Innovation Management
International standard for innovation management systems. Specifies requirements for a systematic approach to managing innovation activities within organisations.
ISO 56001 is the first certifiable international standard for innovation management systems, specifying requirements for organisations to establish governance over their innovation activities and manage innovation as a strategic function. The 2024 publication followed extensive development work under TC 279.
The standard addresses innovation strategy, portfolio management, idea creation, development processes, and the organisational conditions (culture, leadership, resources) that enable sustained innovation. Annex A provides implementation guidance across the full innovation management system.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate innovation management system design, assess the effectiveness of innovation processes and governance, and review how organisations capture value from innovation activities.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 56001.
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 56001
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.