ISO 9001:2026 Update: The New Generation of Quality Management Standards

The Future of Quality Management: Developments in the QM Standards Family

• Current Developments in Quality Management.
• Overview of the ISO 9000 family of standards.
• The relationship between ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 19011, and the ISO 10000 standards.
• Objectives and Background of the Revisions.
• Impact on Companies and Management Systems.
• Transition Periods from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026: Timelines, Implications for Certifications and Audits.

ISO 9000: Evolving Fundamentals and Terminology

• New and revised terms.
• Quality Management Principles.
• Implications for the application of ISO 9001.
• Practical implications for processes, documentation, and communication.
• Typical interpretation questions.

ISO 9001:2026 – The Key Changes

• Structure and Organization of ISO 9001:2026.
• New and more specific requirements.
• Differences from ISO 9001:2015.
• Context, interested parties, and risks and opportunities.
• Digitalization, knowledge management, sustainability, and resilience.
• Impact on existing quality management systems.

Auditing According to ISO 19011—New Expectations for Auditors and Organizations

• Current Developments in Auditing.
• Risk-Based Audit Approach.
• Competency Requirements for Auditors.
• Remote audits and hybrid audit procedures.
• Auditing new subject areas.
• Implications for internal audits and supplier audits.
• Practical Implications of the Transition Periods for Audit Planning.

The ISO 10000 series as a practical complement to ISO 9001

• Overview of selected standards in the ISO 10000 series.
• An overview of how the 10,000 series specifically supports the changes discussed earlier (ISO 9001, ISO 19011) in practice—for example, in complaint management, customer satisfaction, or project quality management.

Guidance on Implementing the Changes in Your Own Company

• Conduct a gap analysis.
• Evaluate the relevance of the individual standards.
• Determine the need for adjustments.
• Prioritize actions.
• Define responsibilities and a timeline.
• Preparation for internal and external audits.

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