Collaborative Business Relationship Management
Management systems standard for collaborative business relationships, providing requirements for establishing and maintaining processes for collaborative working in supply chains and partnerships.
ISO 44001 provides requirements for collaborative business relationship management systems, helping organisations establish and maintain effective collaborative working in strategic partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and supply chains. It defines the collaborative relationship lifecycle from operational awareness through creation, development, and exit management.
The standard is particularly relevant in sectors where complex projects require sustained multi-party collaboration — including construction, defence, aerospace, and public service delivery. It addresses governance, value creation, and the cultural and behavioural factors that determine collaboration success.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate CBRMS effectiveness, assess collaborative governance structures, and review the adequacy of relationship management 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 44001.
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 44001
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.