Course Overview for ISO 9001:2026 Awareness and Transition
The ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems (QMS) is undergoing a revision, with the updated version 2026. Staying informed on the ISO 9001 changes is essential for maintaining your ISO 9001 certification and preparing your organization for a smooth transition.
Our ISO 9001 – Quality management system awareness transition training provides a high-level, accessible introduction to the ISO 9001:2026 revision, based on the International Standard / FDIS. Developed by quality management experts, this training supports early awareness and helps you start preparing your QMS for the changes ahead.
Course Objectives
- Identify the key differences between ISO 9001:2015 and the proposed updates in the Final Draft International Standard.
- Understand how the ISO 9001 update may affect your current QMS
- Recognized what adjustments may be required to retain ISO 9001 certification
- Begin planning for the ISO 9001:2026 transition with confidence
- Begin planning for the ISO 9001:2026 transition with confidence
Who Should Attend
This training is applicable to all HODs, Managers. MR, Internal Auditors and Document Controller.
Methodology
- Power Point
- Question & Answer
- Workshop
- Role Play
- Brainstorming
Course Content
Module 1 – Introduction to ISO 9001:2026 & The Revision Timeline
- The Evolution of Quality: Why the standard is revised (addressing digitalization, remote work, resilience, and sustainability).
- The Transition Timeline: Working within the expected 3-year migration window from ISO 9001:2015.
- The Transition Timeline: Working within the expected 3-year migration window from ISO 9001:2015.
Module 2 – Core Concepts & Foundational Requirements (Clauses 4 & 5)
- Clause 4: Context of the Organization
- Determining external and internal issues. (Group Activity)
- 2026 Highlight: Integration of the Climate Change amendments (Clauses 4.1 & 4.2) — assessing how climate-related factors impact QMS objectives. (Group Activity)
- Clause 5: Leadership & Commitment
- Top management accountability and customer focus.
- 2026 Highlight: The mandatory new focus on “Promoting Quality Culture and Ethical Behaviour” (Clause 5.1). How leadership actively demonstrates and cascades ethical governance. (Group Activity)
Module 3 – Planning, Support, and Operation (Clauses 6, 7 & 8)
- Clause 6: Planning for the QMS
- 2026 Highlight: The clear separation and individual structural tracking of Risks vs. Opportunities (Clauses 6.1.1 to 6.1.3).
- 2026 Highlight: Reinforced requirements for the Management of Change (Clause 6.3) to safeguard intended results during operational pivots.
- Clause 7: Support
- Resources, infrastructure, competence, and documented information.
- Linking Quality Culture awareness directly to employee competence (Clause 7.3 & 7.1.4).
- Clause 8: Operation
- Operational planning, control, design, development, and control of externally provided processes/products
Review Day 1 And Q&A. End Of Day 1.
Module 4 – Performance Evaluation & Improvement (Clauses 9 & 10)
- Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, customer satisfaction, internal audits, and Management Review. (Group Activity)
- Clause 10: Improvement
- Nonconformity and corrective action.
- 2026 Highlight: The consolidated Clause 10.1 (Continual Improvement) and expanded Annex A guidance on leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to drive systemic upgrades.
Module 5 – Revising Related Documentation System & Its Functions
- Manual
- QMS Procedures and Process Approach
- WI, Operating Procedures, Forms, Records and etc
Module 6 – Sustaining QMS
- Preparing for Internal Audits and its benefits. (Group Activity)
- Preparing for Management Review & Continuous Improvements (Group Activity)
