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SMETA Sedex V7 Ethical Audit Awareness

A concise, management-level overview of SMETA Sedex V7 — the fastest way to get your team speaking the same language.

Duration

16 hours

Delivery

Virtual or physical

Language

English

Outcome

Attendance certificate

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Training delivered under ISO 21001:2025 — together, CAS Academy.

Overview

SMETA Sedex V7 Ethical Audit — Awareness training programme delivered under ISO 21001:2025; awareness or competence pathway as per scheme code.

Personnel certification for the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA V7) covering labour, health & safety, environment and business ethics.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the purpose, structure and core concepts of SMETA Sedex V7.
  • Use the standard's key terms, definitions and principles with confidence.
  • Recognise how the requirements apply to your organisation's context.
  • Identify the roles, records and activities the standard expects.
  • Know what an implementation or certification journey involves before you start.

Who should attend

  • Managers and team leads who need the big picture quickly.
  • Staff joining a project or compliance team for the first time.
  • Anyone who must understand SMETA Sedex V7 without auditing or implementing it.

How it's delivered

Format

16-hour programme, attend virtual — live online — or physical, in person.

Materials & trainer

Led by an approved CAS Academy trainer, with full course materials and worked examples.

Assessment

Continuous participation; an attendance certificate is issued on completion under ISO 21001:2025.

Reasonable accommodation

Tell us at application and we'll arrange suitable accommodation for the assessment (§9.1.5).

The certificate you earn

CertificateCAS Academy Awareness certificate
TypeAttendance · Examination · Both
Validity3 years
Recertificationevery 3 years
Surveillancenot required
Standards carriedISO 21001:2025 (training)

Every certificate is verifiable online at academy.cas.com.eg/verify. CAS Academy operates to ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — accreditation in progress.

Prerequisites

Open to all interested professionals. No prior certification required. Literacy in the chosen training language is recommended. Awareness covers the foundational terminology and clause structure of SMETA Sedex V7.

Reference standards

SMETA Sedex V7ISO 21001:2025ISO/IEC 17024:2026

Frequently asked questions

How long is the SMETA Sedex V7 Ethical Audit Awareness programme and how is it delivered?

It runs over 16 training hours, and you can attend virtual — live online — or physical — in person at an agreed venue.

How much does the SMETA Sedex V7 Ethical Audit Awareness programme cost?

The fee depends on your chosen programme type (attendance) and delivery (virtual or physical). Apply or contact CAS Academy and we'll confirm your fee.

What certificate do I receive?

You receive a CAS Academy attendance certificate issued under ISO 21001:2025, confirming you completed the programme.

Do I need any prerequisites for SMETA Sedex V7 Ethical Audit Awareness?

Open to all interested professionals. No prior certification required. Literacy in the chosen training language is recommended. Awareness covers the foundational terminology and clause structure of SMETA Sedex V7.

How do I enrol?

Apply online from this page. We confirm prerequisites within 2 working days, then schedule your training and attendance.

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