Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Summarize why audits are important and the principles of an audit program
• Describe the main international reference regulations and standards relevant to Quality Assurance and auditors
• Explain the elements of an audit program
• Describe the various methods used to audit effectively
• List the various elements of the audit process
• Review the competence required of auditors and how to maintain such competence

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Terms, definitions and acronyms
• Importance of the audit process
• Types of audits
• Principles of auditing
• Regulatory requirements
• Audit program development and management
• Audit methods and techniques
• Conduct of an audit
• Auditor competence
• Audit simulation

Activities

• Exercises/Simulation
• Group discussion
• Case Studies
• Assessment