ISO 30415 Lead Auditor Course

Plan and conduct audits of diversity and inclusion, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on inclusive policies, participation and measurable improvement.

Work through inclusive policies, participation and measurable improvement and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and structure of ISO 30415
• Interpret D&I concepts within an audit context
• Apply auditing principles based on ISO 19011
• Plan and manage first, second, and third-party audits
• Conduct audits of:
  • Leadership and governance
  • HR processes and practices
  • Organizational culture and inclusion initiatives
• Collect and verify audit evidence
• Identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities
• Prepare and present audit reports

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Lead ISO 30415 audits independently
• Evaluate D&I management system effectiveness
• Identify risks related to:
  • Bias
  • Discrimination
  • Lack of inclusion
• Assess compliance with organizational policies and ISO guidelines
• Provide objective audit findings and recommendations
• Support organizations in improving diversity and inclusion performance

This course is designed for:

• Internal and External Auditors
• HR and D&I Managers
• Compliance and Governance Professionals
• Consultants and Advisors
• Senior Managers responsible for workplace culture
• Certification body auditors
• Anyone involved in auditing HR or D&I systems

The course is based on:

• ISO 30415: Human Resource Management — Diversity and Inclusion
• ISO 19011: Guidelines for auditing management systems
• ISO 30400: Human Resource Management — Vocabulary
• ISO 30405: Recruitment Guidelines
• ISO 30408: Human Governance
• ISO 30409: Workforce Planning
• ISO 26000: Social Responsibility
• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems (audit integration concepts)

Course Content (PDCA-Based Auditing Approach)

The course uses the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) model to structure audit activities and evaluate system effectiveness.

PLAN – Audit Planning & Preparation

• Overview of ISO 30415 framework
• Understanding organizational context and stakeholders
• Audit principles, ethics, and auditor competence (ISO 19011)
• Risk-based audit planning
• Developing:
  • Audit plans
  • Audit checklists
• Identifying audit scope, criteria, and objectives

DO – Conducting the Audit

• Opening meeting and communication
• Collecting audit evidence:
  • Interviews
  • Document review
  • Observation
• Auditing key areas:
  • Leadership commitment and governance
  • HR processes (recruitment, development, retention)
  • Inclusion practices and workplace culture
• Identifying:
  • Bias risks
  • Discrimination issues
• Recording audit findings

CHECK – Evaluation & Reporting

• Verifying audit evidence
• Evaluating conformity with ISO 30415 principles
• Identifying:
  • Non-conformities
  • Observations
  • Opportunities for improvement
• Preparing audit reports
• Conducting closing meetings

ACT – Follow-up & Improvement

• Corrective action processes
• Root cause analysis
• Follow-up audits
• Continuous improvement of D&I systems
• Auditor feedback and system enhancement