As a leading provider of CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) and IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors) certified training courses, Bywater offers organisations the opportunity to achieve globally recognised auditing certification. We provide professional training in relation to a wide range of management system standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.

Delivered by highly experienced and knowledgeable tutors, our face-to-face and live online courses combine interactive teaching with group workshops and case studies. Delegates leave our lead auditor and internal auditor training courses with the skills and knowledge to successfully undertake first, second and third party audits.

Our aim of delivering training to suit client needs enables organisations to join public scheduled courses in a range of venues or online, or request dedicated training solely for their organisation.

Our CQI and IRCA certified training courses are available in our Virtual Classroom and at more 15 high-quality in-person venues across the UK. Scheduled training is a perfect solution for individuals and small groups. Please select the relevant dates and venues button from our CQI and IRCA Course Listing to view course details and upcoming course dates.

You may prefer to opt for dedicated CQI and IRCA training courses for your organisation, giving you the flexibility to set time and place. Training can take place face-to-face or online, and is often a practical and cost-efficient choice for larger groups.

Please select the link to request a quote.

We have over 40 years of experience in providing additional support in the form of consultancy. Our Consultancy Services are available for a range of management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and IATF 16949, and can be tailored to meet your requirements. We will work with you to set clear objectives, devise key milestones and ensure deliverables are achieved. Please view our ISO Management Systems Consultancy Services to learn more.

Choose your CQI and IRCA course

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

Anyone wishing to carry out ISO 9001 internal and external audits as a lead auditor can gain the skills they need with this CQI and IRCA certified course.

The course satisfies the training requirement for certification to all grades of IRCA QMS Auditor.

Next Course: 08 - 12 April 2024 Online
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ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training Course | 2 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course delivers the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct and follow up internal audits of quality management systems again ISO 9001:2015.

On successful completion attendees will receive a recognised CQI and IRCA certificate of achievement.

Next Course: 26 - 27 March 2024 in Daventry, Northamptonshire
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IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA Certified training course develops the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective 1st, 2nd or 3rd party QMS audits against IATF 16949.

Designed for those needing to assess compliance of an organisation/supplier against IATF 16949:2016, the course fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as a QMS lead auditor.

Next Course: 20 - 24 May 2024 in Daventry, Northamptonshire
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ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is suitable for anyone interested in conducting effective audits to assess compliance of laboratories against ISO/IEC 17025.

Prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is valuable and we offer an Understanding ISO 17025 training course with a discount for those who would like to book both courses together.

Next Course: 20 - 24 May 2024 Online
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ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is suitable for those involved in internal or external audits relating to OH&S who wish to perform the role of lead auditor.

Students who have no prior knowledge of ISO 45001 will benefit from first attending our Introduction to ISO 45001 training course.

Next Course: 15 - 19 April 2024 Online
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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This course is suitable for those involved in carrying out internal and external audits of information security management systems (ISMS) against ISO 27001. Focused on a central case study, the interactive training gives delegates the confidence to plan, conduct, report on and follow up an ISMS audit.

The course is CQI and IRCA certified. Delegates will need prior knowledge of ISO 27001 to make the most of this training, and we suggest first attending our Introduction to ISO 27001 course.

Next Course: 29 April - 03 May 2024 in Westminster, London
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IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training Course | 2 days

This CQI and IRCA Certified course provides auditors with the skills to plan, execute, report and positively follow up corrective action for internal audits based on the requirements of IATF 16949. The course fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as an internal auditor.

We recommend that those with little or no prior knowledge of IATF 16949 first attend our Understanding IATF training course, delivered the day before this Internal Auditor training course.

Next Course: 14 - 15 May 2024 in Daventry, Northamptonshire
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ISO 45001 Auditor Conversion Training Course | 3 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is designed for existing lead auditors in other disciplines who would like to learn about auditing against ISO 45001.

The course satisfies CQI and IRCA training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA OH&SMS auditor.

Next Course: 22 - 24 April 2024 Online
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ISO 45001 Auditor Migration Training Course | 2 days

Certified by CQI and IRCA, this training course is designed for existing OHSAS 18001 auditors wishing to transition to the newer ISO 45001 standard.

The course satisfies the CQI and IRCA training requirements for those maintaining their IRCA OH&SMS auditor registration.

Next Course: 24 - 25 June 2024 Online
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ISO 27001 Auditor Conversion Training Course | 3 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is designed for existing lead auditors in other disciplines who wish to extend their knowledge and skills to perform internal and external audits of information security management systems against ISO 27001. 

Successful completion of this course will meet the training requirements for certification as an Auditor through IRCA's ISMS Scheme.

Next Course: 29 April - 01 May 2024 in Westminster, London
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ISO 14001 Auditor Conversion Training Course | 3 days

This course is designed for existing 1st, 2nd and 3rd party auditors working in other disciplines who would like to extend their knowledge and skills to auditing an EMS against ISO 14001.

The course is CQI and IRCA certified.

Next Course: 22 - 24 April 2024 Online
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ISO 9001:2015 Transition Auditor Training Course | 2 days

This course has been designed for auditors who already have an auditor certificate for ISO 9001:2008 and now wish to upgrade their knowledge to ISO 9001:2015.

The CQI and IRCA certified course meets the IRCA upgrade requirements for registered auditors.

Next Course: 25 - 26 March 2024 Online
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