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ISO 56001 Lead Auditor 

The ISO 56001 Lead Auditor Course equips professionals with skills to audit Innovation Management Systems based on ISO 56001:2024 standards.

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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Course Overview

The ISO 56001 Lead Auditor Course provides in-depth knowledge and skills required to audit Innovation Management Systems (IMS) based on ISO 56001:2024 standards. Participants will learn how to conduct first, second, and third-party audits, assessing an organization's innovation framework, processes, and effectiveness against ISO 56001 requirements. This course is designed to equip professionals with the competencies to evaluate, develop, and improve innovation management practices within an organization, ensuring alignment with the latest international standards.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the purpose, structure, and principles of ISO 56001:2024 for Innovation Management Systems.
  2. Gain detailed knowledge of ISO 56001 requirements and their application in assessing innovation processes.
  3. Develop proficiency in planning, conducting, and reporting audits based on ISO 19011 guidelines.
  4. Identify and assess risks and opportunities related to innovation management in organizations.
  5. Cultivate the ability to communicate audit findings effectively to stakeholders, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  6. Gain insights into best practices and tools to enhance audit effectiveness and ensure organizational compliance.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

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Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  1. Be qualified to conduct and lead ISO 56001:2024 audits across various organizations.
  2. Have a comprehensive understanding of IMS requirements and the ability to evaluate their implementation.
  3. Be capable of identifying nonconformities, risks, and areas for improvement within innovation management systems.
  4. Gain the certification required to act as an auditor for ISO 56001:2024.
  5. Enhance organizational performance through structured assessments and reporting of innovation management practices.

Course Content

Introduction to Innovation Management and ISO 56001

 ISO 56001:2024 Requirements in Detail

 Audit Process and Techniques

Conducting and Reporting Audits

 Training Methodologies

Duration: 5 Days

Delivery Options: 

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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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