Build the people who make your management system work
A management system is only as strong as the people who run and audit it. Our courses explain what each ISO standard requires, why the requirements exist and how to apply them, then build skill through realistic case studies, role plays and audit exercises taken from real workplaces.
We train individuals, internal audit teams and whole organizations, delivered in-house at your premises or remotely as live, instructor-led online sessions.
- Experienced tutorsPractising auditors who teach from real audit situations.
- In-house or remoteAt your site or live online, scheduled around your team.
- Practical exercisesCase studies, role plays and audit simulations.
- Verifiable certificatesEvery certificate has a unique number and QR code.
Our courses
Four course families, each available for the main ISO management system standards. Choose the level that matches the role.
Lead Auditor Training
For professionals who will plan, lead and report complete management system audits, including third-party and supplier audits.
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Internal Auditor Training
For staff who will audit their own organization: planning audits, gathering evidence, writing nonconformities and verifying corrective action.
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Awareness Training
For all employees, supervisors and new starters: what the standard is for, how it affects daily work and each person’s role in it.
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Management Systems Training
For managers and implementation teams who need to interpret the requirements and understand how the clauses connect in practice.
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Standards we train on
Courses are available for the following standards, and for integrated management systems combining two or more of them. Other standards are available on request.
Compare the courses
| Course | Best for | You will be able to | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Auditor | Auditors, consultants, quality and HSE professionals | Plan, lead, report and follow up a full management system audit | 5 days (40 hours) | Continuous assessment and final written examination |
| Internal Auditor | Staff joining an internal audit team | Plan and conduct internal audits, write nonconformities and verify corrective action | 2 days | Practical exercises and assessment |
| Awareness | All employees, supervisors, new starters | Explain the standard’s purpose and their own role in the system | 1 day | Participation |
| Management Systems | Managers and implementation teams | Interpret requirements and understand how the clauses connect | 1–2 days per standard | Workshop exercises |
How we deliver
In-house at your premises
Private courses for your team, with examples drawn from your own sector and, where helpful, your own processes.
- Dates scheduled around your operations
- Cost-effective for groups
- Content adapted to your sector
Remote, live online
Instructor-led sessions on a video platform with group exercises in breakout rooms. Not pre-recorded.
- Join from any country
- Same content and assessment as in-house
- Ideal for dispersed teams
What every course includes
Course materials
Structured notes, the course workbook and exercise packs.
Expert tutor
A practising auditor who teaches from real audit experience.
Practical exercises
Case studies, role plays and audit simulations.
Verifiable certificate
Unique number and QR code, checkable on this website.
How to book
Course, standard, number of participants, preferred format and dates.
A written proposal with agenda, duration, delivery format and fee.
We agree the dates and send joining instructions or the venue checklist.
Interactive sessions with exercises, led by an experienced tutor.
Participants who meet the requirements receive a verifiable certificate.
Training certificates you can verify
Every USGSR training certificate carries a unique number and QR code. Employers and clients can confirm it on our Certificate Verification page using the certificate number and the participant’s name.
Training and certification are kept separate. Attending a USGSR course gives no advantage in any certification audit or decision, and our tutors do not audit organizations they have trained in the previous period. Training certificates confirm course completion; they are not personnel certification or auditor registration unless stated.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend Lead Auditor training?
Professionals who will lead audits: quality, environmental, health and safety or information security managers, consultants, and anyone who audits suppliers or wants to work as a third-party auditor.
What is the difference between Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor training?
Internal Auditor training prepares you to audit your own organization. Lead Auditor training covers the whole audit, including leading a team and auditing other organizations, and ends with a written examination.
Can you run a course only for our company?
Yes. In-house courses can be delivered at your premises or remotely, with examples from your sector.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who meet the course requirements receive a certificate with a unique number and QR code that can be verified on this website.
Can I attend remotely from outside the USA?
Yes. Remote courses are live and instructor-led, and participants can join from any country.
How do we request a course?
Use the Request a Quote form and choose Training, or email info@usglobalcert.com with the course, standard, participants and preferred dates.