ISO 9001:2026 Transition Self-Study Course 1-year access ⎮ PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition exam included

Course and Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this self-study course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and scope of the ISO 9001:2026 revision, including its response to evolving business conditions and customer expectations.
• Identify and interpret the main changes compared with ISO 9001:2015, while recognizing the continuity of the process approach and PDCA framework.
• Explain the stronger emphasis on quality culture and ethical behavior, and its implications for leadership and the organization.
• Distinguish between risks and opportunities and understand the updated requirements for planning changes to the QMS.
• Assess how the revised requirements affect an existing QMS, including organizational context, support, operations, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
• Understand how to transition and update a QMS to meet ISO 9001:2026 requirements and support customer satisfaction and organisational performance.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Those who want to remain up to date with the requirements of ISO 9001 and update their certificates
• Individuals seeking to understand the differences between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026
• Professionals responsible for transitioning a QMS from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026
• Managers, auditors, trainers, and consultants involved in maintaining or auditing a QMS

The self-study format is ideal for professionals with busy schedules or those who prefer to learn at their own pace.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course. However, prior knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and the fundamentals of a quality management system (QMS) is strongly recommended. Experience in implementing, maintaining, or auditing a QMS will help participants relate the changes to their organization. No prior ISO 9001 certification is required.

About the PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition Exam

The “PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition” exam fully meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Differences between main clauses of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015

Domain 2: Understanding, planning, and implementing ISO 9001:2026 changes

Participants can access their exam on the MyPECB platform, allowing them to take the online assessment at their convenience from home or the office. The exam is proctored remotely via the PECB Exams platform.

• Exam duration: 60 minutes (+ additional time for non-native English speakers)
• Format: Closed-book
• Number of questions: 40
• Passing score: 70% (28 correct answers)
• Language: English

Course & Exam Delivery

We will process your order within a maximum of two working days. First, you will receive an invitation from PECB to create your MyPECB account and confirm your email address. Once this step is complete, we will be able to activate your training and exam.

This self-paced training pack runs through My PECB. It includes:

• Downloadable training materials and exercises;
• Quizzes to reinforce learning;
• The online exam with second chance should you fail at your first attempt;
• The certification application fee
• The first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)
• 1 year access to PECB Skills that offers unlimited access to bite-sized training in cybersecurity, information security, business continuity, and artificial intelligence and allows you to earn CDP points to maintain your certification.

Important: you have 12 months from your purchase date to sit the exam, use your retake if needed, and submit your certification application.

Please note that standards are not included. You can purchase them via your MyPECB account in the ‘store’ section.

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