Before and during the course FAQs

Accreditation demonstrates to customers, partners and regulators that an inspection body meets the requirements of ISO 17020. This can increase the market’s trust in the organisation’s technical competence while also reducing risk for customers.

Inspection bodies can apply to accrediting organisations around the world to achieve ISO 17020 accreditation. The process will involve agreeing a contract, carrying out audits, implementing any corrective actions required, and - once approved – gaining accreditation and a certificate.

You will learn more about the inspection body accreditation process during the course.

Because risk and its management are important right across an organisation, this course will be of interest to a wide variety of people.

The obvious candidates are those involved in business risk management and business continuity programmes, as well as corporate governance. But anyone with management responsibilities in any department will benefit from an appreciation of how to identify and address risk.

Those running quality, environmental and OH&S management systems, and those who audit these systems will also appreciate the knowledge gained.

This course is the right choice for anyone who already has an understanding of environmental management systems and ISO 14001, and now wants to know more about internal auditing.

The Internal Environment Management System Auditor training course is a good choice for those have not yet gained a basic understanding of EMS and ISO 14001. It combines our Introduction to ISO 14001 and the ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course in one 3-day package.

This course is designed to explain how an information security can be incorporated into an organisation’s quality management system. With a focus on the role of the internal audit, the course has value for both internal and lead auditors who wish to integrate information security with their quality management system audits.

Yes, you will receive an IOSH-approved certificate of attendance, which demonstrates the skills you have developed. This 1-day course is also equivalent to 8 hours CPD.

This ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course is CQI and IRCA certified and ISEP certified.

CQI and IRCA stands for Chartered Quality Institute and International Register of Certificated Auditors. Organisations around the world recognise the value of using management systems to control business risk and contribute value. They rely on skilled professionals to assess the performance of their management practices to enhance efficiency and credibility.

ISEP stands for Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals and its role is to support individuals and organisations to set, recognise and achieve global sustainability standards and practice.

Risk analysis for medical devices is required by the FDA for the US market and as part of the European Union’s directive for EU markets. By carrying out risk analysis, medical device developers and manufacturers can identify and assess the likelihood and impact of hazards on safety.

This course will give you an understanding of the purpose and requirements of ISO 13485, and introduce you to the management of quality systems. The interactive nature of the course means that you will have the opportunity to practise your learning, discuss your experiences with other delegates, and ask questions of the tutor.

With this grounding you can develop your skills further as an internal auditor by attending our ISO 13485 Internal Auditor training course. The 2 courses run consecutively, and you can receive a discount if you book both together.

The ISO 45003 standard focuses on mental wellbeing at work, and fits into the wider topic of OH&S management systems, which are outlined in ISO 45001. It is designed to offer you guidance on how to manage risks to employees’ mental health.

On this course you will learn about the benefits and requirements of the standard, and how to integrate ISO 45003 within an existing OH&SMS.

This 1-day course is a blend of expert tutoring and interactive workshops and discussions. By working through the performance of FMEA techniques you will be able to reinforce your learning while still in the classroom. This applies whether you are attending a face-to-face class or joining online in our Virtual Classroom.