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Adding value to audits of management systems
Senior auditor Pedro Mejias outlines five ways in which the audit process can create value to the auditee.

Preparing for unannounced audits of medical devices
ISO 13485 internal auditor Karandeep Singh Badwal, explains what to expect and how to prepare for unannounced audits of companies with a UKCA or CE-marked medical device.

Audit SIG attendees and the future of audit
The Chartered Quality Institute’s Audit SIG Conference, in partnership with Inmarsat and sponsored by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), took place on September 15 at Inmarsat’s headquarters in London. At the end of the event, delegates and Audit SIG members stopped to share their thoughts on the future of the audit industry and their key takeaways from the event.

Continuing risk-based audits during a pandemic
Gordon McNeil, IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and civil aviation. He shares his experience and advice on how remote audits can continue to be conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Threat to a Ministry of Defence contract
In our latest dilemma, a small business is subjected to an inappropriate ISO 9001 certification audit.

Essentials for a safe on-site audit
Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
7 hours
MD-QMS ISO 14971:2019 Foundation (Medical Device – Application of risk management to medical devices)
This course provides a basis for learners who wish to go on to complete CQI and IRCA Certified MD-QMS Auditor Training courses
8 hours
MD-QMS ISO 13485:2016 Foundation (Medical Device – Quality Management System)
This course provides learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, quality management in the Medical Device Industry and in the context of the requirements of ISO 13485.
7 hours
BCMS ISO 22301:2019 Foundation
This course is for those requiring an introduction to ISO 22301, especially those involved in the design, implementation and management of an BCMS.
8 hours
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation (Information Security Management Systems)
This course aims to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, information security management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to go on to complete CQI and IRCA Certified ISMS Auditor Training courses.