Social Accountability Management System Internal Auditor

(SA 8000, ISO 19011)

This online course allows you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out an internal audit of the social accountability management system (SAMS) based on the SA 8000, ISO 19011:2018 standards.

Training participants will gain knowledge about various components of SAMS, including the following: leadership, risk management, necessary procedures, documentation, performance measurement, review by management and continuous development, as well as tasks and roles of internal auditors in the process of planning and carrying out audits, reporting, planning and monitoring of activities and actions based on the audit results.

Duration

36 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian

Format

100% online

Objectives

• Understanding the principles of the SAMS implementation in accordance with the requirements of SA 8000

• Get a complete understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques necessary for the effective management of SAMS

• Gain knowledge in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with SAMS

• Understand the relationship between SAMS and compliance with the requirements of various stakeholders of the organization

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advise organizations on the best SAMS and internal audit practices

• Get familiar with all stages of preparing and carrying out an internal audit

• Gain the knowledge necessary to manage a SAMS audit team

• Understand the operation of SAMS in accordance with SA 8000

• Improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environments of the organization and decision-making in the context of SAMS

Target audience

• Internal auditors

• Project managers and consultants who wish to become familiar with the SAMS audit process

• Members of the SAMS implementation team at the enterprise

• Professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of SAMS

• Specialists involved in daily maintenance of the SAMS processe

Document on completion

SAMS internal auditor certificate, listed in the SIC international register

Thematic plan

The course program includes 2 modules:

1. Social Accountability Management Systems (SA 8000)

2. Internal Audit (ISO 19011)

The program is designed for 36 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests.

Objectives

Module 1 Social Accountability Management System (SA 8000)

Number of hours

1.1

Introduction

1,5

1.2

Normative elements and their interpretation

6

1.3

Social accountability requirements

6

1.4

Management system

6

 

Testing

1

Module 2 Internal audit (ISO 19011)

Number of hours

2.1

Introduction

1

2.2

General provisions of the standard

1,5

2.3

Audit program management (AP)

5

2.4

Performing the audit

5

2.5

Competence of auditors

2

 

Testing

1