Management Systems Audits in Organizations

A comprehensive program that will allow you to learn up-to-date knowledge of the processes involved in internal business management audits"

Audits will make it possible to verify and evaluate the activities undertaken in an organization in relation to the scope evaluated. This course will analyze the different types of audits and the principles that should govern the audits of management systems, as well as the roles and responsibilities of all the actors involved in them. 

In order to provide guidelines and systematize the development of management systems audits, the ISO 19011 standard will be covered. In this module, the guidelines of the standard will be established and its application for the performance of audits in management systems of organizations will be analyzed. 

An exhaustive analysis will be made of the techniques for the elaboration of the audit programs, approach of the audit objectives, as well as the identification, analysis and approach of actions to address the risks and opportunities of the audit. The tools and techniques necessary to carry out the audits will be mastered, as well as the verification process of the methodology applied. 
In addition, specific requirements for the development of management system audits based on ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards will be analyzed. 

By completing and passing the evaluations of this program, the student will obtain a solid knowledge of the rules and regulations to be applied in relation to environmental and energy management in organizations. A complete, high-intensity program, which will allow incorporating into practice the most updated knowledge in this field of work. A highly interesting subject due to its current relevance and the mandatory integration of the standards that will be studied in the Postgraduate Certificate. 

With an approach focused on efficiency, this Postgraduate Certificate has been created to allow students to optimize their efforts and achieve the best learning results in the shortest possible time. Additionally, as it is a 100% online program, the student is not constrained by fixed timetables or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life.  

A high intensity course that will allow the professional to make a qualitative leap in the environmental and energy management sector" 

This Postgraduate Certificate in Management Systems Audits in Organizations contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the specialization are: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in this sector 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning.  
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments  
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Comprehensive teaching material and the support of the best audiovisual systems in the educational market, to provide you with an immersive learning experience"

Supported by excellent multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, this program will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., study in a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, which means the student must try to solve the different real-life situations of that arise throughout the academic program. For this purpose, the professional will be supported by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field.

Learn about the requirements of an audit and how to implement all the necessary processes to achieve the most appropriate standards"

A 100% online program that will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work with maximum organizational flexibility"

The syllabus of this program includes all the contents required to acquire comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all the aspects involved in the performance of a management audit within organizations. A program specifically created to provide our students with a continuous process of skills improvement that will boost their real capacity for intervention. 

A stimulating and flexible learning process that will allow you to go through all the knowledge areas you need to intervene as an expert in this field" 

Module 1. Management systems audits 

1.1. Management System Audits  

1.1.1. Characteristics of Management System Audits 
1.1.2. Types of Management System Audits 
1.1.3. Management Systems Auditing Principles 

1.2. Standards and Organizations Involved 

1.2.1. Actors and Organizations Involved 
1.2.2. Certification Process 
1.2.3. UNE EN ISO 19011 

1.3. Audit Program Management 

1.3.1. Audit Program 
1.3.2. Establishing the Objectives of the Audit Program 
1.3.3. Audit Program Risks and Opportunities 

1.4. Conducting an Audit 

1.4.1. Start of the Audit and Preparation of Activities 
1.4.2. Conducting Audit Activities 
1.4.3. Conclusions and Audit Closing 

1.5. Auditor Competence and Evaluation 

1.5.1. Auditors' Responsibilities and Functions 
1.5.2. Determining the Competence of the Auditor and Audited Personnel 
1.5.3. Selecting the Auditing Team 

1.6. Tools and Application Techniques. Audit Development 

1.6.1. Interview Techniques 
1.6.2. Checklists or Verification Lists 
1.6.3. Checklist Templates 

1.7. Tools and Application Techniques. Final Report 

1.7.1. Audit Report Preparation 
1.7.2. Audit Report Distribution 
1.7.3. Audit Report Models 

1.8. Tools and Application Techniques. Processing of Findings 

1.8.1. Generation of Audit Findings 
1.8.2. Treatment of Audit Findings 
1.8.3. Corrective Action Plans 

1.9. Particular Aspects of Environmental Management System Audits 

1.9.1. Verification of Methodologies for Identification and Assessment of Environmental Aspects 
1.9.2. Specific Criteria for Validation of Environmental Aspects 
1.9.3. Visit to the Facilities During the Audit Process 

1.10. Particular Aspects of Energy Management System Audits 

1.10.1. Verification of Energy Consumption Collection Methodologies 
1.10.2. Criteria for Validation of Energy Performance 
1.10.3. Visit to the Facilities During the Audit Process

Advance your skills with the most interesting study systems on the online teaching scene"