SA8000 Social Accountability Lead Auditor
An auditing course for SA8000:2014 (social accountability), aligned with ISO 19011 — building the competence to lead and manage audits.
Duration
40 hours
Delivery
Virtual or physical
Language
English
Outcome
Examined certificate
Training delivered under ISO 21001:2025 · Examination & certification under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — together, CAS Academy.
Overview
SA8000 Social Accountability — Lead Auditor training programme delivered under ISO 21001:2025; awareness or competence pathway as per scheme code.
Personnel certification for the SA8000 social-accountability standard covering child labour, forced labour, health & safety, discrimination, working hours and management practices per SAI's SA8000:2014.
What you'll learn
- Apply the principles of auditing (ISO 19011) with confidence.
- Plan, scope and resource an audit programme and individual audits.
- Gather objective evidence, conduct interviews and sample effectively.
- Grade nonconformities and write clear, defensible audit reports.
- Lead the audit team and manage follow-up and close-out.
Who should attend
- Auditors progressing to lead third-party or internal audits.
- Quality, safety, environmental and compliance professionals.
- Consultants who need a recognised auditing competence.
How it's delivered
Format
40-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.
Examination
A proctored examination under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 leads to the certificate.
Reasonable accommodation
Tell us at application and we'll arrange suitable accommodation for the assessment (§9.1.5).
The certificate you earn
Every certificate is verifiable online at academy.cas.com.eg/verify. CAS Academy operates to ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — accreditation in progress.
Prerequisites
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience (auditing, quality, operations) AND an Awareness-level certificate on SA8000:2014 or equivalent. Equivalent training accepted per ISO/IEC 17024:2026 §5.2.3 (d).
Reference standards
Frequently asked questions
How long is the SA8000 Social Accountability Lead Auditor programme and how is it delivered?
It runs over 40 training hours, and you can attend virtual — live online — or physical — in person at an agreed venue.
How much does the SA8000 Social Accountability Lead Auditor programme cost?
The fee depends on your chosen programme type (Just Training, Just Examination or Hybrid) and delivery (virtual or physical). Apply or contact CAS Academy and we'll confirm your fee.
Is there an examination, and what certificate do I receive?
Yes. You sit a proctored examination and, on a successful result, receive a CAS Academy personnel certificate carrying ISO 21001:2025 (training) and ISO/IEC 17024:2026 (examination). It is valid 3 years, with recertification every 3 years.
Do I need any prerequisites for SA8000 Social Accountability Lead Auditor?
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience (auditing, quality, operations) AND an Awareness-level certificate on SA8000:2014 or equivalent. Equivalent training accepted per ISO/IEC 17024:2026 §5.2.3 (d).
How do I enrol?
Apply online from this page. We confirm prerequisites within 2 working days, then schedule your training and examination.
Ready to enrol on SA8000 Social Accountability Lead Auditor?
Apply online and we’ll confirm your prerequisites within 2 working days.