CQI-IRCA
ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Course (QMS)
A five-day CQI-IRCA certified course that prepares you to plan, lead and report audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001:2026.
Inspection, Testing & Assurance Company (ITA)
Management system development, inspection, testing and internationally accredited training
ITA helps organisations improve the quality of their processes, products and services, and contributes to raising the competence of their people and the effectiveness, safety and compliance of their management systems.
- Management systems
- Inspection
- Testing
- Accredited training
- 25,000+professionals trained
- 4.88/5average course rating
- 20years in the field
- 250+consultancy clients worldwide
What we do
ITA builds management systems with its clients and prepares them for certification, inspects and tests products and sites, and trains auditors and food safety professionals through internationally accredited qualifications.
Training
Lead Auditor, internal auditor and HACCP qualifications, delivered live online and in the classroom.
Consultancy
Implementation support for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and BRCGS.
Inspection & Assurance
Specialist inspectors and auditors anywhere in the world: quality, food safety, vendor and environmental inspections and supplier audits.
Featured training
CQI-IRCA
ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Course (EMS)
A five-day CQI-IRCA certified course for professionals who audit environmental management systems against ISO 14001:2026.
CQI-IRCA
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course (OH&SMS)
A five-day CQI-IRCA certified course to audit occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001:2018.
CQI-IRCA
ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course (FSMS)
A five-day CQI-IRCA certified course to audit food safety management systems against ISO 22000:2018, including HACCP and prerequisite programmes.
CQI-IRCA
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Course
A five-day CQI-IRCA certified course, updated to FSSC 22000 Version 7, covering ISO 22000:2018, sector prerequisite programmes and the additional scheme requirements.
Highfield
Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP
A two-day Highfield qualification for supervisors and HACCP team members who help develop and maintain HACCP-based procedures.
Upcoming course dates
| Dates | Course | Fee | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22–26 November 2026 | FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Course | Book | |
| 29 November – 3 December 2026 | BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Course | Book | |
| 6–10 December 2026 | ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course (OH&SMS) | Book | |
| 13–17 December 2026 | ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Course (QMS) | Book | |
| 13–15 December 2026 | Highfield Level 4 Award in HACCP | Book | |
| 20–24 December 2026 | FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Course | Book | |
| 27–31 December 2026 | ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor Course (EMS) | Book | |
| 27–31 December 2026 | ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course (FSMS) | Book |
Courses run live online in all languages. Other dates and in-house courses are available on request.
Featured consultancy
ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System Consultancy
Build an ISO 9001:2026 quality management system around your real processes and get ready for certification.
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Consultancy
Prevent work-related injury and ill health with a practical ISO 45001:2018 management system.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Consultancy
Gap analysis and system update for FSSC 22000 Version 7, released in May 2026.
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Consultancy
Prepare your site for BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 certification.
Why organisations choose ITA
- Accredited qualificationsLead Auditor courses certified by CQI-IRCA, HACCP qualifications awarded by Highfield and courses approved by BRCGS.
- Practising expertsOur tutors and consultants audit and implement systems in industry, and each holds the approval required by the awarding body.
- Delivery in all languagesCourses are delivered in all languages, with exams taken on the awarding body’s own platform.
- A complete assurance partnerCertification support, inspection, testing and accredited training from one company, each delivered by its own specialist team.
Recognised qualifications
CQI-IRCACertified Lead Auditor courses, delivered by ITA as the authorised agent of Guidance (توجيه), a CQI-IRCA Approved Training Partner
BRCGSApproved BRCGS Food Safety, HACCP and professional courses
HighfieldRegulated HACCP, food safety and health and safety qualifications awarded by Highfield
IAQPITA is an Approved Training Partner of the International Association of Quality Professionals (IAQP) for professional certifications and online exams
ITAImplementation, internal auditor and specialist courses with an ITA certificate
Examinations for CQI-IRCA, BRCGS and Highfield courses are taken on each awarding body's own platform.
Sectors we work with
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Food retail and hospitality
- Packaging
- Industrial manufacturing
- Construction and facilities
- Logistics and supply chain
- Public sector and non-profit organisations
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