ISO 9001:2015 to 2026 Bridging Course for Quality Specialists

Why ISO 9001:2026 Matters

ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard. Each revision reflects changes in how organisations operate, manage risk, demonstrate leadership, and deliver value to customers and stakeholders.

The ISO 9001:2026 revision is expected to:

• Improve clarity and usability of requirements
• Strengthen alignment with organisational strategy and culture
• Reinforce risk-based thinking and opportunity management
• Increase emphasis on leadership effectiveness and accountability
• Better reflect modern business environments and ways of working

For professionals working with ISO 9001, this means changes to implementation expectations, audit focus, and conformity evaluation.

Who This Course Is For

This ISO 9001:2026 upgrade is intended for professionals who already hold an ISO 9001:2015 qualification, including:

• ISO 9001 auditors (internal or external)
• Quality managers and implementers
• Consultants supporting ISO 9001 systems and transitions
• Audit program managers overseeing quality audits

This is not an entry-level course. It is a targeted upgrade that addresses only the gaps between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait for ISO 9001:2026 to Upskill

The revision of ISO 9001 does not mean ISO 9001:2015 becomes irrelevant overnight. Following publication, organisations are typically given a formal transition period to migrate from the previous edition of ISO 9001.

During this time, ISO 9001 professionals must be able to:

• Continue working with ISO 9001:2015 where applicable
• Assess transition planning and implementation progress
• Apply ISO 9001:2026 requirements once adopted
• Make consistent, defensible conformity and audit decisions

This course prepares you to operate confidently across all stages of the ISO 9001:2026 transition.

If you’re developing capability in quality management systems and don’t yet hold an ISO 9001:2015 qualification, we recommend training to the current standard now. ISO 9001:2015 remains actively used by organisations and certification bodies throughout the transition period.

Completing your ISO 9001:2015 qualification now means that when ISO 9001:2026 is released, you’ll typically only need a short transition or bridging update, rather than repeating a full program. Check out all of our current ISO 9001:2015 Quality Managment System courses here. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When will ISO 9001:2026 be published?

ISO 9001:2026 is expected to be published in Q3 or Q4 of 2026, subject to ISO approval processes.

Can organisations still use ISO 9001:2015?

Yes. ISO 9001:2015 will remain valid during the transition period. Organisations and professionals must, however, understand and manage transition requirements.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

No. This course assumes prior ISO 9001:2015 knowledge and is designed specifically as a transition upgrade.

Will this prepare me to work with ISO 9001:2026?

Yes. This course is designed to support professional competence for applying and assessing ISO 9001:2026 once it is published and adopted.