Certified IPC Management Systems Auditor (CMSA)

The CMSA training course equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to audit management systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements and other best practices: fundamentals of MS auditing, standards, terminology, the typical certification process, common MS requirements, and the role of the certification body. The certification is developed under IPC requirements and accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) under the ISO/IEC 17024 scope.

Who should attend?

• Auditors and aspiring auditors seeking broad competency in MS auditing
• Quality, compliance, risk, and governance professionals aiming to lead or participate in audit activities
• Consultants and advisors who want a deeper understanding of the MS certification audit process
• Professionals auditing management systems across multiple standards

Course agenda

• Day 1 — Management systems (MS) auditing and the responsibilities of the certification body
• Day 2 — Auditor competence and audit planning
• Day 3 — Audit methods

Learning objectives

• Explain the main stages and principles of a typical certification audit process
• Determine the competence of an auditor in an MS audit
• Plan an MS audit
• Employ various evidence collection procedures and tools during an MS audit

Examination

Exam duration: 3 hours.

All candidates also take the Auditor Behavior Exam required by the IPC for accreditation.

General information

• More than 400 pages of training materials, including practical examples, exercises and quizzes.
• An attestation of course completion worth 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.

Language: available in English. For another language, send us a request and we will check availability.