Knowledge Management Systems
International standard for knowledge management systems providing requirements to establish, implement, maintain, and improve an effective knowledge management system.
ISO 30401 is the international standard for knowledge management systems, providing requirements that help organisations manage both explicit knowledge (documented information) and tacit knowledge (experience and expertise held by people) as strategic assets.
The standard addresses knowledge strategy, knowledge processes, the enabling environment (culture, leadership, technology), and the evaluation of knowledge management effectiveness. It recognises that knowledge management is fundamentally a human activity that requires cultural as well as technical interventions.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate knowledge management system design and effectiveness, assess knowledge governance and sharing processes, and review how organisations protect and leverage their knowledge assets.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 30401.
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 30401
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.