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ISO 28000 Lead Auditor

Plan and conduct audits of supply-chain security, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on security risks, protective measures and assurance evidence.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery
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What you will work on

Who this course is for
• Persons responsible for conducting Lead an external audits according to ISO 28000:2022   requirements • HSE Managers, Environmental Manager/ Coordinators
Assessment and award requirements
Decision Reviewing audit report Making certification decision Continuous improvement Surveillance audit Extension of scope Withdrawal or cancellation of certification Recertification audit

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Plan and conduct audits of supply-chain security, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on security risks, protective measures and assurance evidence.

Work through security risks, protective measures and assurance evidence and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
Participants will learn how to:
  • Audit each and every ISO 28000:2022 requirements
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 28000:2022 requirements.
  • Audit process and techniques
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 28000:2022 from an Lead Auditor Perspective
  • Write Auditing reports and follow-up corrective action
  • Plan, conduct and Lead ISO 28000:2022 audit, and report audit results;
  • Effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 28000:2022 to validate corrective action
Benefits
of ISO 28000:2022 Types Of Audits Why Management System Audits are needed Requirements of the ISO 28000:2022 Standard Interpretations of Key Terms Elements of a Supply Chain Security Management System The ISO 28000:2022 Standard Principles of Supply Chain Security Management Continual Improvement Cycle Supply Chain Security Management Process Model Supply Chain Security System Requirements The Documentation Requirements of ISO 28000:2022 Management Responsibility Resource Management Product Realization Measurement, Analysis and Improvement The Process Management Approach Process Management Approach The Planning Phase Establish Process Measurements Analyze the Process Design or Redesign the Process Process Mapping Document Control Elements of Documents Process Approach to Documentation Identifying Documents and their Owners Types of Documents Master Document List Document Control Revisions and Maintenance Tips for Document Writers Principles of Auditing according to ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021: 2015 Fundamentals of Lead Auditing Decide how to Audit Managing audit programme Reviewing application Determining audit duration Planning audit Conducting opening meeting Collecting audit evidences Managing conflict in an audit Reaching audit conclusion Conducting closing meeting Writing Audit report Conducting audit follow Validating corrective actions
Audience
• Persons responsible for conducting Lead an external audits according to ISO 28000:2022   requirements • HSE Managers, Environmental Manager/ Coordinators
Content
Background and Development of ISO 28000:2022   Definition of ISO 28000:2022 Major Changes in ISO 28000:2022
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification  Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification  Classroom Training Location Here (Fee to be decided by delivery partners)

Refund and transfer conditions are set out in the current policy.

  • Assessment and Qualification Learning is assessed through:
  • one-hour examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert ISO 28000 Provisional Auditor
  • 2 years relevant experience  and 25 audit days evidence in an audit log qualifies participants for Cognicert ISO 28000 Auditor (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
  • 6 years relevant experience  and 50 audit days evidence in an audit log qualifies participants for Cognicert ISO 28000 Lead Auditor (Lead Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
Certificate
Decision Reviewing audit report Making certification decision Continuous improvement Surveillance audit Extension of scope Withdrawal or cancellation of certification Recertification audit
Duration

5 days

  • ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

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    Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

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    1 day

    ISO 28000 Awareness

    People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

    Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

    Live online: £2009–13 November 2026

    Enrol self-study · £75Book online · £200
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    2 days

    ISO 28000 Foundation

    People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.

    Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

    Live online: £5009–13 November 2026

    Enrol self-study · £150Book online · £500
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    3 days

    ISO 28000 Internal Auditor

    People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

    Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

    Live online: £7509–13 November 2026

    Enrol self-study · £250Book online · £750
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    5 days

    ISO 28000 Lead Implementer

    Managers, consultants and professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining or improving a system.

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    TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
    9–13 November 202613 November 2026Late booking period
    Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 21 October 2026.
    Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.    		£1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee
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