ISM Internal Auditor – Professional Certification Course

The ISM Internal Auditor course equips learners with the competencies needed to conduct effective internal audits in accordance with the ISM Code. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of safety standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for maintaining a compliant Safety Management System across maritime operations.

Participants will complete 12 structured modules, including:

1. Introduction to the ISM Code — Purpose, scope, and regulatory context
   
2. Safety Management Systems (SMS) — Core elements and safety principles
   
3. ISM Code Requirements Interpretation — Clause-by-clause analysis
   
4. ISO 19011 Audit Guidelines — Principles and audit process framework
   
5. Audit Planning & Preparation — Scope, criteria, checklists, risk focus
   
6. Conducting Internal Audits — Interviews, evidence collection, field techniques
   
7. Reporting & Documentation — Writing clear findings and audit reports
   
8. Non-Conformity Identification & Classification — Minor vs. major findings
   
9. Corrective Actions & Follow-Up — Root cause analysis, verification
   
10. Safety Culture & Communication — Effective auditor interaction and team reporting
    
11. Practical Audit Simulations — Case studies and scenario-based learning
    
12. Closing the Audit Cycle — Review, management feedback, and improvement planning
    

This curriculum ensures you master both the technical requirements of the ISM Code and the practical competencies needed to be an effective internal auditor.

You can choose from three globally respected credentials upon completion:

1. Course + Training Certificate
   
   Validated proof you understand ISM internal audit fundamentals.
   
2. Course + Advanced Certificate in ISM Internal Auditing
   
   Demonstrates enhanced competency in audit planning, reporting, and corrective action analysis.
   
3. Course + Diploma in Maritime Internal Auditing (ISM)
   
   Ideal for maritime professionals aiming for leadership in safety, compliance, or audit functions.

All certificates include secure verification and recognition via Lloyds Management Academy and partners.

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).

• Safety Management System personnel

• Ship officers and shore-based auditing staff

• Quality, compliance, and risk professionals

• Marine superintendents and SMS coordinators

• Port authorities, P&I clubs and marine insurers

• Anyone seeking to gain structured ISM internal auditing skills

No prior audit certification is required — this program supports professionals at all stages of their maritime career.

• Internationally recognized qualifications
• Practical templates and real audit tools included
• Career-focused, flexible learning
• Based on global quality management best practices
• Supported by leading academic and professional partners

Develop the competence and confidence to plan, conduct, and report effective internal audits in accordance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. This course equips maritime professionals with practical auditing skills to enhance safety management systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement within shipping organizations. Delivered 100% online via our LMS, it combines international best practices with real-world maritime scenarios.