Title: How to Become an ISO Auditor
Headings: How to Become an ISO Auditor
How to Become an ISO Auditor
Begin as an internal auditor
Expand to Vendor/Supplier Auditor
Consider auditing for a Certification Body

Content: Begin as an internal auditor
If you want to be a professional auditor then becoming an internal auditor for your organization is a great way to start. You will get exposure to the management system, maybe even get to audit all of it, be trained and of course given time to complete all the needed audit activities. While many organizations cut corners with their internal audit team, if nothing else it will give you some variety from your regular duties, interaction with lots of new people throughout the organization and even the opportunity to challenge the leaders of the organization. Internal auditing should be fun even if you don’t want to progress to professional status. Becoming an internal auditor is about volunteering and asking for the opportunity. Obviously displaying a propensity to do it well helps but “don’t ask – don’t get.” Internal auditors need training to ensure they have the right skills and there are many different options. You can be paired up with another auditor to observe, be observed, and then take over auditing activities. This training is a good start and it helps you decide if you really want to do this but formal training is important if you intend to take auditing to a professional level. Internal auditor training is typically two or three days in duration.