ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Certification Training
Why Choose?
This self-paced Exemplar Global TPECS program teaches you how to plan an audit, follow process trails, gather evidence, identify meaningful findings and report what you found. Pass the examination to earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential with Competency Units QM and AU.
TPECS Exam Included + QM & AU Competency Units
Process-Based Internal Audit Methodology
15 – 20 Hours | Self-Paced & On-Demand
Single or Group Enrollment
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USD 895
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A useful internal auditor does more than compare documents with clauses. This program teaches you how to follow the way work actually happens, test evidence, recognize a real nonconformity and report findings clearly – then assesses that knowledge through the TPECS examination.
Get Certified – Exam Included: Pass the included Exemplar Global TPECS examination to earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential and meet the knowledge requirement for optional registration as an Exemplar Global Certified QMS Auditor.
Audit Processes, Not Just Paperwork: Follow process trails, interview people and sample evidence to determine whether controls are understood, followed and effective.
Write Findings That Matter: Distinguish conformity, nonconformity and improvement opportunities, then support conclusions with objective evidence.
Built for Audit-Team Members: Learn to perform assigned audits effectively as part of an audit team. If you need to audit independently, lead teams or manage the audit program, choose the Lead Auditor program.
Learn on Your Schedule: Complete 15–20 hours of self-paced, on-demand training on any modern device.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If the program is not right for you, request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
ISO 9001:2026 Upgrade: Get 50% off the ISO 9001:2026 Auditor Certification course when available.
The real-world examples made the standard’s language easy to understand.
Nathan Ahsmann / Tech-Syn
Building an Internal Audit Team: Tech-Syn used the course to prepare internal auditors during its ISO 9001 implementation and certification project.
By successfully completing this course, graduates will be able to:
Plan, conduct and report on assigned internal audits using ISO 19011 guidance.
Follow process trails and evaluate evidence against ISO 9001 requirements rather than auditing clause by clause.
Interview people and sample records to determine whether controls are understood, followed and effective.
Identify and document meaningful findings, including nonconformities supported by objective evidence.
Work effectively as part of an audit team, including preparation, communication and follow-up.
The curriculum builds from ISO 9001 fundamentals into process-based internal auditing, evidence gathering, interviewing, findings and reporting. Video instruction, practical examples and knowledge checks connect the standard to the decisions an auditor makes during a real audit.
Module 1: ISO 9001 – The Basics
Understand the purpose and requirements of the standard from an auditor's perspective.
Module 2: The Foundation and Structure of ISO 9001
Learn the high-level structure (Annex SL) and principles that guide audits.
Module 3: The Process Approach and PDCA Cycle
Understand how to audit processes within a system.
Module 4: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
Learn to evaluate evidence of conformity against each clause.
Module 5: ISO 9001:2015 Documentation
Develop the ability to review and assess required documentation.
Module 6: Introduction to Internal Audits
Understand your role and responsibilities within an audit program.
Module 7: Auditing
Master the steps to prepare for, conduct, and report on assigned audit tasks.
The course includes the following materials, available for download in PDF format:
Comprehensive Study Guide (228 pages)
A permanent reference for internal auditors.
Customizable Audit Checklist
A template to plan and guide your audit activities.
Essential Documents and Records List
A quick reference to documented information required by ISO 9001:2015 and commonly needed to operate the QMS.
The TPECS examination assesses the knowledge covered by Competency Units QM and AU. It contains 110 multiple-choice questions, is open book, and is not time-constrained; most participants complete it in about 1 hour. Results are available immediately. A score of 70% or higher is required, and unlimited free retakes let you review weak areas and try again at no additional cost.
Your credential is valid for 3 years and provides internationally recognized evidence of your Auditor competence:
Certificate of Attainment: Earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential after successfully passing the examination.
Exemplar Global Competency Units: Your certificate records QM (Quality Management Systems) and AU (Auditing).
Evidence of Competence: Provides objective, exam-based evidence of Auditor competence to support ISO 9001:2015 competence requirements.
Continuing Education Units: Earn 2.0 CEUs that can count toward continuing education requirements.
Digital Certificate & Badge: Share your achievement online and add it to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Path to Professional Registration: Provides the knowledge requirement for registration as an Exemplar Global Certified QMS Auditor.
The examples built on each other perfectly.
Andrew Schimpf / Fox Valley Metal Tech
Developing Internal Auditors: Fox Valley Metal Tech uses Auditor Training to build the internal audit skills needed to support its management systems.
The examination is the end of the course, not the end of the value you receive from it.
3-Year Credential: Your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Exemplar Global Community: Connect with other graduates and industry professionals through Exemplar Global's professional community and exclusive LinkedIn group.
12 Months of Extended Learning: Receive ongoing professional-development content from Exemplar Global to continue building technical and professional skills.
Ongoing Professional Development: Access Exemplar Global webinars, events, online resources and graduate learning opportunities.
Simple Re-Certification: Renew through our online Re-Certification Exam. No repeat of the full training is required under our current renewal process.
ISO 9001:2026 Course Upgrade: Get 50% off the ISO 9001:2026 Auditor Certification course when available.
If the program is not right for you, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Preview the course format and see how process-based auditing, evidence gathering and meaningful audit findings are taught.
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Exemplar Global operates personnel certification programs for management system auditors and certifies training providers and examinations through schemes including TPECS.
9001Simplified is an Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider and Examiner under TPECS (see our badge). For a Quality Management Systems Auditor, the relevant TPECS Competency Units are QM and AU. Passing our examination gives you a Certificate of Attainment for those units; applying for Exemplar Global personnel certification is a separate process with its own current requirements.
The sequence moves from ISO 9001 requirements into process-based auditing, interviewing, evidence gathering, findings and reporting.
The course is shaped by people who have implemented QMSs and conducted audits, so the emphasis stays on evidence, process performance and practical audit judgment.
Explanations, visuals and realistic examples show how audit concepts play out in practice and help you recognize what good evidence and meaningful findings actually look like.
Greg Thompson
Greg focuses on achievable results, not just theory. As our General Manager, his experience in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing helps keep the training practical, structured and relevant to the decisions people face in real management systems. more
Naomi Sato
Naomi has a gift for making complex topics simple and practical. Her background in finance and senior auditing brings a useful perspective to the training, particularly where auditors need to connect evidence, risk, performance and business context. more
Carl Fallon
Carl is dedicated to creating a smooth and effective learning experience. Drawing on more than 15 years as a lead auditor and consultant, he helps translate practical auditing experience into clear course content while keeping the learning platform straightforward for busy professionals. more
Simon Keller
Simon excels at designing clear and logical learning pathways. With a background in educational writing and hands-on ISO 9001 implementation, he turns complex requirements and audit concepts into structured explanations that are easy to follow without oversimplifying them. more
Colin Gray
Colin brings a strategic, big-picture perspective to implementation. His over three decades as an IRCA lead auditor across diverse industries, consultant, trainer, and public speaker inform his approach to online training. His contribution to our course modules is their focus on true organizational control, continuous improvement, and adding long-term value. more
Melodi Nelson
Melodi enriches the training with real-world insights from diverse audits. Her more than 25 years in quality management and laboratory auditing bring practical examples from a wide range of audit situations and sectors. more
Andrew O'Reilly
Andrew connects audit requirements to the way processes actually perform. As an IRCA Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt with more than 25 years of experience, he brings a strong focus on evidence, root causes and whether controls genuinely work in practice. more
Robin Bathurst
Robin specializes in high-stakes, precision quality management. Her more than two decades in technical and regulated sectors bring a strong perspective on evidence, process controls and audit judgment where mistakes carry real consequences. more
Included
Course access, course management dashboard for group purchases, downloadable materials, TPECS examination, Certificate of Attainment and digital badge
Technical Requirements
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access (high speed connection not essential)
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of ISO 9001 required.
You need to have access to a copy of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Duration & Schedule
15–20 hours to complete | 2.0 CEUs
Self-paced and on-demand
Version
Current course: ISO 9001:2015 | Auditing guidance: ISO 19011:2018
Support
Technical support and instructor access available as needed
Money-Back Guarantee
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Course Access
Up to 3 months from enrollment
Examination
About 1 hour | 110 questions
Multiple-choice format
Passing score: 70%
Certification
Title: Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor
TPECS Competency Units: QM, AU
Validity: 3 years
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Choose the Auditor program if you need to perform internal audits as a member of an audit team and want examination-based evidence of the QM and AU competencies assessed by the course.
If your role includes auditing independently, leading audit teams, or managing the audit program, the Lead Auditor Certification Training is the better fit.
The ISO 9001 Auditor course and exam can be completed in about 15 to 20 hours. The program is self-paced and on demand.
Enrollment includes unlimited free retakes. A score of 70% or higher is required. If you don't pass, review the areas that need more work and retake the exam when ready at no additional cost.
If the learner is enrolled during purchase, access starts immediately after payment. Any unassigned seats can be assigned to learners within 12 months of the purchase date. Once enrolled, each learner has up to 3 months of course access. Access ends when the course is completed. Extensions are available upon request for an additional fee.
The Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential issued by 9001Simplified is valid for 3 years. Under our current renewal process, you can renew through the online Re-Certification Exam without repeating the full training.
Your 9001Simplified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential remains valid for its stated 3-year term. When the ISO 9001:2026 Auditor Certification course is available, you can update at 50% off.
Passing the examination provides objective, examination-based evidence of the QM and AU competencies assessed by the program. An organization can use this as part of its evidence of auditor competence, but ISO 9001 leaves the organization responsible for determining the competence required for each role.
Yes. Your Certificate of Attainment meets the knowledge requirements for registration as an Exemplar Global Certified QMS Auditor. Exemplar Global handles the separate personnel-certification application.
The Auditor program is designed for people who perform audits as members of an audit team. The Lead Auditor program adds the TL competency and skills needed to conduct audits independently, lead audit teams, and manage an audit program.
Neither training credential by itself guarantees eligibility for a registrar or third-party auditor role.
The digital badge gives you a convenient, verifiable way to share your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor credential online, including through LinkedIn.
Yes. Companies can purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment through the course dashboard. Any seats not assigned during purchase can be assigned to learners within 12 months of the purchase date.
Yes. Corporate clients can use custom branding options or integrate the course with their own learning management system. Please contact us to discuss the available setup.
For this QMS Auditor program, QM covers Quality Management Systems and AU covers Auditing Management Systems. Together they define the knowledge and skills assessed for the auditor role under TPECS.
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If the program is not right for you, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
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