Professional Track
ISO 9001 Auditor Track
Develop the skills to plan, conduct and evaluate audits against ISO 9001 in real organisational contexts
Professional Track
ISO 9001 Auditor Track
Develop the skills to plan, conduct and evaluate audits against ISO 9001 in real organisational contexts
Professional Track
ISO 9001 Auditor Track
Develop the skills to plan, conduct and evaluate audits against ISO 9001 in real organisational contexts

Audit how the system works, not just whether it complies
By focusing on processes, risks and evidence, this track builds the capability to assess how well a quality management system actually supports objectives, performance and improvement.

Audit how the system works, not just whether it complies
By focusing on processes, risks and evidence, this track builds the capability to assess how well a quality management system actually supports objectives, performance and improvement.

Audit how the system works, not just whether it complies
By focusing on processes, risks and evidence, this track builds the capability to assess how well a quality management system actually supports objectives, performance and improvement.
Overview
Overview
Overview
The ISO 9001 Auditor Track prepares participants to audit quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001. Instead of focusing solely on checklists or reciting standard clauses, it teaches how to understand processes, assess risks and evaluate evidence systematically.
The track covers the full audit life cycle and enables effective QMS audits in internal auditing, supplier auditing as well as third-party auditing contexts.
The ISO 9001 Auditor Track prepares participants to audit quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001. Instead of focusing solely on checklists or reciting standard clauses, it teaches how to understand processes, assess risks and evaluate evidence systematically.
The track covers the full audit life cycle and enables effective QMS audits in internal auditing, supplier auditing as well as third-party auditing contexts.
Target audience
Target audience
Target audience
Current or aspiring internal, supplier, or third-party auditors who want to audit quality management systems against ISO 9001
Quality managers or process owners seeking to transition into QMS auditing roles
Auditors from other management system domains who want to extend their audit competence to quality management
Practising ISO 9001 auditors who want to strengthen audit judgement, process-based auditing, and value-adding audit outcomes
Current or aspiring internal, supplier, or third-party auditors who want to audit quality management systems against ISO 9001
Quality managers or process owners seeking to transition into QMS auditing roles
Auditors from other management system domains who want to extend their audit competence to quality management
Practising ISO 9001 auditors who want to strengthen audit judgement, process-based auditing, and value-adding audit outcomes
Learning outcomes
In this track, you will acquire the following capabilities.
Learning outcomes
In this track, you will acquire the following capabilities.
Learning outcomes
In this track, you will acquire the following capabilities.
Understand and interpret ISO 9001 requirements reliably
Interpret ISO 9001 requirements consistently across different organisational contexts
Understand how quality management systems are structured and applied in practice
Plan and conduct audits in a structured manner
Plan and perform internal, supplier and third-party QMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011
Apply appropriate audit techniques to gather objective and verifiable audit evidence
Evaluate conformity and audit findings professionally
Assess conformity of a QMS against ISO 9001 requirements and defined criteria
Formulate clear, well-founded audit findings and nonconformities
Communicate audit results and support improvement
Communicate audit results professionally to auditees and management
Contribute to improvement by providing clear, actionable audit feedback
Understand and interpret ISO 9001 requirements reliably
Interpret ISO 9001 requirements consistently across different organisational contexts
Understand how quality management systems are structured and applied in practice
Plan and conduct audits in a structured manner
Plan and perform internal, supplier and third-party QMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011
Apply appropriate audit techniques to gather objective and verifiable audit evidence
Evaluate conformity and audit findings professionally
Assess conformity of a QMS against ISO 9001 requirements and defined criteria
Formulate clear, well-founded audit findings and nonconformities
Communicate audit results and support improvement
Communicate audit results professionally to auditees and management
Contribute to improvement by providing clear, actionable audit feedback
Professional positioning
Build a recognised competence profile as an auditor for ISO 9001 across different organisational contexts
Assess quality management systems in a structured, independent and standard-compliant manner, and substantiate audit findings professionally
Act as a competent professional counterpart to organisations, management, certification bodies and other auditors
Track ID
HAT-QM-A
Duration
~20 days
Language
English
List price
CHF 9,000
Excl. VAT. VAT may apply depending on customer location and status.
Programmes tailored to your organizational needs
Programmes tailored to your organizational needs
Modular system
Reuse of modules across tracks
Modular system
Reuse of modules across tracks
Modular system
Reuse of modules across tracks
Previously completed modules are recognized, avoiding duplication when pursuing additional Halderstone tracks.
If you later decide to extend your auditing competence to additional areas and ISO standards, you can earn additional auditor credentials without repeating the common core. This allows you to build an integrated competence profile step by step with limited additional effort.
Scalable credential model
Two credentials with one track
Scalable credential model
Two credentials with one track
Scalable credential model
Two credentials with one track
Core credential — shared foundation
Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing
Cross-domain auditing foundation
Applicable across multiple ISO standards
Reusable foundation for other auditor tracks
Core credential — shared foundation
Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing
Cross-domain auditing foundation
Applicable across multiple ISO standards
Reusable foundation for other auditor tracks
Core credential — shared foundation
Halderstone Diploma in Management System Auditing
Cross-domain auditing foundation
Applicable across multiple ISO standards
Reusable foundation for other auditor tracks
Specialisation credential — domain focus
Halderstone Certified ISO 9001 Auditor
Fundamentals of quality management
Ability to audit ISO 9001-specific requirements
Specialisation credential — domain focus
Halderstone Certified ISO 9001 Auditor
Fundamentals of quality management
Ability to audit ISO 9001-specific requirements
Specialisation credential — domain focus
Halderstone Certified ISO 9001 Auditor
Fundamentals of quality management
Ability to audit ISO 9001-specific requirements
Overview
Full curriculum
The curriculum below shows all modules included in this learning path. Core modules are shared across tracks and are recognised if already completed.
Overview
Full curriculum
The curriculum below shows all modules included in this learning path. Core modules are shared across tracks and are recognised if already completed.
Overview
Full curriculum
The curriculum below shows all modules included in this learning path. Core modules are shared across tracks and are recognised if already completed.
Core modules
Shared foundations common to all Auditor tracks
Management system core
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Management system core
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Management system core
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Auditing core
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Auditing core
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Auditing core
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Auditing domain-agnostic ISO standard clauses
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Auditing domain-agnostic ISO standard clauses
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Auditing domain-agnostic ISO standard clauses
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Specialization modules
Role-specific modules that deepen your expertise in ISO 9001 Auditing
Domain competence in Quality Management and ISO 9001
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Domain competence in Quality Management and ISO 9001
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Domain competence in Quality Management and ISO 9001
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Auditing ISO 9001-specific clauses
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Auditing ISO 9001-specific clauses
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Auditing ISO 9001-specific clauses
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Final assessment
Practical and theoretical demonstration of your acquired competence as ISO 9001 Auditor
Capstone project
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Capstone project
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Capstone project
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Final exam
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Final exam
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Final exam
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Good to know
Answers to common questions
Good to know
Answers to common questions
Good to know
Answers to common questions
What is included in a Halderstone professional track?
What is included in a Halderstone professional track?
What is included in a Halderstone professional track?
Are the tracks aligned with recognised standards such as ISO?
Are the tracks aligned with recognised standards such as ISO?
Are the tracks aligned with recognised standards such as ISO?
Do I need to complete all modules in the track?
Do I need to complete all modules in the track?
Do I need to complete all modules in the track?
Can I attend individual modules without enrolling in the full track?
Can I attend individual modules without enrolling in the full track?
Can I attend individual modules without enrolling in the full track?
Are modules recognised across different Halderstone tracks?
Are modules recognised across different Halderstone tracks?
Are modules recognised across different Halderstone tracks?
Is this track suitable if I am new to the topic?
Is this track suitable if I am new to the topic?
Is this track suitable if I am new to the topic?
How long does it take to complete the track?
How long does it take to complete the track?
How long does it take to complete the track?
What if I am unsure whether this track is right for me?
What if I am unsure whether this track is right for me?
What if I am unsure whether this track is right for me?
Continuous learning
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Continuous learning
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