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Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor

Develop the competence to plan, conduct and manage internal audits of management systems based on ISO 19011, across any ISO management system standard.

3 daysof training
Internal Auditorintermediate level
ENlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Internal auditors of management systems
  • Quality, security and compliance staff
  • Consultants supporting internal audit programmes
  • Professionals building an internal audit profile

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor credential
  • The ability to plan and conduct internal audits
  • Command of the ISO 19011 audit process
  • A recognised internal audit profile applicable to any ISO standard

Course programme

Day 1 · Audit principles and ISO 19011
  • Management system and audit concepts
  • Audit principles and ISO 19011
  • The internal audit programme
Day 2 · Planning and conducting the audit
  • Preparing the audit
  • Conducting the audit on site
  • Evidence, findings and non-conformities
Day 3 · Reporting, follow-up and exam
  • Audit conclusions and reporting
  • Follow-up and corrective actions
  • Review and official exam

Exam, credits & certification

2 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
21 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified Management Systems Internal Auditor" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP
“Ricardo is skilled, thorough and self-reliant. He knows how to summarise or go deep into security issues depending on the audience: both governance questions and highly technical topics.”
Pierre-Luc M. · Cybersecurity Consulting Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. Knowing the fundamentals of ISO 27001 helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB material and exam for this course are available in the languages shown on this page. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
Does this apply to any ISO standard?
Yes. Based on ISO 19011, this course gives you generic internal audit competence that applies across ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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