kurset kan anvendes på kvalitetsstyring, informasjonssikkerhet, miljøledelse, kontinuitetsstyring og andre ledelsessystemer.
