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This comprehensive course provides the knowledge, practical tools, and implementation strategies required to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an Asset Management System (AMS) in accordance with ISO 55001:2024.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of asset management principles, the requirements of ISO 55001, and internationally recognized best practices for managing physical assets throughout their lifecycle. The course combines theory with practical implementation techniques, enabling organizations to improve asset performance, reduce lifecycle costs, manage risks, and support long-term organizational objectives.
The course covers the complete implementation process from organizational context through leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement, while preparing participants for successful certification.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
This course provides in-depth training on Good Storage Practices (GSP), a critical component of quality systems for the safe storage and handling of regulated products. GSP ensures that goods are stored under controlled conditions, minimizing contamination, degradation, or mix-ups and supporting traceability throughout the supply chain. Aligned with WHO GSP guidelines, GDP principles, and national regulations, the course prepares participants to implement compliant warehousing operations, especially in pharma, food, cosmetics, and chemical sectors. It supports readiness for inspections by drug authorities, food safety bodies, or third-party certifiers.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand global GSP principles and their role in product quality and safety
Identify regulatory expectations under WHO, FDA, EU, CDSCO, FSSAI, etc.
Design hygienic and temperature-controlled storage facilities
Implement SOPs for receiving, handling, storing, and dispatching goods
Apply stock rotation principles like FIFO/FEFO and batch traceability
Prevent contamination, mix-ups, or pest infestations in warehouses
Monitor temperature, humidity, and critical storage parameters
Handle rejected, recalled, or expired products appropriately
Maintain documentation for inspections and audits
Align GSP with GMP, GDP, and QMS frameworks
Warehouse Managers and Supervisors
QA/QC and Compliance Officers
Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals
Production and Material Management Staff
Pharmacists and Storekeepers
Food and Pharma Industry Operators
Auditors, Inspectors, and Regulatory Affairs Teams
Organizations pursuing WHO, ISO, or national certification
No prior GSP certification required
Recommended for storage operations involving temperature- or time-sensitive products
Suitable for pharma, food, cosmetics, agrochemical, veterinary, and chemical sectors
This course offers specialized training on Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for the food and agricultural sectors, focusing on the safe, hygienic, and traceable distribution of perishable and non-perishable goods. Aligned with Codex Alimentarius, WHO/FAO guidelines, and regulatory standards, the course emphasizes the importance of maintaining product integrity, preventing contamination, and ensuring consumer safety throughout the supply chain. Participants will gain practical knowledge in managing warehouses, refrigerated storage, transport logistics, and supplier verification systems to meet food safety and quality expectations in both domestic and export markets.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand GDP principles and their role in food safety systems
Comply with Codex and national guidelines for food distribution
Manage warehouse hygiene, layout, and storage systems
Maintain cold chain integrity for temperature-sensitive products
Implement traceability, recall, and documentation systems
Apply pest control, cleaning, and sanitation protocols in storage areas
Handle product segregation, FIFO/FEFO, and allergen control
Evaluate supplier and transporter compliance with food-grade practices
Identify and mitigate risks during loading, unloading, and transport
Prepare for inspections by food safety authorities and certifying bodies
Food and Agri Warehouse Managers and Staff
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Distribution Professionals
Exporters and Importers of Agri-Food Products
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Officers
Cold Chain Logistics Providers and Transport Managers
Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Cooperatives
Food Business Operators (FBOs) and Bulk Traders
Government Inspectors and Certifying Agencies
No prior GDP experience required
Recommended for those working with perishable or high-risk food products
Useful for organizations implementing HACCP, ISO 22000, or GFSI schemes (BRCGS, SQF, etc.)
This course provides in-depth training on food safety practices in catering environments based on the Codex Alimentarius CXC 39-1993, a foundational international guideline for hygienic practices. The course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to manage food safety risks across the catering value chain, from procurement and preparation to storage and service. Emphasizing the principles of HACCP and Codex-based hygiene, the course helps ensure that food served in catering operations is safe, wholesome, and compliant with global standards. The training is ideal for organizations aiming to elevate their food safety culture, comply with regulatory expectations, and protect consumer health in mass catering, institutional kitchens, event-based services, and more.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the key provisions and structure of Codex CXC 39-1993
Apply general principles of food hygiene in catering settings
Design safe workflows from food procurement to serving
Establish hygiene controls for facilities, personnel, and equipment
Implement effective cleaning, sanitation, and pest management plans
Identify critical control points and apply HACCP principles
Prevent cross-contamination and allergen-related risks
Handle food for vulnerable groups (children, elderly, immunocompromised)
Maintain temperature control in storage, cooking, and service
Create documentation for inspection readiness and internal audits
Catering Managers and Supervisors
Food Safety Officers and Quality Assurance Teams
Hotel, Hospital, and Institutional Kitchen Staff
Event and Banquet Catering Operators
School and University Food Service Managers
Government Inspectors and Food Auditors
HACCP Team Members and Consultants
No prior Codex experience required
Knowledge of basic food handling helpful
Beneficial for organizations pursuing ISO 22000, HACCP, or national food safety certification
This course provides in-depth guidance on implementing ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international management system standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Designed for organizations that develop, deploy, or use AI systems, ISO 42001 sets out a framework for responsible AI governance, risk management, transparency, and continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to operationalize AI ethics, manage lifecycle risks, and align with evolving regulatory expectations.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the scope, terminology, and structure of ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
Establish and maintain an AI Management System (AIMS) aligned with organizational strategy.
Apply principles of trustworthy and responsible AI across the lifecycle.
Conduct AI-specific risk assessments, impact assessments, and conformity evaluations.
Define accountability, roles, and oversight structures for AI governance.
Implement controls for data quality, bias mitigation, explainability, and traceability.
Align AIMS with legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles).
Monitor AI system performance, incidents, and continual improvement mechanisms.
Integrate AI governance into existing management systems (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001).
Prepare for internal audits or third-party certification of AI governance systems.
AI Project Leaders and Data Scientists
Chief AI Officers and Tech Governance Teams
Compliance, Risk, and Ethics Officers
CTOs, CIOs, and Digital Transformation Leaders
AI Solution Developers and Product Managers
Legal, Regulatory, and Quality Professionals in AI fields
Consultants in AI governance, trust, and auditing
Familiarity with AI system development, ML models, or data governance is helpful
No prior ISO 42001 experience is required
Strong fit for organizations building or deploying high-impact AI application
This course provides comprehensive guidance on applying ISO 19600:2014, the international standard for establishing, developing, implementing, evaluating, maintaining, and improving a Compliance Management System (CMS). Based on the principles of good governance, proportionality, transparency, and sustainability, ISO 19600 helps organizations proactively manage legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance obligations. This training is ideal for organizations aiming to reduce compliance risk, foster a culture of integrity, and strengthen internal controls through a structured CMS framework.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose, structure, and scope of ISO 19600:2014.
Define the key principles of compliance management, including risk-based thinking.
Identify compliance obligations and integrate them into operational processes.
Establish roles, responsibilities, and leadership for compliance governance.
Design and implement compliance risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to support compliance.
Build systems for compliance reporting, monitoring, and auditing.
Integrate the CMS into other management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or ISO 37301.
Promote a culture of compliance through communication and leadership engagement.
Evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness of the compliance management system.
Risk Managers and Internal Auditors
Legal and Governance Professionals
Quality and Operations Managers
Senior Management and Corporate Executives
Consultants supporting CMS implementation or regulatory compliance
Familiarity with organizational compliance or risk functions is helpful
No prior ISO 19600 experience is required
Suitable for public, private, and nonprofit organizations across industries
This engaging course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and improve an Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS) in accordance with ISO 20121:2024. You’ll learn how to identify sustainability issues throughout an event’s life cycle, engage stakeholders, manage resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with social, environmental, and economic requirements. The course connects ISO 20121 principles to international sustainability frameworks such as the UN SDGs and GRI Standards, preparing participants to deliver responsible, inclusive, and low-impact events that align with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Interpret the structure and intent of ISO 20121:2024 and its key requirements.
Identify sustainability issues, impacts, and opportunities across the event life cycle.
Develop a sustainability policy and integrate it into event planning and operations.
Engage stakeholders effectively and manage communication and transparency.
Apply risk-based thinking to event sustainability management and decision-making.
Establish monitoring, measurement, and evaluation systems for sustainability performance.
Demonstrate continual improvement and prepare for third-party certification audits.
Event planners and coordinators
Sustainability managers and officers
Marketing and communications professionals
Hospitality and venue managers
NGO and government event organizers
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals
Consultants aiming to align events with ISO 20121 sustainability principles
Basic understanding of event management is helpful
No prior ISO 20121 experience required
Suitable for organizations of any size hosting events
This course provides a practical understanding of ISO 44001:2017, the international standard for establishing and maintaining effective collaborative business relationships. Participants will learn how to build trust-based partnerships with suppliers, customers, and strategic stakeholders through structured governance, shared objectives, performance evaluation, and risk-sharing approaches. The training covers the ISO 44001 lifecycle model, including relationship planning, value creation, communication management, and continual improvement. Emphasis is placed on integrating collaboration into organizational strategy to enhance innovation, reduce operational risks, and improve service delivery. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement and sustain a collaborative business relationship management system aligned with ISO 44001 requirements.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain the principles and structure of ISO 44001:2017 and the eight-stage relationship management framework.
Identify opportunities where collaboration delivers measurable value to both parties.
Establish governance structures, roles, and communication systems that promote transparency and trust.
Develop joint objectives, performance metrics, and risk-sharing mechanisms.
Manage relationship health, continuous improvement, and issue resolution processes.
Integrate collaboration into business strategy and supply chain operations.
Prepare for ISO 44001 certification and continual improvement audits.
Business leaders and executives
Partnership and alliance managers
Supply chain and operations professionals
Project managers and coordinators
Procurement and contract specialists
Management system and strategy consultants
Anyone involved in managing alliances, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships
Familiarity with supply chain or relationship management
Basic understanding of business processes and governance
No prior ISO 44001 training required
This practical course equips participants with the skills and methodology to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with ISO 22301:2019 and Amendment 1:2024. You will learn how to perform business impact analyses (BIA), conduct risk assessments, develop continuity and recovery strategies, and manage disruptions effectively. The course highlights the updated guidance from the 2024 amendment and integrates connections to related standards such as ISO 22313 (guidelines for BCMS), ISO 22317 (BIA), and ISO 31000 (risk management). Participants will gain hands-on understanding of resilience planning, crisis management, and testing processes that ensure organizational preparedness.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Interpret the principles, clauses, and structure of ISO 22301:2019 and its 2024 amendment.
Conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) and assess continuity risks effectively.
Develop and implement continuity and recovery strategies across key functions.
Establish documented procedures for incident response, communication, and crisis coordination.
Plan and conduct continuity exercises, tests, and management reviews.
Monitor, evaluate, and improve BCMS performance using the PDCA framework.
Prepare for internal and third-party audits and ensure compliance with certification requirements.
Business continuity professionals
Risk managers and analysts
Compliance officers
Security coordinators and emergency planners
Internal auditors
Operations and facility managers
Consultants responsible for organizational resilience and emergency preparedness
Basic understanding of risk or operations management helpful
No previous ISO 22301 experience required
Suitable for any organization seeking resilience improvement
This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and maintain a Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System in accordance with ISO 39001:2012. You’ll learn how to identify road safety risks, set measurable RTS objectives, and apply a data-driven approach to reduce deaths and serious injuries caused by road traffic incidents. The course emphasizes system integration, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement, linking ISO 39001 to related frameworks such as ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the structure, intent, and key clauses of ISO 39001:2012.
Identify RTS risks, road user behaviours, and external factors influencing traffic safety performance.
Develop and implement a Road Traffic Safety policy aligned with organizational strategy.
Set, monitor, and evaluate RTS objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage operational controls for vehicles, drivers, routes, and journeys to prevent accidents.
Conduct RTS performance evaluations, internal audits, and management reviews.
Promote a culture of road safety and continual improvement across the organization.
Health and safety managers
Fleet and transport supervisors
Logistics and supply chain managers
Traffic safety officers and coordinators
Risk management and compliance professionals
ISO consultants and internal auditors
Government and public sector representatives involved in road transport safety
Basic knowledge of safety or risk management
Experience in transport or fleet operations helpful
No prior ISO 39001 experience required
ACS Academy is a federally registered Canadian provider of training and consulting services, offering accredited certificate programs, industry-focused training, and support for management systems and international standards. Backed by experienced professionals with hands-on expertise, ACS Academy delivers practical, high-quality solutions that help organizations achieve compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across industries.