Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2026

Module 1: Structure of ISO 9001:2026

Topics

• High Level Structure (HLS)
• Clause structure comparison
• Alignment with other management systems

Key Clauses

1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Terms and definitions
4. Context of the organization
5. Leadership
6. Planning
7. Support
8. Operation
9. Performance evaluation
10. Improvement

Module 2: Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026

Topics

1. Enhanced Risk-Based Thinking

• Expanded risk management requirements
• Integration with enterprise risk management

2. Knowledge Management

• Organizational knowledge
• Knowledge retention and transfer

3. Digitalization and Technology

• Digital documentation
• Data management
• Automation in quality systems

4. Sustainability and ESG Alignment

• Environmental and social considerations
• Stakeholder responsibility

5. Supply Chain & External Providers

• Stronger supplier controls
• Risk-based supplier evaluation

6. Organizational Resilience

• Business continuity
• Crisis management

Module 3: Impact on the Existing QMS

Topics

• Gap analysis between ISO 9001:2015 and the proposed ISO 9001:2026
• Required documentation updates
• Process modifications
• Leadership responsibilities

Exercise

• Perform a QMS gap assessment

Module 4: Implementation Strategy

Topics

• Transition planning
• Updating policies and procedures
• Training employees
• Integrating technology into QMS

Tools

• Risk registers
• Process mapping
• KPI dashboards