Introduction In the world of management systems auditing, ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems is the definitive international standard. However, a widespread misunderstanding exists: ISO 19011 does not certify auditors . Instead, it provides the guidelines for auditing principles, managing audit programs, and conducting audits. Actual auditor certification is granted by third-party bodies (e.g., IRCA, Exemplar Global, CQI) based on competence requirements derived from ISO 19011 and specific management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
Introduction In the world of management systems auditing, ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems is the definitive international standard. However, a widespread misunderstanding exists: ISO 19011 does not certify auditors . Instead, it provides the guidelines for auditing principles, managing audit programs, and conducting audits. Actual auditor certification is granted by third-party bodies (e.g., IRCA, Exemplar Global, CQI) based on competence requirements derived from ISO 19011 and specific management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).