Decision guide
A course, an audit or implementation support?
Three different needs. Three different routes.
Develop your own knowledge
An individual training course builds understanding and prepares you for an examination. A credential depends on the certification body’s requirements and decision; buying training does not certify your organisation.
Build the management system
Implementation support concerns your organisation’s scope, risks, responsibilities, controls and operating evidence. Agree deliverables and exclusions with the consultancy before starting.
Assess the evidence
An internal audit evaluates the system against defined criteria using sampled evidence. It is distinct from implementation and from the independent certification-body assessment.
Primary reference: PECB Lead Implementer course information