Overview

ISO 9001:2026 is the upcoming revision of the globally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard, set to replace ISO 9001:2015.
While it maintains the harmonised high-level structure for alignment with other ISO standards, the 2026 edition introduces updated terminology, refined clauses, and a sharper focus on quality-enhancing technologies, digitalisation, and ethical governance.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

The 2026 revision introduces several targeted updates, many of which align ISO 9001 more closely with the harmonized structure of other ISO management system standards.
Among the main changes are the promotion of quality culture and ethical behaviour with new guidance on how these can be demonstrated, clearer separation of risk and opportunity management, the integration of the climate change amendments from 2024 and Annex A has been significantly expanded to provide improved and more detailed guidance aligned with the clauses of the standard.
Preparing early for the transition is essential for organisations that want to remain competitive, resilient, and fully compliant.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the training, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the new requirements and their potential impact on the organisation.
• Conduct a GAP Analysis to determine required changes to the QMS.
• Identify the corrective actions to be taken to achieve conformance to the new requirements.
• Plan for the transition of certification to ISO 9001: 2026.

Program Outline

This course covers aspects of:

• The ISO Standards review process and timelines
• Detailed analysis of changed clauses
• Identification of potential corrective actions to achieve conformance
• Review of the Annex A guidance information
• Planning for the Transition
• Verification and Conformity Assessments

Who Should Attend?

• Senior Management
• Management Representatives
• Quality Managers
• Internal QMS Auditors