Title: PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition Course & Exam Bundle (UK) > PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition for UK quality managers and auditors: every change from ISO 9001:2015 clause by clause, exam and retake included. £104 + VAT. Source: https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-9001-2026-transition Publisher: Aegentra (aegentra.co.uk), United Kingdom edition. Prices in GBP excluding VAT. Updated: 2026-11-05 Licence: public web content; cite the source URL. PECB / Transition # ISO 9001:2026 Transition — Course & exam bundle. ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026. Study PECB’s two-day transition course at your own pace: what changed from ISO 9001:2015, clause by clause, then a one-hour exam. 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No video lectures or live teaching. **What’s included** 12 months of myPECB course access Official PECB course materials: more than 150 pages, including quizzes Official PECB exam voucher: 2 attempts, the initial exam and one free retake if needed Certification application fee included No annual maintenance fee: PECB Transition credentials need no maintenance Base price (excl. VAT)£104.00 Total to pay (incl. 20% UK VAT)£124.80 Per learner · GBP [Buy](https://aegentra.co.uk/checkout?course=iso-9001-2026-transition&format=self-study) **Exam and purchase conditions** Complete the exam, included retake and application within 12 months of purchase. The first retake requires at least 15 days after an unsuccessful attempt. PECB reviews eligibility before awarding a credential; buying a bundle does not guarantee certification. An enquiry does not create an order. An order is confirmed after successful payment and acceptance. Choose your payment currency in the top navigation. Prices shown are for UK personal purchases; other locations and business purchases need a written quote. ## Your enrolment ISO 9001:2026 Transition At a glance ## The course in brief. - **Standard:** ISO 9001:2026, published 16 September 2026. It replaces ISO 9001:2015 including Amendment 1:2024. - **Length:** Two days in PECB’s curriculum. Self-Study runs at your own pace within 12 months. - **Materials:** More than 150 pages of official PECB material, including quizzes. - **Exam:** One hour, 40 multiple-choice questions, closed book. Online or on paper, in English or French. - **Entry:** No prerequisites. - **Credential:** PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition. - **Upkeep:** None. No annual maintenance fee and no CPD for a Transition credential. - **Price:** £104 + VAT, Self-Study. In the bundle ## What PECB includes. PECB sets out what its transition fee covers. Bought as Self-Study from Aegentra, an official PECB authorised training partner, the bundle includes: - The official PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition course: more than 150 pages of material, including quizzes, delivered digitally through myPECB. - 12 months of myPECB access from the date of purchase. - The PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition exam: your first attempt and one free retake if you need it. - The certification application fee. - An attestation of course completion from PECB. - No annual maintenance fee. PECB lists Transition credentials among those that need no maintenance. The exam, the retake if you need it and the certification application must all fall within 12 months of purchase. Self-Study means the official materials only: there are no recorded lectures or live classes. Why take it ## What the course does for you. - You can explain each change between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026 to colleagues, a client or a certification body auditor, and name the clause it sits in. - You can read the new concepts in the 2026 text, such as quality culture and ethical behaviour and the separate treatment of opportunities, the way the standard intends. - You can plan the changes an existing quality management system needs to conform to ISO 9001:2026, and decide what to show at your next surveillance or recertification audit. - You come away with a separate PECB credential showing you have studied the 2026 edition and passed an exam on it. - It takes two days of study, not a five-day Lead course. PECB, UKAS and Global ACI all describe the revision as targeted rather than fundamental. The new edition ## ISO 9001:2026 is published. ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026, the date both Global ACI and UKAS use. It replaces ISO 9001:2015 including Amendment 1:2024. Pages that still describe a draft or an “expected” September 2026 release are out of date. UKAS calls the revision “targeted updates rather than fundamental change”. Global ACI expects organisations to find the changes “largely intuitive” and “attainable with reasonable effort”. The standard now follows the Harmonized Structure that ISO uses for all management system standards (ISO TMB resolution 16/2025). ISO 9000 remains the normative reference, Annex A is rewritten to clarify the requirements and Annex B, the list of other standards, is removed. Old against new ## ISO 9001:2015 compared with ISO 9001:2026. The rating column is UKAS’s own, from its high-level gap analysis (version 1.0, September 2026). Clause wording follows Global ACI’s transition requirements. The 2015 column includes Amendment 1:2024. | Clause or area | ISO 9001:2015 with Amendment 1:2024 | ISO 9001:2026 | UKAS rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Structure | Annex SL high-level structure. Annex A clarification and Annex B other standards | Harmonized Structure. Terms aligned to it, with quality-specific terms for QMS, quality policy and quality objectives. Annex A rewritten; Annex B removed | Not rated | | Documented information | “Maintain” and “retain” documented information | New phrasing, with “documented information shall be available” clarified | Not rated | | 4.1 Context and climate change | Climate change added by Amendment 1:2024 | Carried into the 2026 text. No new requirement compared with 2015 plus the amendment | No change | | 4.2 Interested parties | Determine relevant interested parties and their requirements; Amendment 1:2024 note on climate | Revised | Significant | | 5.1.1 Leadership | Items a) to j); promote improvement | Items a) to k). New i) promoting quality culture and ethical behaviour; “continual” improvement; a new note on quality culture | Significant | | 5.2 Quality policy | Appropriate to the purpose and context of the organisation | New e): takes into account the context of the organisation and supports its strategic direction | Minor | | 5.3 Roles | “Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities” | Retitled “Roles, responsibilities and authorities” | Minor | | 6.1 Risks and opportunities | 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 treat risks and opportunities together | Split into 6.1.1 determining risks and opportunities, 6.1.2 actions to address risks and a new 6.1.3 actions to address opportunities | Significant (6.1.2 and 6.1.3) | | 6.2 Quality objectives | Quality objectives and planning to achieve them | Minor wording change | Minor | | 6.3 Planning of changes | Purpose, consequences, integrity, resources, responsibilities | Opens “To ensure changes are implemented effectively to achieve intended results”. Adds e) monitoring and evaluating effectiveness, f) communicating the changes, g) reviewing the results | Significant | | 7.1.5.2, 7.1.6 and 7.2 | Measurement traceability; organisational knowledge; competence | 7.1.5.2 retitled “Traceability of measurement results”; minor changes to knowledge and competence | Minor | | 7.3 Awareness | Policy, objectives, contribution, implications of nonconformity | Adds e) organisational quality culture and ethical behaviour | Significant | | 8.1, 8.2.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.5 and 8.4.3 | Operational planning, customer communication, design planning and outputs, information for external providers | Minor changes | Minor | | 9.1.2, 9.1.3 and 9.2.2 | Customer satisfaction, analysis and evaluation, audit programme | Minor changes | Minor | | 9.3.2 Management review inputs | “Shall be planned and carried out taking into consideration” | “Shall include”. Adds c) changes in the needs and expectations of relevant interested parties; items d) to g) reorganised | Significant | | 9.3.3 | “Management review outputs” | “Management review results” | No change | | Clause 10 Improvement | 10.1 General, 10.2, 10.3 Continual improvement | 10.1 Continual improvement and 10.2; the separate 10.3 is gone | No change | | Unchanged clauses | As published | 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1.2, 7.1.1 to 7.1.4, 7.4, 7.5, most of 8.2 to 8.7, 9.1.1, 9.2.1, 10.2 | No change | Sources: UKAS technical bulletin “QMS ISO 9001:2026 transition” (revision 1, 7 October 2026) and its gap analysis; Global ACI-TECH-3-TR 2029-09-30 (M), section 3.1. Where the work is ## The five areas that changed most. UKAS names five: “interested parties, quality culture and ethical behaviour, risks and opportunities, planning of changes and management review.” ### Interested parties (4.2) UKAS rates the revision to 4.2 significant, and management review must now consider changes in the needs and expectations of relevant interested parties (9.3.2 c). Be ready to show how you notice those changes and who reviews them. ### Quality culture and ethical behaviour (5.1.1 and 7.3) Top management must promote quality culture and ethical behaviour, and people must be aware of them. The new note says they “are reflected in its shared values, attitudes, and established practices”. ### Risks and opportunities (6.1) Opportunities get their own clause, 6.1.3, separate from actions to address risks in 6.1.2. A single combined register may need a second look. ### Planning of changes (6.3) A change to the QMS must now be planned with how its effectiveness will be monitored and evaluated, how it will be communicated and how its results will be reviewed. ### Management review (9.3.2) Inputs move from “taking into consideration” to “shall include”, and changes in interested parties’ needs and expectations become an input. ### What did not change Climate change arrived with Amendment 1:2024. If you implemented the amendment, Clause 4.1 asks nothing new. Continual improvement moves from 10.3 to 10.1, which UKAS rates as no change in substance. Transition timetable ## ISO 9001:2026 transition deadlines. Certified organisations have three years. The dates come from Global ACI’s mandatory transition requirements (TECH-3-TR, issued 4 September 2026), which bind the accreditation bodies that sign its arrangement and the certification bodies they accredit, and from UKAS’s technical bulletin for UK certification bodies. | Milestone | Date | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | ISO 9001:2026 published | 16 September 2026 | Global ACI, UKAS | | Accreditation bodies ready to assess certification bodies | By 31 March 2027 | Global ACI | | Certification bodies submit their transition declaration | By 30 June 2027 | Global ACI | | Accreditation bodies complete their transition decisions | By 30 September 2027 | Global ACI | | UK certification bodies stop accepting new ISO 9001:2015 applications | 16 March 2028 | UKAS | | New and initial certifications to ISO 9001:2026 only | From 31 March 2028 | Global ACI | | Every certified organisation transitioned, with a 2026 certificate issued | By 30 September 2029 | Global ACI | UKAS counts 18 months from the publication date; Global ACI counts from the last day of the publication month, which is why the two March 2028 dates differ. Check which date your certification body is working to. Organisations move to the 2026 edition at a surveillance audit, at recertification or at a special transition audit; remote audits are allowed under IAF MD 4, and the certification body decides whether extra audit time is needed. After 30 September 2029, Global ACI says ISO 9001:2015 accreditations are no longer valid. To check that a certificate is UKAS-accredited, see [how to check an ISO certificate claim](https://aegentra.co.uk/knowledge/checking-certification). Is this your next step? ## Who this course suits best. - People who want to stay up to date with the requirements of ISO 9001 - People who need to understand the differences between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026 - Anyone responsible for moving a quality management system from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026 - Managers, auditors, trainers and consultants who maintain or audit a quality management system - Quality professionals who want to update their ISO 9001 certificates New to ISO 9001? Start with [ISO 9001 Foundation](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-9001-foundation). To implement or audit a quality management system in depth, compare [ISO 9001 Lead Implementer](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-9001-lead-implementer) and [ISO 9001 Lead Auditor](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-9001-lead-auditor). Your learning format ## Independent study. Clear expectations. This course is listed as Self-Study only. Learn from the official course materials at your own pace; recorded presenter videos and live classes are not included. **Which learning support is included?** Self-Study is independent learning from the official materials. eLearning, where listed, adds recorded instruction; neither standard bundle promises live tuition or unlimited one-to-one support. PECB manages examination and certification decisions. Knowledge you can apply ## What you will work through. - Explain the differences between ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015. - Interpret the new concepts and requirements of ISO 9001:2026. - Plan and implement the changes an existing quality management system needs to conform to ISO 9001:2026. Inside the course ## The curriculum. PECB says the course covers a stronger focus on quality culture and ethical behaviour, a clearer distinction between risks and opportunities and expanded requirements for planning changes to the QMS, along with organisational context, interested parties, organisational knowledge, customer communication, design and development, performance evaluation, management review and continual improvement. Day labels describe the learning sequence, not scheduled live classes. **Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001:2026 and its comparison with ISO 9001:2015** Training course objectives and structure Management systems and ISO 9001 Overview of the changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026 Context of the organisation Leadership **Day 2: Clause-by-clause comparison and certification exam** Planning Support Operation Performance evaluation Improvement Closing of the training course PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition exam The exam and credential ## Know what you are preparing for. Credential eligibility and the certification decision are assessed by PECB. Training does not certify your organisation. - **Format:** Multiple-choice, closed book - **Duration:** 1 hour - **Questions:** 40 multiple-choice questions - **Pass mark:** Not published by PECB for this exam - **Languages:** English or French - **Delivery:** Online or on paper Domain 1 tests the differences between the main clauses of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015. Domain 2 tests understanding, planning and implementing the ISO 9001:2026 changes. Online multiple-choice results are shown straight away; after an unsuccessful attempt PECB requires at least 15 days before the first retake. Ask the Academy to confirm the pass mark with PECB before you sit the exam. ### The credential Passing leads to the PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition credential. PECB requires no professional experience and no QMS project experience for it; you sign the PECB Code of Ethics. References, work experience and downgrades do not apply to Transition certificates, and the credential needs no maintenance. It is a separate credential. PECB lists “quality professionals wishing to update their ISO 9001 certificates” among the audience, but it does not say whether the Transition credential updates or re-dates an existing PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor credential. Do not assume it does; if that matters to you, ask the Academy to confirm with PECB before you buy. **Before you enrol: prerequisites** None. PECB: “There are no prerequisites to participating in this training course.” Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 makes the clause-by-clause comparison easier to follow. From knowledge to a working decision ## A certified QMS plans its move to 2026 Take a fictional organisation certified to ISO 9001:2015 with its next surveillance audit in 2027. List the clauses UKAS rates significant, note the evidence the organisation already has for each and record what is missing. For each gap, record a decision, owner, evidence requirement and review trigger. Explain your assumptions and what remains outside the exercise. Original optional study prompt, not an official PECB exam question, an additional included lab or evidence of professional experience. Use fictional information. [Check the official PECB course catalogue](https://help.pecb.com/list-of-pecb-courses/) Make time for the learning ## Your course. Your study plan. Turn the curriculum into a study plan: record your target dates, explain each topic in your own words and keep a list of questions to revisit. The downloadable sheet is pre-filled for this course and includes space for your notes. It is an optional Aegentra planning aid, not official PECB materials, an exam-question bank or evidence of professional experience. Use fictional examples, not confidential workplace information. [Download your study planner (CSV)](https://aegentra.co.uk/downloads/iso-9001-2026-transition-study-planner.csv) ISO 9001:2026 Transition · Editable spreadsheet · No sign-up required ### Before you book the exam. **Check your exact exam** Confirm the course, exam language, duration and permitted materials against PECB’s current exam listing and rules. Similar titles from different training providers can lead to different qualifications. [PECB exam listing](https://help.pecb.com/list-of-pecb-exams/) **Prepare your exam environment** Before booking, check the latest online-exam manual for identification, equipment, connectivity and room requirements. Ask PECB about reasonable accommodations early if you need them. [PECB online-exam manual](https://pecb.com/en/online-exam-manual) **Plan the credential application** Passing the exam and being awarded a particular credential are separate steps. Check the applicable experience, references and application requirements; do not assume a Lead title is awarded automatically. [PECB certification requirements](https://pecb.com/en/certification-rules-and-policies) For permitted materials, exam conduct and accommodation requests, read [PECB’s exam rules](https://pecb.com/en/exam-rules-and-policies). Requirements can change; check the current rules for your exact exam. Your questions ## Before you choose. **Has ISO 9001:2026 been published yet?** Yes. ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026. It replaces ISO 9001:2015 including Amendment 1:2024. **What are the main changes in ISO 9001:2026?** UKAS names five areas: interested parties, quality culture and ethical behaviour, risks and opportunities, planning of changes and management review. Opportunities get their own clause (6.1.3), changes to the QMS must be planned with monitoring, communication and a review of results (6.3), and management review must include changes in interested parties’ needs and expectations (9.3.2). UKAS and Global ACI describe the revision as targeted rather than fundamental. **When do certified organisations have to transition to ISO 9001:2026?** By 30 September 2029, under Global ACI’s mandatory transition requirements. Organisations move at a surveillance audit, at recertification or at a special transition audit, and the certification body decides whether extra audit time is needed. **Can we still certify to ISO 9001:2015?** For now. UKAS says UK certification bodies stop accepting new ISO 9001:2015 applications on 16 March 2028, and Global ACI says no new ISO 9001:2015 certifications can be issued after 31 March 2028. Existing 2015 certificates must move to the 2026 edition by 30 September 2029. **Do I need an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer certificate to take this course?** No. PECB states there are no prerequisites, and the credential needs no professional or QMS project experience. Knowing ISO 9001:2015 helps, because the course compares the two editions. **Does the Transition credential replace or update my ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certificate?** PECB does not say. It awards a separate credential, PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition, and has published no statement on what happens to existing ISO 9001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor credentials. If your plans depend on it, ask the Academy to confirm with PECB. PECB has said its ISO 14001 credentials are unaffected by the 2026 edition of that standard (see [ISO 14001:2026 Transition](https://aegentra.co.uk/academy/iso-14001-2026-transition)), but that statement covers ISO 14001 only. **What is the ISO 9001:2026 Transition exam format?** One hour, 40 multiple-choice questions, closed book, online or on paper, in English or French. PECB has not published the pass mark for this exam. The bundle includes one free retake, taken at least 15 days after an unsuccessful attempt and within 12 months of purchase. **Is there an annual maintenance fee for the Transition credential?** No. PECB lists Transition credentials among those that need no maintenance, so there is no annual maintenance fee and no CPD requirement. 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