Quality management · Foundation / requirements
ISO 9001 Foundation / requirements
An introduction to a standard: what it requires, the vocabulary and how the clauses fit together. Usually one or two days, with a short test or none. The usual first step, and often a recommended prerequisite for auditor courses.
1 About this qualification
This is a foundation / requirements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2026 Requirements Training CourseLive online; On-demand eLearning; In-house | BSI | Not stated | 1 day | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 QMS TrainingClassroom; eLearning; In-house | LRQA | Not stated | 1 day (classroom and virtual) | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| NQA ISO 9001 Introduction TrainingVirtual – tutor led | NQA | Not stated | 1 day | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| NQA ISO 9001:2026 Essentials Training E-LearningeLearning | NQA | Not stated | See provider | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| ISO 9001:2026 Foundation Course | DNV | Not stated | 2 days | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| Introduction to ISO 9001:2026 Training Course | Bywater | Not stated | 1 day | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| ISO 9001:2015 Foundation Course (QMS) — CQI|IRCA ref FD116Online | Batalas | CQI and IRCA certified | Online, self-paced | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| ISO 9001 Awareness – Online Classroom TrainingOnline classroom | Amtivo (British Assessment Bureau) | Not stated | 1 day | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| CQI IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Foundation Course | ISOQAR | CQI and IRCA certified | 1 day | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
| ISO 9001 Foundation — Quality Management System | Firebrand Training | PECB | See provider | Course pagechecked 3 October 2026 |
Certified by: Not stated (7) · CQI and IRCA certified (2) · PECB (1). What the schemes mean.
3 How it is assessed
| Scheme | Typical length | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| CQI and IRCA | Auditing foundation approx. 7 hours; quality foundation courses approx. 8–16 hours | Short assessment at the end (format varies by provider) |
| PECB | 2 days (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, ISO 9001 Foundation) | Exam; leads to a “Certificate Holder” credential |
| IBITGQ (GRC Solutions) | 1 day (ISO 27001 Foundation) | 60-minute online exam |
| Provider-branded courses | 1 day classroom/live online, or a few hours of eLearning | Often none, or a short quiz |
4 How to prepare
- Foundation: getting started with a standard in 2 weeksHow to get the most from a foundation or requirements course when a standard is completely new to you.
- 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 Internal auditor 10 courses
- ISO 9001 Lead auditor 9 courses
- ISO 9001 Implementer / lead implementer 5 courses
- ISO 9001 Auditor conversion 1 courses
- ISO 9001 Transition (new edition) 5 courses