Supply Chain Security Management
Best practices for implementing supply chain security, assessments, and plans for international trade, helping organisations manage supply chain security risks effectively.
ISO 28001 provides best practices for implementing supply chain security assessments and plans for international trade. It supports organisations participating in security programmes such as the WCO SAFE Framework, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes, and C-TPAT.
The standard focuses on the security of specific supply chains — those involving cross-border movements of goods — and requires organisations to conduct security assessments, develop security plans, and communicate security requirements throughout the chain.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate supply chain security practices against ISO 28001 requirements, assessing the adequacy of security assessments and the implementation of partner security controls.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 28001.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 28001
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.