Understand the Audit Process. Execute Each Step with Clarity.

If you've ever thought: “I support audits but don’t really know what happens step-by-step...” or “I’ve seen audits happen, but I want to be audit-ready myself...” This is your next step.

Whether you’re preparing for your first audit or supporting experienced auditors, knowing how audits are structured and what happens at each stage is essential.

Audit Procedures is a short, practical microcredential that walks you through the 7 key steps of a management systems audit. You’ll learn how audits unfold in the real world, what your role is at each stage, and how to support the process from planning to follow-up.

Grounded in ISO 19011:2018 and built for practical application, this course is your fast-track to understanding how audits really work and how to contribute with confidence.

All in under 15 minutes.

Why This Microcredential?

Many auditors are told to "help with the audit" but never taught what that actually means.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to prepare, what happens during an audit, or what your next step should be, this microcredential is for you.

• Understand the complete audit process from initiation to follow-up
• Learn the roles, responsibilities, and flow of each audit phase
• Gain clarity on what auditors do before, during, and after the audit
• Identify what good preparation looks like (and what to avoid)
• Support or lead audits with confidence and professionalism

No jargon. No overload. Just the structure you need to make sense of the audit process.

Stack It, Don’t Skip It

This microcredential is part of ATOL’s stackable qualification pathway, meaning it stands alone but also connects to the bigger picture, our full Internal Auditor Management Systems qualification.