Internal Auditor (ISM, ISPS & MLC) Professional Program

This comprehensive professional course helps you:

• Understand the requirements of ISM, ISPS, and MLC regulatory frameworks
• Learn how to plan, prepare, and lead internal maritime audits
• Apply ISO 19011 management system auditing guidelines to maritime contexts
• Write clear audit reports, identify non-conformities, and verify corrective actions
• Support continual improvement of safety, security, and labour management systems
  
  This hybrid program combines regulatory knowledge with practical auditing techniques — giving you the ability to support maritime compliance and operational excellence.

Participants will complete  expert-led modules, including:

1. Maritime Regulatory Frameworks Overview – ISM, ISPS, MLC Code purposes and objectives
2. Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Core concepts and compliance requirements
3. Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) – Security standards and regulatory application
4. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – Labour rights, living conditions, and inspections
5. ISO 19011 Auditing Principles – International auditing standards and best practices
6. Risk, Safety & Security Management in Maritime Operations – Integrating audit focus areas
7. Audit Planning & Preparation Techniques – Scoping, scheduling, and audit structuring
8. Conducting Internal Audits – Field techniques, interviewing, evidence gathering
9. Non-Conformance Reporting & Corrective Actions – Writing findings and follow-up
10. Integrated System Audits – Combining SMS, security, and labour audits
11. Audit Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Interpersonal and reporting skills
12. Capstone Project: Maritime Audit Simulation – Real-world audit application

This curriculum equips you to conduct internal audits that strengthen maritime safety, security, and labour management systems.

You can choose from three globally respected credentials upon completion:

1. Course + Training Certificate
   Official recognition of your training in maritime internal auditing.
2. Course + Advanced Certificate in Maritime Auditing & Compliance
   Validated advanced skills in internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective follow-up.
3. Course + Diploma in Internal Maritime Audit (ISM, ISPS & MLC)
   Ideal for professionals pursuing leadership roles in maritime governance, compliance, or audit departments.

All certificates are issued with secure verification and recognized by global partners of Lloyds Management Academy.

Accreditation & Academic Partnerships

This program is proudly recognised by:

✔ CPD Continuing Professional Development (Acc. No.
788737)

✔ International Higher Education Accreditation
Council (IHEAC) (Acc. No. C23olihec)

✔ Accredited Global Continuing Development (AGCD)
(Acc. No. 03ac8f0)

✔ Lloyds Management Academy Certification Board

✔ Lloyds Management Training USA

Developed by Lloyds Management Academy with
international partners in higher education, research quality assurance, and professional development.

• Immediate access to your personalized online portal
• Official certificate of Enrollmment with unique student ID
• Flexible, self-paced learning — complete within 2 months
• Lifetime credential recognition after successful completion
• you will receive your access via email

⚠️Certificates remain valid upon successful completion of your course (progress monitored by an observer).

This program is ideal for:

• Maritime professionals involved in safety, security, and labour compliance
• Internal audit team members and quality assurance personnel
• Ship officers and shore-based management staff
• Port authority and regulatory personnel
• Classification societies, marine insurers, and surveyors
• Consultants and maritime governance specialists

No prior audit experience is required — the program meets learners at all levels.

At Lloyds Management Academy, we deliver professional programs grounded in real-world industry standards and international regulatory frameworks. you gain management education designed for compliance, operational excellence, and leadership readiness.

Our courses stand out by offering:

• Global relevance and recognition
• Practical, applied learning experiences
• Flexible online access for busy professionals
• Career-enhancing credentials

Enroll now and develop the audit expertise and regulatory insight that set you apart — whether in maritime operations, compliance roles, audit departments, or port authority governance.