Professional Track
Professional Track
ISO 9001 Auditor
Develop the skills to plan, conduct and evaluate audits against ISO 9001 in real organisational contexts.
Auditor
Quality
ISO 9001
Audit how the system works — not just whether it complies
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.
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.
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
The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Track prepares participants to audit quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001. Instead of focusing solely on checklists or reciting standard clauses, this programme teaches how to understand processes, assess risks and evaluate evidence systematically.
Through the Halderstone modular curriculum, participants learn the full internal audit cycle:
planning an audit based on risks and priorities,
conducting interviews and gathering objective evidence,
sampling processes and activities effectively,
analysing nonconformities, causes and improvement opportunities,
writing clear audit findings and reports,
and following up actions to ensure real improvement.
This track combines general auditing skills applicable to any ISO standard with quality-specific content required for ISO 9001. The modular approach also allows participants to transition easily into additional internal auditor tracks such as ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO 14001 by taking only a small number of extra modules.
The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Track prepares participants to audit quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001. Instead of focusing solely on checklists or reciting standard clauses, this programme teaches how to understand processes, assess risks and evaluate evidence systematically.
Through the Halderstone modular curriculum, participants learn the full internal audit cycle:
planning an audit based on risks and priorities,
conducting interviews and gathering objective evidence,
sampling processes and activities effectively,
analysing nonconformities, causes and improvement opportunities,
writing clear audit findings and reports,
and following up actions to ensure real improvement.
This track combines general auditing skills applicable to any ISO standard with quality-specific content required for ISO 9001. The modular approach also allows participants to transition easily into additional internal auditor tracks such as ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO 14001 by taking only a small number of extra modules.
Learning outcomes
After completing this track, participants will be able to:
Explain the purpose and principles of internal auditing within ISO 9001.
Plan internal audits based on risks, objectives and process maturity.
Apply interview techniques and evidence-gathering methods.
Evaluate how effectively processes meet requirements, customer expectations and planned results.
Identify and classify nonconformities and improvement opportunities.
Write concise, factual and actionable audit findings.
Conduct follow-up activities to verify corrective actions.
Communicate with auditees professionally and manage challenging situations.
Contribute to continual improvement through well-structured audit insights.
After completing this track, participants will be able to:
Explain the purpose and principles of internal auditing within ISO 9001.
Plan internal audits based on risks, objectives and process maturity.
Apply interview techniques and evidence-gathering methods.
Evaluate how effectively processes meet requirements, customer expectations and planned results.
Identify and classify nonconformities and improvement opportunities.
Write concise, factual and actionable audit findings.
Conduct follow-up activities to verify corrective actions.
Communicate with auditees professionally and manage challenging situations.
Contribute to continual improvement through well-structured audit insights.
Modular architecture
Two credentials with one track
Halderstone Professional Certificate in Management System Auditing
The Halderstone Professional Diploma in Management Systems Auditing certifies a strong, cross-standard foundation in management system auditing. It focuses on audit principles, methods and judgement that apply consistently across standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO/IEC 42001.
The diploma demonstrates that you can plan and conduct audits, gather and evaluate objective evidence, assess system effectiveness and formulate clear, defensible audit conclusions. It confirms your ability to audit management systems beyond checklists, with a focus on risk, performance and continual improvement.
This core diploma is shared across all Halderstone Auditor tracks and provides the foundation for adding additional audit specialisations with minimal additional effort.
The Halderstone Professional Diploma in Management Systems Auditing certifies a strong, cross-standard foundation in management system auditing. It focuses on audit principles, methods and judgement that apply consistently across standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO/IEC 42001.
The diploma demonstrates that you can plan and conduct audits, gather and evaluate objective evidence, assess system effectiveness and formulate clear, defensible audit conclusions. It confirms your ability to audit management systems beyond checklists, with a focus on risk, performance and continual improvement.
This core diploma is shared across all Halderstone Auditor tracks and provides the foundation for adding additional audit specialisations with minimal additional effort.
Halderstone Specialist Certificate in ISO 9001 Internal Auditing
This specialisation focuses on auditing quality management systems under ISO 9001. Participants apply the internal audit principles to evaluate process performance, management system requirements, customer satisfaction drivers and organisational risks.
Training includes interpreting ISO 9001 requirements in an auditing context, understanding quality risks, analysing process behaviours, detecting systemic issues and reporting findings in a way that supports meaningful improvement.
This specialisation focuses on auditing quality management systems under ISO 9001. Participants apply the internal audit principles to evaluate process performance, management system requirements, customer satisfaction drivers and organisational risks.
Training includes interpreting ISO 9001 requirements in an auditing context, understanding quality risks, analysing process behaviours, detecting systemic issues and reporting findings in a way that supports meaningful improvement.
Modular architecture
Module recognition across tracks
Previously completed modules are recognized, avoiding duplication when pursuing additional Halderstone tracks.
Core Modules
Specialization Modules
Capstone Project
Final Exam
Core Modules
Specialization Modules
Capstone Project
Final Exam
Core Modules
Specialization Modules
Capstone Project
Final Exam
Most auditing skills taught in this track are shared across other Halderstone auditor programmes. Participants can earn additional internal auditor specialisations—such as ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO 14001—by completing only the domain-specific modules, without repeating the auditing foundations.
This modular approach supports auditors who must work in multi-standard environments or integrated management systems.
Track composition
Track composition
Track composition
Full curriculum
Core modules
Shared foundations common to all tracks
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries
7 h
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries
7 h
System Foundations
Understand organisational context, stakeholders, and system boundaries
7 h
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems.
7 h
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems.
7 h
Risk Management Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of identifying, evaluating, treating, and monitoring risks and opportunities across management systems.
7 h
Objectives & Performance Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of objective setting, KPI definition, and KPI governance for management systems
7 h
Objectives & Performance Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of objective setting, KPI definition, and KPI governance for management systems
7 h
Objectives & Performance Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of objective setting, KPI definition, and KPI governance for management systems
7 h
Management Review Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of planning, conducting, and documenting management reviews using integrated inputs and decision-focused outputs
7 h
Management Review Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of planning, conducting, and documenting management reviews using integrated inputs and decision-focused outputs
7 h
Management Review Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of planning, conducting, and documenting management reviews using integrated inputs and decision-focused outputs
7 h
Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
7 h
Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
7 h
Improvement Management
Understand corrective actions, root cause analysis, action tracking, and effectiveness verification in management systems
7 h
Audit Foundations
Core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design.
7 h
Audit Foundations
Core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design.
7 h
Audit Foundations
Core audit mindset, evidence logic, materiality-based focus, and audit test plan design.
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Execution: Communication & Interviewing
Interview planning, questioning, and conversation control for reliable audit evidence
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure.
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure.
7 h
Audit Reporting & Follow-up
Understand how to write evidence-based findings, structure audit reports, and follow up agreed actions to verified closure.
7 h
Audit Programme Management
Understand audit programme governance, risk-informed audit portfolios, supplier audit integration, resourcing, and programme-level reporting
7 h
Audit Programme Management
Understand audit programme governance, risk-informed audit portfolios, supplier audit integration, resourcing, and programme-level reporting
7 h
Audit Programme Management
Understand audit programme governance, risk-informed audit portfolios, supplier audit integration, resourcing, and programme-level reporting
7 h
Supplier Audit Execution
Plan and conduct supplier audits using contract-based criteria, evidence targets, and disciplined audit documentation.
7 h
Supplier Audit Execution
Plan and conduct supplier audits using contract-based criteria, evidence targets, and disciplined audit documentation.
7 h
Supplier Audit Execution
Plan and conduct supplier audits using contract-based criteria, evidence targets, and disciplined audit documentation.
7 h
Third-party Auditing Context
Understand the accreditation–certification ecosystem, certification audit lifecycle, impartiality boundaries, and decision interfaces.
7 h
Third-party Auditing Context
Understand the accreditation–certification ecosystem, certification audit lifecycle, impartiality boundaries, and decision interfaces.
7 h
Third-party Auditing Context
Understand the accreditation–certification ecosystem, certification audit lifecycle, impartiality boundaries, and decision interfaces.
7 h
Specialization modules
Role-specific modules that deepen your expertise in ISO 9001 Auditing
Capstone project and final exam
Practical and theoretical demonstration of your acquired competence in ISO 9001 Auditing
The track concludes with:
a written exam covering audit principles, ISO 9001 interpretation and evidence evaluation, and
a practical audit assignment where participants audit part of a real or hypothetical QMS, gather evidence, write findings and present improvement insights.
Successful participants receive the Halderstone Professional Certificate in Internal Auditing and the Halderstone Specialist Certificate in ISO 9001 Internal Auditing.
Continuous learning
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Bring ISO requirements into everyday practice to reduce avoidable issues and strengthen the trust of your customers and stakeholders.
Ready to achieve mastery?
Bring ISO requirements into everyday practice to reduce avoidable issues and strengthen the trust of your customers and stakeholders.
Ready to achieve mastery?
Bring ISO requirements into everyday practice to reduce avoidable issues and strengthen the trust of your customers and stakeholders.