ISO Training in UAE

Build Audit Competence, Achieve Certification Readiness

20+ ISO Standards

5 Training Levels

3 UAE Cities

Classroom, Virtual, In-House

Delivered by an accredited ISO certification body operating to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015. Our auditor trainers bring sector-specific certification experience across oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, food safety, healthcare, IT, and banking – ensuring every course prepares your team for what auditors actually assess during ISO certification.

ISO Training UAE gives students, working professionals, and organizations the competence to implement, maintain, and audit ISO management systems. We deliver classroom training, online instructor-led training, and distance learning across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, with in-house delivery available across the UAE for corporate and industrial teams. You choose the outcome first: awareness, implementation, internal auditing, or lead auditing. Then you choose the delivery mode: public classroom, virtual live training, in-house training, blended learning, or self-paced eLearning.

What ISO training is?

ISO training is a structured learning path that builds measurable competence in a specific ISO standard (such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, or ISO 22000) and in the audit framework used to evaluate it. ISO training does not equal ISO certification.

 

  • Training certificates prove a learner completed a course (and, for exam-based courses, passed an assessment).
  • ISO certification is issued to an organization after an independent third-party certification audit.

 

This page focuses on training so learners can perform real implementation work, run internal audits, and support external audits with correct evidence, correct records, and correct corrective actions.

Who this ISO Training UAE page is for?

This training page serves 4 common audiences:

Students & Fresh Graduates
Need entry‑level awareness and a recognized training certificate to start a compliance career.
Management System Teams
Quality, HSE, food safety, and information security teams responsible for maintaining ISO systems and passing surveillance audits.
Managers & Process Owners
Need implementation competence, documented information control, and management review readiness.
Auditors & Lead Auditors
Need formal auditor pathway training and exam‑based credentials.

ISO training levels and outcomes

ISO Training UAE follows a 5‑level competence pathway: Awareness → Implementation → Internal Auditor → Lead Auditor → Auditor Conversion/Update.

Training level Typical duration Best for You learn to Typical credential
Awareness / Foundation 1 day All staff + new joiners Explain clause structure, terms, and management system principles Certificate of Attendance
Implementation / Lead Implementer 2–3 days Implementers + consultants Build documented information, process controls, KPIs, management review inputs Certificate of Attendance / Completion
Internal Auditor 2 days Internal audit teams Plan audits, conduct interviews, collect objective evidence, write findings, follow up actions Certificate of Completion
Lead Auditor 5 days (40 hours) Professional auditor pathway Manage audit teams, grade nonconformities, write audit reports, verify corrective actions Exam‑based Certificate of Achievement (where applicable)
Auditor Conversion / Update 2–3 days Existing auditors Convert competence across standards (QMS → EMS → OH&S → ISMS) Conversion / Update Certificate

Training delivery in the UAE (physical, online, and distance learning)

Choose delivery based on schedule, team size, and learning preference – not on the standard. We offer 5 training delivery modes:

Delivery mode Format Location Best for What you get
Classroom (Public) Face‑to‑face, instructor‑led Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah Hands‑on learning + networking Tutor guidance, exercises, case studies
Virtual (Live / VILT) Instructor‑led online Anywhere in UAE Remote learners + distributed teams Live interaction + real‑time Q&A
In‑house (Corporate) On‑site at your premises All UAE emirates 5+ participants + tailored examples Company‑specific process mapping + confidentiality
Blended (eLearning – Distance) eLearning + live sessions Online + UAE cities Learners needing flexibility Self‑paced pre‑study + practical workshops
eLearning (Distance) Self‑paced modules Anywhere Awareness + pre‑course preparation On‑demand learning + online assessment
Corporate Training and Industrial Training: In‑house delivery lets you train entire departments on your own procedures, your own risks, and your own documented information – without exposing internal data in a public classroom.

ISO standards covered (core + industry‑specific)

ISO training demand in the UAE is dominated by 5 standards because they map to the most common management system needs: quality, environment, health & safety, information security, and food safety.

Core ISO training standards (high‑demand)
ISO 9001 (QMS)
process approach, KPIs, customer requirements, continual improvement
ISO 14001 (EMS)
environmental aspects/impacts, compliance obligations, operational controls
ISO 45001 (OH&S)
hazard identification, risk controls, incident investigation, worker participation
ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
risk assessment, controls, incident handling, security governance
ISO 22000 (FSMS)
hazard control, PRPs, HACCP principles integration, food safety culture
Additional ISO and governance training (as needed by sector)
ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management)
ISO 50001 (Energy Management)
ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management)
ISO 13485 (Medical Devices QMS)
ISO/IEC 20000-1 (IT Service Management)
Depending on your tender, regulator, or client contract requirements, we also deliver training aligned to additional standards and schemes, including those listed above.

Internal Auditing Techniques (ISO 19011) and audit reporting competence

Internal auditing techniques determine audit quality. The strongest internal auditor is not the strictest auditor; it is the auditor who collects objective evidence, evaluates it against criteria, and documents findings that trigger corrective action. Internal audit competence includes:

 

  • Define audit scope, criteria, and audit programme frequency
  • Prepare process-based checklists and sampling plans
  • Interview process owners using clause-to-process mapping
  • Collect objective evidence (records, logs, outputs, observations)
  • Write clear findings (conformity, nonconformity, improvement opportunity)
  • Verify corrective actions and effectiveness

 

Integrated Management Systems training (Annex SL / IMS)

Integrated management systems reduce duplicated audits. Annex SL aligns clause structures across major ISO management system standards, which enables integrated implementation and integrated audits. If you run multiple systems such as ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 + ISO/IEC 27001 IMS training focuses on:

 

  • one integrated context + interested parties analysis
  • one risk framework that supports multiple standards
  • one audit programme that covers multiple criteria
  • one management review structure with standard-specific inputs

Environment, Food Safety, Information Security, Health & Safety course categories

ISO Training UAE becomes practical when course selection matches your operational risk. We organize course recommendations by operational domain:

Environment
EMS + compliance
  • ISO 14001 awareness, implementation, internal auditor, lead auditor
  • Environmental aspects/impacts, legal registers, operational control design
Food Safety
FSMS + market access
  • ISO 22000 awareness, internal auditor, lead auditor
  • HACCP training (food safety methodology)
  • Halal training (market access scheme)
  • GlobalG.A.P training (agriculture assurance requirements)
Information Security
ISMS + digital trust
  • ISO/IEC 27001 awareness, implementation, internal auditor, lead auditor
  • Risk assessment methodology, control selection, incident handling readiness
Health & Safety
OH&S + safety leadership
  • ISO 45001 awareness, internal auditor, lead auditor
NEBOSH qualifications (when you need an internationally recognized HSE credential outside ISO)

International accreditation and credential routes (Exemplar Global + IRCA)

Many learners buy ISO training for one reason: a credential that employers and clients recognize. We offer two credential routes, and we state them clearly because accreditation affects exam structure, certificate type, and professional registration eligibility.

 

Exemplar Global (primary focus):

 

We deliver Exemplar Global accredited training through Ace, a Recognized Training Partner (RTP) of Exemplar Global Inc., USA. This route is suitable when you need a direct Exemplar Global-aligned credential for auditor and practitioner development.

 

IRCA / CQI-IRCA (via third-party partner):

 

For IRCA / CQI-IRCA certified courses, we use an approved third-party partner. We manage course coordination and learner support, while certification status and certificate issuance follow the partner’s IRCA approval structure.

 

Practical difference:

 

  • Exemplar Global route = delivered under Ace’s RTP alignment
  • IRCA route = delivered under the third-party IRCA-approved framework

What ISO training costs in the UAE & Why?

ISO course fees in the UAE change based on 6 pricing variables:

 

  1. Training level (awareness vs internal auditor vs lead auditor)
  2. Course duration (1 day vs 2 days vs 5 days)
  3. Delivery mode (classroom vs virtual vs in-house vs blended)
  4. Participant count (public per-person vs in-house per-group)
  5. ISO standard (core standards vs specialist standards)
  6. Accreditation path (exam-based credential vs attendance certificate)

Fee reference point: 5-day lead auditor courses commonly sit in a higher band than 1–2 day courses. For accurate pricing, quotes must match your standard, level, delivery format, and participant count.

Industries We Serve

AGS provides accredited management system certification across multiple industries. Each industry applies specific ISO standards based on its regulatory environment, operational risks, and supply‑chain requirements.

Oil and Gas
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Operational safety, environmental compliance, contractor qualification
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Manufacturing
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Product quality, waste reduction, workplace safety
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Construction
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001
Key objectives: Project quality, worker safety, environmental control
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Food and Agriculture
Standards: ISO 22000, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P
Key objectives: Food safety, export compliance, supply-chain assurance
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Healthcare and Medical Devices
Standards: ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 27001
Key objectives: Regulatory approval, device safety, data protection
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Information Technology
Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301
Key objectives: Cybersecurity, service quality, business continuity
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Energy and Utilities
Standards: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Key objectives: Energy efficiency, environmental compliance, operational quality
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Finance and Banking
Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001
Key objectives: Data security, operational resilience, anti-bribery compliance
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Government and Public Sector
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001
Key objectives: Service delivery quality, information security, anti-corruption
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Logistics and Transportation
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Supply-chain quality, environmental impact, driver safety
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Private Security
Standards: ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2022, ISO 9001
Key objectives: Operational compliance, accountability, risk management
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Laboratories
Standards: ISO/IEC 17025 (ILAC context), ISO 9001
Key objectives: Testing accuracy, calibration quality, management system conformity
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Education
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 21001
Key objectives: Academic quality, student satisfaction, institutional governance
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Hospitality and Tourism
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001
Key objectives: Service quality, food safety, environmental responsibility
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Oil and Gas
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Operational safety, environmental compliance, contractor qualification
Learn More
Manufacturing
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Product quality, waste reduction, workplace safety
Learn More
Construction
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001
Key objectives: Project quality, worker safety, environmental control
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Food and Agriculture
Standards: ISO 22000, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P
Key objectives: Food safety, export compliance, supply-chain assurance
Learn More
Healthcare and Medical Devices
Standards: ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 27001
Key objectives: Regulatory approval, device safety, data protection
Learn More
Information Technology
Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 22301
Key objectives: Cybersecurity, service quality, business continuity
Learn More
Energy and Utilities
Standards: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Key objectives: Energy efficiency, environmental compliance, operational quality
Learn More
Finance and Banking
Standards: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001
Key objectives: Data security, operational resilience, anti-bribery compliance
Learn More
Government and Public Sector
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001
Key objectives: Service delivery quality, information security, anti-corruption
Learn More
Logistics and Transportation
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Key objectives: Supply-chain quality, environmental impact, driver safety
Learn More
Private Security
Standards: ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2022, ISO 9001
Key objectives: Operational compliance, accountability, risk management
Learn More
Laboratories
Standards: ISO/IEC 17025 (ILAC context), ISO 9001
Key objectives: Testing accuracy, calibration quality, management system conformity
Learn More
Education
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 21001
Key objectives: Academic quality, student satisfaction, institutional governance
Learn More
Hospitality and Tourism
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001
Key objectives: Service quality, food safety, environmental responsibility
Learn More

FAQs about ISO Training UAE

How long is an ISO lead auditor course?
A lead auditor course runs for 5 days (40 hours) and ends with an exam for accredited pathways.
What is the difference between internal auditor and lead auditor?
An internal auditor audits their own organization’s management system. A lead auditor leads audit teams and audits management systems against certification audit criteria for third‑party audit contexts.
Do you offer ISO training online in the UAE?
Yes. We deliver virtual instructor‑led ISO training and distance learning (eLearning) for learners who cannot attend classroom courses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah.
Which ISO course should I take first?
Start with Awareness/Foundation when you are new to the standard. Move to Implementation when you build the system. Take Internal Auditor when you must run planned internal audits. Take Lead Auditor when you need an exam‑based auditor credential for professional audit work.

Enroll in ISO training in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

3 enrollment routes:
Online enquiry form
standard + level + delivery mode + participant count + preferred dates
Direct contact
call or WhatsApp for schedule and coordination
In-house request
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