COURSE OVERVIEW:

In recent years, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced "Annex SL," a high-level structure (HLS) that provides a universal framework for all new and revised management system standards. This course explores the evolution of ISO standards and provides an in-depth understanding of how this common structure facilitates the integration of multiple systems, such as Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001), and Health and Safety (ISO 45001). Participants will learn the logic behind the synchronized terminology and core requirements that now govern global organizational excellence.

The scope of this training involves a clause-by-clause analysis of the High-Level Structure, from "Context of the Organization" to "Improvement." Attendees will examine how Annex SL eliminates the silos often found in multi-standard environments, allowing for a single, unified management system. The curriculum focuses on the strategic intent of the new structure, emphasizing leadership, risk-based thinking, and the process approach as the foundational pillars for all modern ISO standards.

Coverage includes the historical transition from the old, siloed formats to the current integrated model and the specific impact this has on documentation and auditing. Participants will explore the shared definitions and common text that simplify the implementation of integrated management systems (IMS). By the end of this course, attendees will be able to navigate any Annex SL-based standard with ease, enabling them to lead more efficient implementations and more effective internal audits across diverse organizational disciplines.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the origin and purpose of Annex SL (High-Level Structure).
• Identify the 10 core clauses common to all modern ISO standards.
• Understand the shared definitions and terminology used across systems.
• Describe the benefits of an Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Interpret Clause 4: Context of the Organization in a multi-standard view.
• Explain the unified Leadership requirements in Clause 5.
• Apply the common approach to Planning and Risk in Clause 6.
• Understand the synchronized Support requirements in Clause 7.
• Differentiate between standard-specific and common Operational requirements.
• Analyze Performance Evaluation requirements in Clause 9.
• Apply the Improvement framework outlined in Clause 10.
• Facilitate the integration of multiple ISO standards into a single system.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Integrated Management System (IMS) Coordinators, Quality Managers, ISO Consultants, Lead Auditors, and Compliance Officers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.