Quality management · Auditor conversion
ISO 9001 Auditor conversion
For people who already hold a lead auditor certificate in one standard and want to audit another — for example a quality lead auditor moving into ISO 14001 or ISO 27001. About three days, with an exam.
1 About this qualification
This is a auditor conversion course applied to ISO 9001, the standard for quality management.
The most widely used management-system standard: requirements for a quality management system that consistently meets customer and regulatory requirements and keeps improving. The 2026 edition puts more weight on leadership, quality culture and ethical behaviour, and separates risks from opportunities.
2 UK courses
Course names, certification, duration and delivery as stated by each provider. We do not list prices — they change often; see the provider’s page.
| Course (as named by the provider) | Provider | Certified by | Duration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QMS Auditor Conversion - CQI & IRCA CertifiedVirtual classroom; In-house | LRQA | CQI and IRCA certified | 3 days | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
Certified by: CQI and IRCA certified (1). What the schemes mean.
3 How it is assessed
| Scheme | Typical length | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| CQI and IRCA | Approx. 24 hours (UK providers run 3 days) | Written examination of 1 hour 40 minutes, per CQI and IRCA’s course table |
| Provider-branded | 3 days | Varies |
4 How to prepare
- Conversion and transition courses: how to prepareShort courses for people who already audit: moving to a new standard (conversion) or to a new edition (transition). Focus on what is differ…
- ISO 9001:2026: what changed, for people taking a courseThe ISO 9001:2026 changes that matter if you are studying for an ISO 9001 course or transition — clause by clause.
- ISO 9001: structure and key clausesThe clauses to know before day one.
Practice questions
- ISO 9001:2026 quality management 8 questions
- Harmonized Structure (clauses 4–10) 9 questions
- Audit findings and nonconformities 8 questions
- Certification schemes and auditor registration 9 questions
5 Other ISO 9001 qualifications
- ISO 9001 Foundation / requirements 10 courses
- ISO 9001 Internal auditor 10 courses
- ISO 9001 Lead auditor 9 courses
- ISO 9001 Implementer / lead implementer 5 courses
- ISO 9001 Transition (new edition) 5 courses