Personal certification — auditor qualification
RBA Registrars Standards Personal Certification
ISO/IEC 17024|Personal Certification

Personal Certification

Internationally recognised auditor and practitioner certification programmes — developed and delivered by an Exemplar Global Approved Training Organisation.

ISO/IEC 17024
Aligned Body
Exemplar Global
Approved ATO
6+
Certification Programmes

What is ISO/IEC 17024?

RBA Registrars operates personal certification programmes for auditors and practitioners across multiple ISO management system disciplines.

As an Exemplar Global Approved Training Organisation (ATO), our programmes are designed to verify that individuals possess the competence, knowledge and skills required to perform auditing and related professional activities. Our personal certification framework is aligned with ISO/IEC 17024 — the international standard for bodies operating certification of persons.

Certification programmes cover Lead Auditor (40-hour), Auditor and Awareness levels across QMS, EMS, OH&S, ISMS, FSMS and more — all delivered by qualified trainers with extensive audit and sector experience.

Professional competence assessment and certification
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Professional Recognition

Internationally recognised auditor certification credentials.

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Exemplar Global Approved

Training meets the highest standards for auditor education.

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International Validity

Certifications respected and valid globally.

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Career Development

Enhance your professional profile and earning potential.

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CPD & Maintenance

Ongoing certification through continuing professional development.

ISO/IEC 17024 Requirements Structure

ISO/IEC 17024 sets out the requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, ensuring credible and consistent certification programmes.

CLAUSE 4
General Requirements
Legal, contractual, management of impartiality and non-discriminatory practices for certification bodies.
CLAUSE 5
Structural Requirements
Governance structure, scheme committee and mechanisms for safeguarding impartiality of certification decisions.
CLAUSE 6
Resource Requirements
Personnel competence for examination development, administration, marking and certification decisions.
CLAUSE 7
Records & Information
Record keeping requirements, public information, confidentiality obligations and data protection.
CLAUSE 8
Certification Schemes
Scheme development, prerequisite analysis, assessment design, certification cycle and recertification requirements.
CLAUSE 9
Certification Process
Application, assessment, examination, certification decision, surveillance and recertification procedures.
CLAUSE 10
Management System
Management system requirements for the certification body — Option A (general) or Option B (ISO 9001-based).

Key Benefits

Professional Recognition

Gain internationally recognised certification demonstrating your competence as an auditor or management system practitioner.

Exemplar Global Approved

RBA Registrars is an Exemplar Global Approved Training Organisation — your training meets the highest international standards for auditor education.

International Validity

Personal certifications issued against internationally recognised competence criteria are valid and respected globally.

Career Development

Enhance your professional profile, career prospects and earning potential with formal auditor certification credentials.

CPD & Maintenance

Ongoing certification maintenance through continuing professional development ensures your competence remains current and relevant.

Employer Confidence

Certification provides objective evidence of competence to employers, clients and certification bodies seeking qualified auditors.

Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certification contributes to achieving multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting your organisation's sustainability commitments and ESG reporting.

4Quality Education 8Decent Work 17Partnerships

Who Should Certify?

Our personal certification programmes cover the following disciplines. Each programme includes formal training, examination and certification.

ISO 9001 Lead AuditorISO 9001 AuditorISO 14001 Lead AuditorISO 14001 AuditorISO 45001 Lead AuditorISO 45001 AuditorISO 27001 Lead AuditorISO 27001 AuditorISO 22000 Lead AuditorISO 22000 AuditorQMS AwarenessEMS AwarenessOH&S AwarenessISMS AwarenessInternal Auditor — Multi-Standard

The Process

Our certification process is structured, transparent and aligned with international accreditation requirements.

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STEP 1
Application & Enrolment

Select your certification programme, submit your application with educational and professional background details, and enrol in the appropriate training course.

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STEP 2
Training Course

Attend the formal training programme delivered by qualified trainers. Courses include lectures, case studies, practical exercises and role-play audits.

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STEP 3
Examination

Complete the formal written examination under supervised conditions. Results are independently assessed against the established pass criteria.

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STEP 4
Competence Review

Your application, examination results and supporting evidence are reviewed by a qualified assessor to confirm you meet all certification prerequisites.

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STEP 5
Certification Decision & Issuance

An independent certification decision is made. Upon approval, your personal certificate is issued with a unique certificate number and validity period.

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STEP 6
Maintenance & Recertification

Maintain your certification through CPD activities, evidence of ongoing audit practice and periodic recertification assessment within the certification cycle.

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