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ISO 44001 Lead Auditor

Become a certified ISO 44001 Lead Auditor and enhance your skills in auditing collaborative business relationships.

2026 TRAINING DATES19–23 January 2026 · 6–10 April 2026 · 6–10 July 2026 · 5–9 October 2026
ONLINE TRAINING£1,200
SELF-STUDY£500
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The ISO 44001:2017 Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems Lead Auditor course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead audits of collaborative business relationship management systems based on the ISO 44001 standard. This course focuses on developing expertise in auditing collaborative relationships and ensuring effective implementation of ISO 44001 requirements.

Target Audience:

Reference Standards: The course is aligned with the ISO 44001:2017 standard for Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems. Additionally, it references other relevant standards and guidelines, including ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 19011:2018 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems).

Objectives:

Learning Outcome: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Course Content:

  1. Introduction to Collaborative Business Relationships
    • Overview of collaborative business relationships
    • Benefits and challenges of collaboration
    • Introduction to ISO 44001:2017 and its key principles
  2. Understanding ISO 44001 Requirements
    • Scope and applicability of ISO 44001:2017
    • Principles of collaborative working and relationship management
    • Key terms and definitions
  3. Audit Planning and Preparation
    • Planning an audit of collaborative business relationship management systems
    • Establishing audit criteria, scope, and objectives
    • Developing an audit plan and checklist
  4. Conducting the Audit
    • Conducting opening meetings and interviews with relevant stakeholders
    • Collecting and reviewing evidence to assess compliance with ISO 44001 requirements
    • Applying audit techniques and methods effectively
  5. Audit Reporting and Follow-up
    • Documenting audit findings and non-conformities
    • Preparing audit reports and communicating results to relevant stakeholders
    • Following up on corrective actions and monitoring their implementation
  6. Leading Audit Teams
    • Roles and responsibilities of lead auditors and audit team members
    • Effective leadership and communication skills for audit team management
    • Managing conflicts and ensuring impartiality in auditing processes
  7. Case Studies and Practical Exercises
    • Real-world case studies and scenarios related to collaborative business relationships
    • Practical exercises to reinforce learning objectives and audit skills
  8. ISO 44001 Lead Auditor Certification Preparation
    • Tips and strategies for preparing for the ISO 44001 Lead Auditor certification exam
    • Practice questions and mock exams to assess readiness for certification

Duration: 5 Days

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2026 COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Fees include the items specified in the Cognicert 2026 training calendar. Late applications incur £50.

TRAINING DATESEXAMAPPLICATION DEADLINELATE APPLICATIONONLINE FEESELF-STUDY FEEENROL
19–23 January 202623 January 202630 December 20255 January 2026£1,200£500Enrol
6–10 April 202610 April 202616 March 202623 March 2026£1,200£500Enrol
6–10 July 202610 July 202615 June 202622 June 2026£1,200£500Enrol
5–9 October 20269 October 202614 September 202621 September 2026£1,200£500Enrol

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