PROGRAMMES & COURSES
The Institute of Standard Compliance Auditors (ISCA) offers a structured three-level professional certification pathway covering standards implementation, internal auditing, and second-party compliance audits.
PROGRAMMES & COURSES
The Institute of Standard Compliance Auditors (ISCA) offers a structured three-level professional certification pathway covering standards implementation, internal auditing, and second-party compliance audits.
Focus: Documentation & Implementation
Level: Foundation
Typical Duration: 20–24 Hours
Delivery Mode: Online
The Certified Standards Implementer (CSI) program is designed to develop practical competence in interpreting, documenting, and implementing management system standards within organizations.
This program focuses on translating standard requirements into effective processes, procedures, and operational controls.
Standards / ISO coordinators
Quality, EHS, and IMS executives
Management representatives
Consultants (junior level)
Professionals involved in system implementation
On completion, participants will be able to:
Interpret management system standard requirements
Develop and control documented information
Support implementation across organizational functions
Identify risks and operational controls
Monitor compliance and continual improvement activities
Introduction to Management System Standards
Annex SL & High-Level Structure
Context of the Organization & Interested Parties
Policy, Objectives, and Planning
Process Mapping & Documentation
Risk Identification & Operational Controls
Performance Monitoring & Improvement
Knowledge-based examination
Practical documentation assignment
Certified Standards Implementer (CSI) – ISCA
Focus: Internal Audits
Level: Intermediate
Typical Duration: 24–32 Hours
Delivery Mode: Online
The Certified Standards Internal Auditor (CSIA) program develops competence to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits of management systems.
The program is aligned with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and emphasizes ethical, objective, and evidence-based auditing.
Internal auditors
Compliance professionals
Quality / EHS / IMS managers
CSI-qualified professionals
Consultants involved in internal audits
Participants will be able to:
Plan and manage internal audit programs
Conduct effective audit interviews
Evaluate audit evidence and conformity
Identify nonconformities and improvement opportunities
Report audit results and verify corrective actions
Principles of Auditing (ISO 19011)
Auditor Roles, Ethics, and Competence
Audit Program & Audit Planning
Process-based and Risk-based Auditing
Conducting Internal Audits
Audit Evidence, Sampling & Documentation
Nonconformities, Reporting & Follow-up
Written examination
Practical internal audit case study
Certified Standards Internal Auditor (CSIA) – ISCA
Focus: Second-Party Audits
Level: Advanced / Professional
Typical Duration: 40–48 Hours
Delivery Mode: Online
The Certified Standards Compliance Auditor (CSCA) is an advanced professional certification focused on second-party audits, such as supplier, vendor, and contractual compliance audits.
The program develops integrated auditing competence across quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety standards.
Experienced internal auditors
Compliance and IMS professionals
Supplier / vendor auditors
Consultants and managers
CSIA-qualified professionals
Participants will be able to:
Plan and conduct second-party audits
Evaluate supplier and contractor compliance
Apply integrated audit techniques
Assess risks, controls, and system effectiveness
Prepare professional audit reports for stakeholders
Second-Party Audit Principles & Responsibilities
Integrated Auditing of Standards
Supplier Qualification & Risk Assessment
Audit Planning (On-site & Remote)
Conducting Integrated Compliance Audits
Audit Reporting, Grading & Follow-up
Professional Conduct & Conflict of Interest
Written examination
Integrated second-party audit case study
Professional judgment evaluation
Certified Standards Compliance Auditor (CSCA) – ISCA