Transition
ISO 9001:2026 Transition
2026 edition
Self-paced PECB training delivered via myPECB.
Global training partner Aegentra is an official PECB authorised training partner and an official CompTIA partner.
ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026. This PECB course explains the differences from ISO 9001:2015, interprets the new requirements, and shows how to plan and implement the changes in an existing QMS. It leads to the PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition credential.
- CPD credits
- 14
- Course languages
- English
Who it is for
- Quality managers responsible for transitioning a QMS from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
- Auditors, trainers and consultants who maintain or audit a QMS and need to explain the 2026 changes.
- Quality professionals wishing to update their ISO 9001 knowledge and certificates.
- Anyone who needs to understand the differences between ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015.
What you will learn
- 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.
Course content
Day 1: ISO 9001:2026 compared 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
Prerequisites
- None. PECB states: "There are no prerequisites to participating in this training course."
- You do not need an existing PECB credential. Working knowledge of the 2015 edition of the standard makes the clause-by-clause comparison faster to follow.
The exam
- Format
- Closed-book, multiple-choice
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Questions
- 40 multiple-choice questions across two competency domains: differences between the main clauses of ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 9001:2015, and understanding, planning and implementing ISO 9001:2026 changes. PECB does not publish a split of questions by domain.
- Pass mark
- Not published by PECB for this examination. Ask Academy@aegentra.com.au to confirm it with PECB before you sit.
Credential tiers
| Credential | Professional experience | Project activity |
|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 9001:2026 Transition | None; None (no QMS project experience required) | None |
What is included
Official PECB Self-Study package
- Official PECB ISO 9001:2026 Transition training materials, delivered digitally through myPECB
- The first examination attempt and one free retake, under PECB’s conditions
- The PECB certification application fee
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits, as published by PECB
What the package does not include
- No annual maintenance fee is payable: PECB lists Transition credentials as needing no maintenance