Course aim

To equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical guidance to successfully update and manage their quality management system in line with ISO 9001:2026, ensuring conformance and driving continual improvement.

Course description

ISO 9001 remains the leading global standard for quality management, helping organizations improve performance, meet customer requirements, and achieve sustainable success. ISO 9001:2026 introduces important updates reflecting emerging priorities such as quality culture and ethical behaviour, climate change in context, digital transformation, and the formal separation of risks and opportunities.

This On-demand Transition course is designed for organizations already certified to ISO 9001:2015. It provides clear insight into the new requirements and clarifications, focusing on implementation readiness. You will learn how to interpret the changes, update your quality management system, and prepare your organization for a smooth transition.

The course balances the needs of implementers (how to build conformance) with auditors (how to verify it). Whether you're leading your organization's transition project or preparing to audit against the new standard, this course equips you with the tools, techniques, and confidence to succeed.

On-demand - training that’s even more flexible

BSI's on-demand courses are market-leading and available 24/7. Developed by top subject matter experts, they contain the same high-quality content you will find in our tutor-led training, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and at any time.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Understand the changes made to ISO 9001 by ISO 9001:2026
• Understand the additional requirements provided in ISO 9001:2026
• Prepare the additional focus areas to be incorporated into your existing ISO 9001‑based quality management system
• Plan a transition project and identify the actions needed to meet the new requirements

What will I learn?

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

• Explain the key changes incorporated into ISO 9001:2026 and what they mean for quality management systems
• Apply the updated requirements to quality processes, ensuring they reflect enhanced expectations on context, climate, culture, and ethical behaviour
• Separate risks and opportunities into distinct management processes, with clear methodologies and evidence
• Implement the new Clause 6.3 on planning of changes, including formal Management of Change (MOC) procedures
• Adapt to the shift from “retain documented information” to “available as evidence,” embracing digital transformation
• Monitor customer feedback, including social media and digital channels, as part of performance evaluation
• Update management review processes to include changes in the needs and expectations of interested parties
• Identify the audit evidence needed to demonstrate conformance and support a successful transition to ISO 9001:2026

Who should attend?

Designed for ISO 9001 implementers, auditors, management system owners and those who need to understand and implement the changes to ISO 9001:2026. Suggested job roles include:

• Quality managers responsible for transitioning their organization’s QMS
• Internal auditors needing to update their audit programmes and checklists
• Process owners and functional team members relevant to quality, operations, and compliance
• Senior managers and those advising top management on transition
• Consultants supporting clients in quality management system transitions
• Certification body auditors seeking alignment with BSI Assurance methodology

How will I learn?

Our on-demand courses allow learners access to knowledge-based content in real time, anywhere, and at any time. Using established learning and interactive digital technology, on-line attendees are guided through the course content, at their own pace, providing opportunity to review, test knowledge and confirm understanding, as they progress through the course.

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI training course certificate.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge and experience of quality management tools and techniques, and of ISO 9001:2015 management system requirements and implementation.

Further information

Benefits of On-Demand for the individual

Convenient - courses are available 24/7 and you can learn at any time and from any place that suits you – you just need an internet connection

Learning pace - You can learn as fast or as slowly as you want to. You can also take breaks at any time in the course and pick up where you left off when you are ready to continue

Information retention - During the access period, you can go back and repeat parts or all the course to refresh and reinforce what you have learned

High-quality materials - Developed by top subject matter experts, course content is both detailed and engaging, with explanations, activities, and knowledge checks to enhance your learning

Related training

ISO 9001:2026 What’s Changed On‑demand Training Course;

ISO 9001 Awareness On-demand Training Course

Modules

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
• Module 5
• Module 6