Records Management Systems
Management systems standard for records. Specifies requirements for a management system supporting the creation and control of records as evidence and information about activities.
ISO 30301 is the management system standard for records, specifying requirements for the creation, capture, and management of records as authentic evidence of organisational activities. It works alongside ISO 15489 (records management principles) to provide a certifiable framework for records governance.
The standard addresses records management strategy, policy, accountability, and continual improvement — rather than the technical details of records systems. It applies to any organisation in any sector where records are needed to meet accountability, legal, regulatory, or business requirements.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate records management systems, assess the adequacy of governance over the records lifecycle, and review the effectiveness of retention and disposal authorisation processes.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 30301.
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 30301
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.