ISO 9001:2026 Transition: migrate your QMS to the new standard
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- ISO9001TR Code
- Certification
- PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition Certification
Accredited training for the PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition certification.
Presentation
More than a decade after ISO 9001:2015, the new standard incorporates changes in the economic, technological and regulatory context to strengthen quality management system effectiveness. PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition validates essential expertise for supporting this change.
This 2-day course covers the 2 official PECB framework domains: differences between the main clauses of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015, and understanding, planning and implementing the required changes. Each module combines methodological guidance with clause-by-clause comparisons based on practical cases.
By the end of the course, you will be able to plan and implement the changes required to ensure QMS conformity and be ready to take the official PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition examination, included in our offer. It leads to PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition certification (see the Certification tab for details).
Objectives
By the end of this ISO 9001:2026 Transition course, you will be able to:
- Explain the differences between ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015;
- Interpret the new concepts and requirements of ISO 9001:2026;
- Plan and implement changes to an existing quality management system to ensure conformity with ISO 9001:2026 requirements;
- Prepare for and pass the PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition certification examination.
Program
Module 1: compare ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 9001:2026 fundamentals and its positioning relative to ISO 9001:2015.
- Strengthening quality culture and ethical behaviour in the new standard.
- A clearer distinction between risks and opportunities within the QMS.
Practical exercises
- Identify differences between an ISO 9001:2015 clause and its ISO 9001:2026 equivalent.
Module 2: analyse requirements clause by clause
- Clause-by-clause comparison of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015.
- Changes concerning organisational context, interested parties and organisational knowledge.
- Updates to customer communication, design and development.
Practical exercises
- Analyse a complete ISO 9001:2026 clause and document the associated conformity actions.
Module 3: plan the QMS transition
- Expanded requirements for planning changes within the QMS.
- Changes to performance evaluation, management review and continual improvement.
- Developing a structured ISO 9001:2026 transition plan.
Practical exercises
- Build a QMS transition plan incorporating the main changes identified.
Module 4: prepare for the PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition examination
- Review of key points covered throughout the course.
- Detailed presentation of examination structure, format and topics.
- Examination success tips, methodology and time management.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals updating or auditing a quality management system, including:
- Professionals wishing to stay current with ISO 9001 requirements;
- People seeking to understand the differences between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026;
- Those responsible for transitioning a QMS from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026;
- Managers, auditors, trainers and consultants maintaining or auditing a QMS;
- Quality professionals updating their ISO 9001 certification.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisite:
- Language skills: ability to read and understand English, as the official PECB examination is currently available only in English.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- Certification included: the PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition examination is included in the course price at no additional cost.
- Comprehensive course materials: more than 150 pages of content, clause-by-clause comparisons and quizzes to consolidate knowledge.
- Professional development credits: participation earns you 14 continuing professional development credits (CPD/CPE).
- Second examination attempt: if you fail, you can retake the examination within 12 months at no additional cost.
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