Asset Management
International standard for asset management systems. Helps organisations manage the lifecycle of physical assets to gain maximum value while balancing costs, risks, opportunities, and performance.
ISO 55001 is the international standard for asset management systems, providing requirements for organisations to demonstrate that they manage their physical assets to maximise value while appropriately balancing costs, risks, and performance. The 2024 revision strengthens requirements for asset portfolio management, digital asset data, and sustainability.
The standard applies to utility companies, transport operators, infrastructure owners, mining companies, manufacturers, and any organisation with significant physical asset portfolios. The Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) is the central document connecting organisational objectives to asset management strategies.
ACI-certified auditors assess asset management system effectiveness, evaluate the rigour of asset lifecycle decision-making, and review the alignment between asset strategies and organisational objectives.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 55001.
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 55001
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.