Facility Management
International standard for facility management systems providing structure to integrate people, place, processes, and technology to ensure the functionality of the built environment.
ISO 41001 is the international standard for facility management systems, providing a framework to integrate people, place, processes, and technology to ensure the functionality, safety, and sustainability of the built environment. It applies to organisations managing or delivering facility management services across any sector.
The standard addresses the demand management model of FM — the relationship between the primary organisation (demand side) and the FM service provider (supply side) — alongside requirements for FM strategy, service delivery, and performance management.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate FM system effectiveness, workplace service delivery quality, and compliance with FM-specific management requirements.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 41001.
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 41001
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.