How to Become a Lead Auditor or Auditor: What Training Courses Are Required?

What Training Do You Need to Become an Auditor?

One of the most frequently asked questions by people starting an auditing career is, “What training should I take to become an auditor or lead auditor?” However, simply answering “You should take lead auditor training” is not enough. Becoming a professional management system auditor is a process that involves understanding the standard, learning auditing methodology, gaining practical audit experience, developing industry-specific knowledge, and demonstrating the competencies required for the desired auditor level.

In short, a suitable roadmap for someone new to auditing is to first learn the management system standard they wish to audit, then take ISO 19011-based auditing methodology or internal auditor training, and, if their goal is professional third-party auditing, progress to lead auditor training for the relevant standard.

There is, however, an important distinction: Successfully completing lead auditor training is not the same as being professionally authorized or registered as a Lead Auditor. International personnel certification systems such as CQI/IRCA may assess specific audit experience, audit days, team leadership experience, and professional competency criteria in addition to a certificate of successful training completion.

Therefore, before choosing the appropriate training, it is essential to determine what type of auditing you intend to undertake.

What Is the Difference Between an Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor?

Understanding the terminology is essential before beginning an auditing career. Although the terms internal auditor, auditor, and lead auditor are sometimes used interchangeably, they may differ in terms of duties, responsibilities, and levels of competence.

Internal Auditor: A person who evaluates the conformity, effectiveness, and implementation of an organization’s own management system. Internal audits are also known as first-party audits. Internal auditors assess the organization’s processes, documentation, practices, and performance indicators.

Second-Party Auditor: An auditor who evaluates the systems of a supplier, contractor, or business partner on behalf of an organization. Second-party audits play a particularly important role in supplier evaluation and supply chain management.

Third-Party Auditor: An auditor who performs management system certification audits on behalf of an independent certification body. Management system certification activities conducted under ISO/IEC 17021-1 constitute third-party conformity assessment activities.

Lead Auditor: An experienced auditor responsible for managing the audit team and leading activities such as audit planning, assignment of duties, opening and closing meetings, evaluation of audit findings, team coordination, and finalization of the audit report.

Thus, the difference between becoming an auditor and becoming a lead auditor is not merely a matter of training; it also involves practical experience and leadership.

What Training Is Required to Become a Lead Auditor?

The training roadmap for someone who wants to become a lead auditor can generally be planned as follows:

1. Foundation/awareness training in the management system standard to be audited
2. Advanced training on the standard’s requirements and implementation
3. ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Training
4. Internal Auditor Training for the relevant standard
5. Lead Auditor Training for the relevant standard
6. Industry-specific technical and regulatory training
7. Supplementary training in risk management, root cause analysis, reporting, and problem-solving
8. Practical audit experience and maintenance of audit records

Not every participant must necessarily take all these courses in the same order. Existing knowledge, professional experience, industry, and career goals may change the sequence. For example, a quality manager who has applied ISO 9001 for many years may proceed directly from introductory training to internal auditor or lead auditor training, whereas someone entirely new to the field would be better served by learning the standard’s requirements first.

1. First, Learn the Standard You Want to Audit

Knowledge of auditing techniques alone is insufficient. An auditor must also be able to interpret the requirements of the management system being audited correctly.

For example, if you want to become an ISO 9001 quality management system auditor, you need to understand quality management principles, the context of the organization, leadership, risks and opportunities, support processes, operations, performance evaluation, and improvement.

A professional seeking to become an ISO 14001 auditor must understand environmental aspects, environmental impacts, compliance obligations, the life cycle perspective, and environmental performance.

For an ISO 45001 auditor, hazard identification, occupational health and safety risks, worker consultation and participation, legal obligations, and operational control become particularly important.

ISO/IEC 27001 audits require technical knowledge of information security risks, information assets, risk assessment, risk treatment, the Information Security Management System, and applicable controls.

Therefore, the first question in an auditing career should not be “Which auditor training should I take?” but rather “Which management system do I want to specialize in?”

Those planning a career in quality management can explore the Integral Bureau Quality Management Systems Training section.

2. Why Is ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Training Important?

ISO 19011 is one of the principal international guidelines for conducting management system audits. The standard addresses auditing principles, managing an audit program, conducting audits, and evaluating auditor competence.

ISO 19011 training aims to help an auditor move beyond being merely “someone who checks clauses of a standard” and develop a systematic auditing approach.

Defining audit objectives, establishing the scope, determining audit criteria, preparing an audit plan, collecting objective evidence, interviewing techniques, sampling, developing findings, writing nonconformities, reporting, and follow-up activities are fundamental parts of this approach.

The ISO 19011 Management Systems Internal Auditing Training offered by Integral Bureau is one of the programs professionals may consider to learn the audit process systematically.

Currency note: ISO 19011:2026, the fourth edition of ISO 19011, was published in May 2026. When choosing training, it is important to check whether the program takes the current auditing approach into account.

The latest ISO standard can be accessed on the ISO 19011:2026 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems page.

3. Who Needs Internal Auditor Training?

Internal Auditor Training is among the most important courses for people who want to conduct management system audits within an organization.

Internal auditor training generally covers evaluating a standard’s requirements from an audit perspective, audit planning, preparing checklists and questions, collecting objective evidence, identifying nonconformities, preparing reports, and following up on corrective actions.

For example, professionals working in quality management systems can develop the auditing approach needed for internal quality management system audits through ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training.

Internal auditor training is especially valuable for professionals in the following positions:

• Quality managers and quality specialists
• Management system coordinators
• Environmental and sustainability specialists
• Occupational health and safety professionals
• Food safety team members
• Information security specialists
• Supplier quality engineers
• Process owners
• Compliance and risk management professionals
• Individuals planning a career in consulting

Internal auditing can also be extremely useful for gaining real audit practice before transitioning to a professional lead auditor career.

4. When Should You Take Lead Auditor Training?

Lead auditor training is intended for professionals who want to conduct management system audits at a more advanced level and develop the competencies needed to lead an audit team.

In addition to standard requirements, lead auditor courses generally cover the third-party auditing approach, audit programs, audit planning, audit team management, opening meetings, interviewing techniques, evaluation of audit evidence, classification of nonconformities, closing meetings, reporting, and follow-up processes.

Those wishing to advance in quality management can find detailed information about ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training.

However, there is a critical point: Attending a lead auditor course does not mean that a person becomes a professional third-party lead auditor that same day.

Training is an important stage in developing the necessary theoretical and practical competencies. Registering with a personnel certification scheme or being assigned as an active auditor at a certification body may additionally require work experience, sector-specific qualifications, audit experience, and compliance with the organization’s competency criteria.

Is Lead Auditor Training Alone Sufficient to Become a Lead Auditor?

No. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood issues in an auditing career.

A person may successfully complete Lead Auditor training and receive a Certificate of Successful Completion. However, the training certificate does not automatically mean that the person will be appointed as a professional third-party lead auditor.

For example, applicants for professional Auditor or Lead Auditor status under the CQI/IRCA scheme must demonstrate verifiable audit experience as well as appropriate training.

According to the criteria published by CQI/IRCA, the Auditor grade requires evidence of management system audit experience in addition to successful completion of an IRCA-approved Auditor/Lead Auditor course in the relevant scheme. At the Lead Auditor grade, experience leading an audit team is required in addition to meeting the Auditor requirements.

Current application conditions and any scheme-specific requirements should always be checked directly against official CQI/IRCA resources.

Is Audit Experience Required to Become a CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor?

Yes. Actual audit experience is an important criterion in international auditor registration schemes such as CQI/IRCA.

The criteria published by IRCA expect management system audits used for the Auditor grade to cover the full audit cycle. At the Lead Auditor grade, candidates must also demonstrate audits in which they led the audit team.

The reason for this approach is clear: auditing is not a profession that can be learned through theory alone.

During a real audit, an auditor must:

• communicate with different personalities,
• distinguish evidence from opinions,
• manage time,
• sample critical processes appropriately,
• follow the audit trail,
• evaluate conflicting information,
• describe nonconformities objectively,
• maintain professional communication with the audited organization,
• manage the allocation of duties within the team

in carrying out their duties.

Most of these skills develop through practice and actual auditing experience.

What Training Is Required to Become an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor?

An example training sequence for those seeking to become quality management system auditors could be:

1. ISO 9001 Quality Management System Foundation/Awareness Training
2. ISO 9001 Standard Requirements Training
3. ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Training
4. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training
5. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training
6. Risk management and process approach training
7. Root cause analysis and corrective action training
8. Practical audit experience

There is also an important update to consider in the ISO 9001 field. According to the timetable published by ISO, the new edition of ISO 9001 is in the publication process as ISO 9001:2026 in September 2026. Therefore, when selecting ISO 9001:2015 training or a lead auditor program, it is important to evaluate the training provider’s transition plan and whether update courses are available.

Integral Bureau’s current quality management system programs can be followed on the Quality Management Systems Training page.

What Training Is Needed to Become an ISO 14001 Lead Auditor?

A professional who wants to become an environmental management system auditor must have sufficient technical knowledge of environmental matters as well as auditing methodology.

ISO 14001 auditors are expected to be able to evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, legal and other obligations, resource use, waste management, emissions, emergencies, the life cycle perspective, and environmental performance.

A suggested training path for ISO 14001 is:

1. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Awareness Training
2. ISO 14001 Requirements Training
3. ISO 19011 Auditing Training
4. ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training
5. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training
6. Environmental legislation and industry-specific environmental risk training
7. Practical audit experience

An important change took place in this field in 2026, when ISO 14001:2026 was published and replaced the previous 2015 edition. Therefore, new participants should preferably consider programs that cover the current version.

Integral Bureau’s relevant programs are available on the Environmental Management Systems Training page.

What Training Is Required to Become an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor?

Occupational Health and Safety Management System auditing is one of the fields in which technical expertise is particularly important.

An ISO 45001 auditor needs sufficient knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, operational control, worker consultation and participation, emergency preparedness, performance evaluation, incident investigation, and applicable occupational health and safety legislation.

For professionals planning a career in this field, ISO 45001 foundation training, ISO 45001 internal auditor training, ISO 19011 auditing training, and ISO 45001 lead auditor training may be complementary programs.

Integral Bureau’s relevant training options can be explored on the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training page.

What Training Is Required to Become an ISO 27001 Auditor?

Information security auditing is a field that requires technical knowledge and a risk management perspective alongside management system expertise.

ISO/IEC 27001 auditors must understand concepts such as information assets, confidentiality-integrity-availability principles, information security risk assessment, risk treatment, incident management, access controls, supplier security, business continuity, technological controls, and the Statement of Applicability.

Those planning a career in information security can start with ISO/IEC 27001 awareness or requirements training, proceed to internal auditor training and the ISO 19011 approach, and, if they have professional auditing goals, take ISO/IEC 27001 lead auditor training.

Integral Bureau’s related content is available in the Information Security Training section.

What Training Is Required to Become a Food Safety Auditor or Lead Auditor?

An auditing career in the food industry may require more industry-specific knowledge than general management system auditing.

In programs such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or BRCGS, auditors must understand topics including HACCP, prerequisite programs, food safety hazards, microbiological and chemical risks, allergens, traceability, food defense, food fraud, product withdrawal, and recall procedures.

For example, professionals seeking development in FSSC 22000 may consider the FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training program.

Professionals who want to work with BRCGS standards should also review the program’s own auditor and lead auditor qualification requirements. Programs offered by Integral Bureau are listed on the BRCGS Approved Training page.

In food safety auditing, not only the training certificate but also educational background, industry experience, product category knowledge, and competency criteria defined by the scheme owner may be important.

Can Someone Who Is a Lead Auditor for One Standard Also Be a Lead Auditor for Other Standards?

Not automatically.

For example, an experienced ISO 9001 lead auditor cannot conduct ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO/IEC 27001 audits solely on the basis of their ISO 9001 qualification.

Although their auditing methodology provides an important foundation, they must also gain knowledge of the new management system standard’s requirements and the relevant sector-specific competencies.

Some personnel certification schemes offer transition or conversion training to professionals already registered as auditors in another management system scheme. However, the conditions for acceptance are determined by the relevant organization.

Therefore, professionals who want to audit multiple management systems should check the current training and experience requirements for each scheme separately.

Is It Advantageous to Become an Integrated Management System Auditor?

Because ISO management system standards share a common management system structure, various systems—including quality, environment, occupational health and safety, energy, and information security—can be implemented in an integrated way in many organizations.

Auditors competent in more than one standard can assess organizational processes more holistically.

For example, in the same production process, the following can be evaluated:

• product and process quality under ISO 9001,
• environmental impacts under ISO 14001,
• worker safety under ISO 45001,
• energy performance under ISO 50001

simultaneously.

Therefore, gaining competence in multiple management system standards at later stages of an auditing career may broaden professional opportunities.

What Competencies Does a Successful Auditor Need?

Becoming a good auditor involves much more than memorizing clauses of standards.

Important competencies for auditors include analytical thinking, impartiality, ethical conduct, communication skills, active listening, asking appropriate questions, time management, observational skills, reporting, problem-solving, and professional judgment.

An auditor should not automatically treat every problem encountered as a nonconformity; they must correctly relate audit criteria, objective evidence, and findings.

Likewise, an auditor’s role is not to provide consultancy or impose their own solution, but rather to evaluate a management system’s conformity with specified criteria using objective evidence.

At the lead auditor level, additional competencies include team leadership, conflict management, meeting management, assignment of responsibilities, knowledge of audit programs, and comprehensive evaluation of audit results.

Does Auditor Competence Really Affect Audit Quality?

Academic studies also show that auditor competence is critical to audit effectiveness.

The study “A Draft Framework for Quality Management System Auditor Education”, published in The TQM Journal, demonstrates that modern quality management system auditors need not only ISO 9001 knowledge but also a broad range of competencies, including reporting, communication, analytical thinking, technological knowledge, objectivity, ethics, and professionalism.

Another study, “Unleashing the Potential of Internal Audits: A Review and Research Agenda”, published in Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, provides an important academic framework suggesting that internal management system audits should be seen not merely as conformity checks but also as tools that can contribute to organizational learning and improvement.

A study published in Türkiye, “Development of a Scale for Measuring the Effectiveness of Internal and External Audit Activities Used in Quality Management Systems”, also emphasizes the importance of the effectiveness of internal and external audits to quality management system performance.

These studies support the view that professional auditing training should be undertaken not merely to obtain certificates but to improve actual audit quality.

Why Is ISO/IEC 17021 Important for Becoming a Third-Party Certification Auditor?

While ISO 19011 provides guidance on management system auditing, the ISO/IEC 17021 series plays a critical role in third-party management system certification activities.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 specifies the principles and requirements for competence, consistency, and impartiality of bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.

Understanding this framework can be a significant advantage for someone aiming to become an auditor at a professional certification body.

There may also be additional auditor competence documents in the ISO/IEC 17021 series for different management systems. This demonstrates why it is incorrect to assume that the same auditing technique is sufficient for every industry.

Is Industry Experience Important for Becoming a Lead Auditor?

Yes. Especially in third-party audits, it is extremely important that an auditor understands the operations of the industry being audited.

The processes of an automotive manufacturer are not the same as the risks faced by a hospital, software company, food producer, or chemical plant.

An auditor should understand an industry’s:

• core production or service processes,
• critical quality points,
• legal and regulatory requirements,
• technological infrastructure,
• customer expectations,
• key operational risks

to perform effective audits.

Therefore, professional experience in engineering, food, the environment, occupational safety, information technology, or other fields can be an important competency asset in an auditing career.

What Should You Consider Before Enrolling in Lead Auditor Training?

Training should not be selected solely on the basis of price or the certificate’s name.

First, consider the answers to the following questions:

• Which standard and which version does the training cover?
• Does the training have national or international approval?
• Is a certificate of attendance or a certificate of successful completion issued?
• Is there an examination?
• Does the course include practical audit scenarios?
• Does the trainer have actual fieldwork and auditing experience?
• Is the training recognized by the intended personnel certification scheme?
• Are resit examinations or support available after the training?
• Does the program cover the current version of the standard?
• Is your goal internal auditing, supplier auditing, or third-party auditing?

It is particularly important for those planning to apply to an international auditor registration scheme to confirm that the training is accepted by that scheme before enrolling.

Are a Certificate of Attendance and a Certificate of Successful Completion the Same?

No.

Some training programs issue a certificate of attendance to everyone who participates, while participants who successfully meet examination or continuous assessment criteria may receive a separate certificate of successful completion.

In professional auditor registration schemes, attendance alone may not be considered sufficient. For example, IRCA applications require proof of successful completion of the relevant auditor training.

Therefore, people taking lead auditor training for career development should verify the type of certificate before the course begins.

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Auditors?

Artificial intelligence and digital auditing tools may increasingly be used in management system audits to review documents, analyze data, identify patterns in large record sets, pinpoint high-risk areas, and speed up audit preparation.

However, professional management system auditing involves much more than reviewing documents.

Auditors must understand processes, interview employees, make observations, evaluate conflicting evidence, interpret context, exercise impartial professional judgment, and assess the significance of audit findings.

Therefore, successful auditors of the future can be expected to be professionals who know not only standards and auditing methodology but also how to use data analysis and AI-assisted working tools.

Rather than replacing an auditor’s responsibility for decisions, artificial intelligence should be seen as a tool that can support an auditor’s analytical capabilities when used appropriately.

Where Should I Start an Auditing Career If I Have No ISO Knowledge?

For someone who has never received training in management systems, the most suitable starting point is foundation or awareness training in their chosen standard.

For example, someone interested in quality may first learn the requirements of ISO 9001. They can then learn auditing methodology through ISO 19011 or ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training.

After gaining experience in real internal audits and developing a better understanding of management system practices, progressing to lead auditor training can provide a stronger learning process.

If the goal is professional third-party auditing, the experience requirements of the relevant personnel certification scheme or certification body should be followed after successfully completing suitable lead auditor training.

I Am a Quality Manager. Can I Take Lead Auditor Training Directly?

Professionals who actively implement ISO 9001, participate in internal audits, and have sufficient management system experience may be able to enroll directly in lead auditor training.

However, the prerequisite knowledge requirements set by the training provider must always be checked.

Because lead auditor courses are intensive and practical, attempting to learn the standard’s basic requirements for the first time during the course may make it difficult to focus on auditing methodology.

Is a University Degree Required to Become a Lead Auditor?

There is no single universal answer.

Conditions for participating in training, criteria of personnel certification schemes, and competence requirements of the certification body where the person intends to work professionally may differ.

Some auditor schemes evaluate education, work experience, sector experience, and audit days together. Certification bodies may also specify educational and professional background criteria for the technical sectors to be audited.

Therefore, “being eligible to enroll in a lead auditor course,” “registering with an international auditor scheme,” and “being appointed as a third-party auditor for a particular sector at a certification body” should be regarded as separate processes.

How Many Days Does Lead Auditor Training Take?

Course duration may vary by program and standard. Many management system lead auditor courses are designed as intensive programs.

For example, Integral Bureau’s ISO 9001 lead auditor training page states that the program lasts five days. FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training is also offered as a five-day, 40-hour program.

However, as current training dates, duration, examination procedures, and certification criteria may vary by program, the latest course information should be checked before registering.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Lead Auditor?

It would not be accurate to give a fixed timeframe for becoming a lead auditor.

A person may complete lead auditor training in a few days, but gaining the actual audit experience needed to attain professional Lead Auditor status may take months or years.

The time required depends on existing sector experience, management system knowledge, the frequency of conducting audits, opportunities offered by the employer, and the criteria of the intended auditor registration scheme.

Therefore, a career plan should focus not only on “When can I obtain the certificate?” but also on “How can I develop the necessary competence?”

How Can You Gain Experience After Lead Auditor Training?

After training, it is important to participate in actual audit processes as much as possible.

Internal audits, supplier audits, audits attended as an observer, and audits conducted alongside experienced auditors can all contribute to professional development.

If applying to a professional personnel certification scheme, audit records must be maintained in the format required by that scheme.

Because details such as the audit date, organization, standard, audit scope, audit duration, candidate’s role, team composition, and verification information may be difficult to reconstruct later, it is useful to maintain records systematically from the start of an auditing career.

Which Lead Auditor Training Should I Choose?

The answer depends on your career goals.

ISO 9001 may be more appropriate if you work in quality management; ISO 14001 if you work in the environmental field; ISO 45001 if you work in occupational health and safety; ISO/IEC 27001 if you work in information security; and ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or BRCGS programs if you work in food safety.

Professionals working with multiple management systems may develop competence in a second and third management system scheme after gaining experience in their primary field of expertise.

To explore current management system and professional training opportunities offered by Integral Bureau in one place, visit the Integral Bureau Training page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What training is required to become a lead auditor?
A suitable path is to first learn the requirements of the standard you intend to audit, then complete ISO 19011 or relevant internal auditor training, and, if you have professional auditing goals, complete lead auditor training for that standard.

Do you become a lead auditor immediately after completing lead auditor training?
No. A certificate of successful course completion is an important step, but professional lead auditor status may also require evaluation of audit experience, industry knowledge, and other competencies by the personnel certification scheme or certification body you intend to work with.

Can you take lead auditor training without taking internal auditor training first?
It depends on the course prerequisites. People experienced in management systems and auditing may enter certain programs directly. For beginners, foundation and internal auditor training can make the learning process easier.

Is ISO 19011 training enough to become an auditor?
ISO 19011 is important for learning auditing methodology, but technical and sector-specific competence related to the management system standard to be audited is also required.

Can an ISO 9001 lead auditor audit other standards?
ISO 9001 lead auditor competence does not automatically grant authorization to audit other management system standards. Additional standard-specific competencies may be necessary for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, or other schemes.

Is work experience required to become a lead auditor?
Work and industry experience are important competence criteria in professional third-party auditing. The requirements of personnel certification schemes and certification bodies should also be assessed.

Is a training certificate alone enough to become an IRCA lead auditor?
No. Under the CQI/IRCA scheme, successful completion of suitable training must be accompanied by acceptable audit experience appropriate to the level applied for.

What is the main difference between an auditor and a lead auditor?
An auditor conducts audit activities, while a lead auditor takes responsibility for leading and coordinating the audit team and the overall audit process.

Is there an examination in lead auditor training?
Many professional lead auditor programs include examinations and/or continuous assessment. The criteria for successful completion may vary depending on the training provider and approval scheme.

Which lead auditor training is most commonly chosen?
This depends on the industry. Because ISO 9001 is a broad management system that can be used in almost any industry, quality management auditing is a common starting point. In the environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, and food sectors, industry-specific lead auditor programs are preferred.

Is online lead auditor training valid?
The validity of training does not depend solely on whether it is online or face-to-face. Its content, approval, assessment system, and acceptance criteria of the intended auditor registration scheme must be checked.

Which standard should I start with for a lead auditor career?
The best starting point is the standard most closely related to your education and professional background. Quality professionals may start with ISO 9001, environmental professionals with ISO 14001, occupational health and safety specialists with ISO 45001, IT and cybersecurity professionals with ISO/IEC 27001, and food professionals with systems such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or BRCGS.

Conclusion: Becoming a Lead Auditor Is a Journey of Competence, Not Just a Certificate

Although the answer to “What training should I take to become a lead auditor?” varies according to the intended standard, industry, and type of audit, the fundamental approach is the same: first learn the standard, then develop auditing methodology, gain internal auditing practice, successfully complete appropriate lead auditor training, and build experience in real audits.

Professional auditing is not just about knowing the clauses of standards or holding a training certificate. An auditor must combine technical knowledge, objectivity, an ethical approach, communication, analytical thinking, industry understanding, and practical field experience.

At the lead auditor level, these competencies are supplemented by the ability to manage the audit team, evaluate complex findings, manage time and audit resources, and lead the entire audit process.

Therefore, at the beginning of a career plan, rather than starting with “Which certificate should I obtain?”, the first question should be “In which management system do I want to become a competent auditor?”

To explore current training opportunities in quality, environment, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, and other management system fields, see Integral Bureau training programs.