Internal Auditing Course Outline
The Online Internal Auditor Training Course follows the outline of the onsite 16-hour course.
Internal Auditing Course Syllabus
Introduction to ISO 9001 Effective internal audits begin with familiarization and understanding of the ISO 9001 standard and its underlying concepts. Session includes the discussion and identification of company processes and applicable clauses. |
Introduction to Internal Audits Learn the purpose and objectives of audits with their respect to external versus internal audits. |
Roles and Responsibilities of Internal Audits Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Auditor, Team Auditor, Auditee, and Internal Audit Program Manager. |
Plan the Internal Audit Discuss how to prepare for the internal audit, such as review of background information, development of the checklist, time management, and sampling. |
Audit Execution Discuss interviewing techniques, collection of evidence, deal with confrontation, and note taking of internal audits. |
Reporting Results and Writing Nonconformances Discuss the contents of the internal audit report and how to write a nonconformance. |
Process Audits Learn how to conduct process audits beginning with development of internal audit checklist using a process matrix. Observe a process audit together of a chosen area and learn how to complete the checklist. |
Internal Auditor Training Case Studies Share your company’s own case studies during the Internal Auditing Course to guide discussion, understanding, and conducting process audits. |
Conduct Case Study I Share your company’s own case studies during the Internal Auditing Course to guide discussion, understanding, and conducting process audits. |
Prepare and Conduct Case Study II Receive the second case study and prepare audit checklists and auditee materials. |
Prepare and Conduct Case Study III Receive the third case study and prepare audit checklists and auditee materials. |
Conduct an Internal Audit During the Internal Auditing Course, you will apply what you have learned and conduct a mock internal audit. |
Post-Audit Review Review any auditor questions, audit trails, and notes. |

Internal Auditing Course Testimonials
“…Robin Dudash has a thorough knowledge of the ISO process and auditing techniques. She provided valuable insights to help us audit our facilities.”
Chris Coors, Quality Manager
Parker Hannifin
“…Great course for anyone looking to get into any basic auditing.”
James Hornby – Kingston, Ontario, Canada