ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (QMS) – CQI and IRCA Certified

Certified skills to audit quality systems for real business improvement

Auditing internal quality systems is essential to sustaining and improving an organisation's performance. This certified course equips learners with practical, hands-on skills to plan, conduct and follow up internal audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011 standards.  Delivered in association with CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner Antaris, the course is aligned with international best practices and provides a pathway to globally recognised auditing credentials.  This highly interactive two-day course is designed to simulate real-world auditing scenarios. It emphasises doing over just knowing, ensuring learners build confidence to audit effectively and contribute to meaningful quality improvement.  Please note: A prior understanding of the ISO 9001 standard is strongly recommended. Learners who are unfamiliar with ISO 9001 can avail of free access to the SQT Foundation e-learning course when booking (IRCA certification optional and incurs a fee). 

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    28 - 29 Apr 2026
    26 - 27 May 2026
    23 - 24 Jun 2026
    14 - 15 Jul 2026
    08 - 09 Sep 2026
    06 - 07 Oct 2026
    10 - 11 Nov 2026
    01 - 02 Dec 2026
    14 - 15 Apr 2026(Full)
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Course Code
Q006

What's covered?

This highly interactive programme provides comprehensive insight into the principles and practices of effective internal quality auditing. 

Key topics include: 

Day 1: 

  • Introduction to Quality Systems 
  • PDCA and Process-based QMS 
  • Risk-based thinking and the Process Approach 
  • The QMS Audit Process 
  • Internal auditor responsibilities and competencies 

Day 2: 

  • Audit preparation and checklists 
  • Conducting audits and gathering evidence 
  • Interview and questioning techniques 
  • Reporting, follow-up and corrective action 

Content can be tailored for In-Company delivery to reflect specific organisational systems and needs. 

Who should participate?

This programme is designed for anyone involved in the auditing, management, or implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) that conforms to ISO 9001:2015. It is equally valuable for those who are new to auditing and for experienced auditors who wish to strengthen their skills. 

It will benefit individuals who: 

  • Conduct, plan, or support internal audits of a QMS 
  • Manage, maintain, or implement ISO 9001:2015 quality systems 
  • Need to identify and address gaps in system effectiveness to support compliance 
  • Carry out supplier or external audits on behalf of their organisation 

Typical participants include Quality Managers and Engineers, Department Managers and Supervisors and personnel responsible for supplier or process audits. 

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Explain the role and responsibilities of an internal auditor 
  • Describe how internal audits contribute to QMS maintenance and improvement 
  • Interpret the ISO 9001:2015 standard using the PDCA model 
  • Apply a risk-based, process-oriented audit approach 
  • Plan and conduct effective internal QMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 
  • Report on audit findings and follow up on corrective actions 

These outcomes will empower learners to add tangible value through structured auditing and drive quality improvements. 

Who are the tutors?

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining management systems. These systems include Quality, Food Safety, Energy, Environmental and Health and Safety. Elizabeth holds a BSc Degree in Industrial Biology, Diploma in Food Technology and is a competent Integrated Management System Auditor.

Elizabeth has considerable experience in the implementation of & transition to ISO 9001:2015. Auditing experience includes carrying out internal audits and supporting third party audits (Customer/Regulatory & Certification) of clients Quality Management System. Elizabeth also delivers training programmes in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and internal auditing and lead auditor training programmes.


Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.

He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.

Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.


Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmental, health and safety, asset, energy and information security management systems and advising companies on how to integrate them, Gerry adopts a very practical approach to designing, implementing and maintaining management systems and brings this expertise to any training course, which he delivers.

Gerry has carried out first-, second- and third-party audits in a number of jurisdictions and across a range of organisations involved in manufacturing and service industries in both the public and private sector. He has also assisted many companies to demonstrate compliance with their statutory and regulatory requirements.

He has consulted with companies on developing appropriate sustainability, decarbonisation and energy transition strategies and on enhancing their circular value chains.

He has a degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Limerick and is a chartered engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He is also a Fellow and chartered environmentalist through IEMA and holds a Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge

Gerry founded Antaris in 1994 and now works as a consultant to the company. Antaris is at the forefront of climate action in Ireland and is a signatory to the science-based target initiative (SBTi), which commits us to reducing our absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions. Antaris is also a member of 1% for the Planet, committing us to donating 1% of our annual gross revenue (sales, not profit) to grassroots environmental organisations dedicated to protecting our planet.


Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 14 years, he has specialized in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter Has worked with over 300 organizations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment.

Currently, he has been coordinating a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. His work encompassed beneficiation, ammonia, 3 sulfuric acid, 3 phosphoric acid and 4 diammonium phosphate plants. He has also completed a number of HAZOP studies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.


What are the entry requirements?

CQI IRCA recommends the following prior knowledge: 

  • Understanding of the PDCA cycle 
  • Familiarity with quality management concepts and their relationship with customer satisfaction 
  • Understand commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9000 
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements (free e-learning Foundation course access provided by SQT if required) 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

How will I be assessed?

Learners are assessed continuously throughout the course via interactive exercises and engagement in Q&A sessions: 

  • Role-playing audit scenarios 
  • Involvement in case study exercises 
  • Active participation in course discussions 
  • Tutor-led evaluation of individual contributions 

Full attendance and participation are required for successful completion. 

How do we train and support you?

Our training approach is practical, highly interactive and discussion-based, with flexibility to meet organisational needs: 

  • Pre-training consultation to align with your QMS system (for In-Company courses) 
  • Access to a certified ISO 9001 Foundation e-learning module (if required) 
  • Where appropriate, exercises incorporate the organisation’s own QMS documentation, offering learners the opportunity to practise audit techniques in a relevant and realistic setting. This hands-on approach culminates in a tutor-supervised internal audit, reinforcing practical application and embedding core learning outcomes. 
  • Flexible delivery options to suit different needs: 
  • onsite and live virtual training for your team 
  • scheduled virtual public courses for individuals to join independently 
  • Real-time support from expert tutors 

Class sizes are generally limited to 10–12 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

Programme accreditation

  • This course is CQI IRCA certified (Course Certificate No. 17985), meeting rigorous international standards for auditor training. 
  • Delivered in association with Antaris, a CQI IRCA Approved Training Partner 

Certification ensures global recognition and demonstrates validated competence in internal quality auditing. 

How can you progress?

Learners can continue developing their auditing and quality management capabilities through: 

  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (CQI and IRCA Certified) 
  • Internal Auditing - Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) 

Further progression supports deeper auditing capability and cross-standard expertise. 

 

Peter Fleming

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ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (QMS) – CQI and IRCA Certified

Duration: 2 days
Virtual Training: £465
+ £35 (certification fees)
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