Auditing 101: A Practical Introduction to Internal and Supplier Auditing

Join Nemko for a 3-hour live virtual Auditing 101 course designed to give new and developing auditors a practical foundation in internal and supplier auditing.

Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pacific (1:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern)
Price: $497 per person

What We'll Cover

In this practical introductory course, we'll cover the fundamentals of effective auditing, including:

• What an audit is and what it is designed to accomplish
• How to identify and evaluate objective evidence
• Asking effective audit questions
• Risk-based questioning techniques
• QMS conformance vs. ISO standard conformance
• Understanding ISO "shall" statements
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act approach
• Using SIPOC and turtle diagrams to understand processes
• Identifying and documenting nonconformities
• Corrective actions and opportunities for improvement
• How to document audit findings clearly and effectively

This is a foundational course designed to help participants understand the auditing process and become more comfortable conducting or participating in internal and supplier audits. No previous auditing experience is required.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Employees newly assigned to internal audits
• Process owners
• Operations Managers and Operations Administrators
• Quality Coordinators and newer quality professionals
• Supplier Quality personnel
• Employees asked to participate in supplier audits
• Anyone looking to develop practical auditing and quality-management skills

Some familiarity with ISO 9001 or another management system is helpful, but you do not need to be an auditing expert to attend.

What You'll Take Away

By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer understanding of:

What to ask. What to look for. And how to follow the evidence.

You'll gain practical tools and techniques to help you approach internal and supplier audits with greater structure and confidence, including how to identify findings and document them effectively.

Training certificates will be provided.

Session Details

Format: Live virtual training
Duration: 3 hours
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pacific (1:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern)
Price: $497 per person

Ready to Build Your Auditing Skills?

Being asked to participate in an audit doesn't mean you have to figure it out as you go.

Nemko's Auditing 101 course provides a practical foundation to help you understand the auditing process, ask better questions, follow the evidence, and document your findings.

Learn How to Audit With Confidence

Register for Auditing 101 and build the practical skills you need to participate in effective internal and supplier audits.