ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Changes: “Requirements for Bodies Performing Inspections” What you need to know – Self-Paced
$395.00
This self-paced training course will detail the significant changes in the the ISO/IEC 17020:2026 standard. It will offer the opportunity to registrants to better understand how the changes impact inspection body accreditation. The course will only cover changes to the standard.
Changes to ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Training Learning Goals
- Changes to the Type A/ B/ C designation for inspection bodies
- Individual ISO/IEC 17020:2026 clause changes, including impartiality, independence, confidentiality, appeals, complaints, and management system requirements
- Explanation of the revised standard title and application
- Updated definitions and how they may impact the inspection industry
- Reasoning behind the changes made to the standard, and how they impact your use of the standard.
Changes to ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Course Details
This course has been put together and partially narrated by Paul Matera. Paul is a Committee Member and Task Leader on the ISO/IEC 17020:2026 standard writing committee that has met for the past several years at ISO in Geneva, Switzerland. Paul has also been asked to launch ISO/IEC 17020 with the new Global Accreditation Commission(successor to ILAC / IAF).
This training is presented as self-paced, web-based course through an online platform, Trakstar Learn. Access information will be provided after we receive the registration payment.
After your payment for the training is processed, you will receive an email message asking for your preferred start date and we will send you access to the training for five calendar days. Once you begin the training, you will be able to open and close the session as often as you like within those days. An attendance certificate will be emailed upon completion.
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Changes Course Overview
ISO/IEC 17020 revised and was published in early 2026. Inspection bodies accredited to the 2012 edition of the standard will be required to transition to the new 2026 requirements over the next three years
This self-paced training course will detail the significant changes which are coming in the 2026 Release of the ISO/IEC 17020 Standard. It will offer the opportunity to understand the changes to inspection body Accreditation.
It will only cover changes to the Standard.
Instructor-led training conducted live online is also available from ANAB. See more here: ISO/IEC 17020:2026 – “Requirements for Bodies Performing Inspections” Transition Training






