Prospectus

The Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ) which has been set up under the aegis of ‘Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India' - an autonomous Institute recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), presents a unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP compliance related issues. GMP- an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing and sustainability services - in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of new rules being added and old ones being renewed. Thus, keeping oneself updated with current GMPs is essential to remain aligned with evolving industry requirement and standards.

Our team comprises knowledgeable professionals from diverse sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Food, Nutraceutical, Nutrition industries, pooling together their expertise, know-how, and practical experiences to create this GMP guide. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as a stronger and better education and training platform provider for professionals and students in the areas of GMP, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma, Food & Nutrition, Environment and Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR and Good Laboratory Practice and Product Management. Our board of governors and specialists have collated their acumen and are offering state-of-the-art courses which includes GMP training, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma and healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Environment Social Governance (ESG), and Good Laboratory Practice in form of formal classroom studies, online/interactive programmes, online seminars, as well as onsite training programmes along with the knowledge of worldwide affairs of the industry. In short, a round-the-clock service is provided for any information in these areas required by anybody from around the country and abroad. Based on high standards of quality, the training programmes in Pharma, Healthcare and Food GMP, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, IPR, Pharma Product Management, Public Health, Hospital Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Nanotechnology, Drug Design and Discovery, Food QA&QC, etc., areas have been approved by Quality Council of India, which is an autonomous body and an accreditation authority for education & vocational training providers under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IGMPI is duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certification Programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct internal audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) within an organization.

The programme focuses on enabling professionals to evaluate whether an organization’s quality management system complies with ISO 9001 requirements and is effectively implemented and maintained.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of quality management principles, documentation requirements, risk-based thinking, and internal auditing techniques necessary to assess and improve quality management systems.

The course also trains participants in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up internal audits in accordance with the auditing principles described in ISO 19011:2018, thereby developing the competence required for internal auditing roles in organizations.

Certification Objectives

The programme aims to provide participants with the knowledge and competencies required to:

1. Understand the principles and concepts of Quality Management Systems
2. Understand the role of quality management in organizational performance
3. Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
4. Understand risk-based thinking and process approach in QMS
5. Develop and maintain quality documentation and procedures
6. Understand auditing concepts and principles according to ISO 19011:2018
7. Plan and prepare for internal quality audits
8. Conduct effective internal audits and collect objective evidence
9. Prepare audit reports and identify non-conformities
10. Support corrective actions and continual improvement

Certified Study Resources

International Affiliation with

Module 1: Introduction to Quality Management Systems

Module 2: Quality Management Principles

Module 3: ISO 9001:2015 – Requirements and Interpretation

Module 4: Documentation and Implementation of QMS

Module 5: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing

Module 6: Planning and Conducting Internal Audits

Module 7: Reporting and Documentation of Audit Findings

Module 8: Corrective Actions and Follow-Up Audits

Module 9: Risk-Based Thinking in QMS

Module 10: Case Studies

Scope

The Certification is particularly beneficial for individuals who:

• Are responsible for conducting internal audits in organizations
• Participate in implementation of ISO 9001:2015
• Work in quality assurance or quality management departments
• Are involved in process monitoring and quality improvement
• Are quality engineers, supervisors, managers, or consultants
• Aspire to become professional quality auditors

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for the Professional Certification Programme in ISO 9001 Internal Auditor. The programme is suitable for professionals from manufacturing, service industries, healthcare, food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and IT sectors.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training programme is 4 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

The programme is designed to align with industry expectations and international quality standards.

Key features include:

• Interactive online training sessions
• Practical exercises and case studies
• Training on ISO 9001 clauses and internal audit techniques
• Assignments and assessments to enhance competency
• Trainer feedback and discussion sessions

All learning and training sessions are delivered in English.

Assessment & Certification

Participants are required to appear for an online assessment examination.

After successfully passing the assessment, participants will be awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certification.

The certification demonstrates competence in:

• Understanding ISO 9001 requirements
• Conducting internal quality audits
• Reporting audit findings
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The institute collaborates with organizations and industry partners to provide career support and placement assistance.

Support services include:

• Professional resume writing assistance
• Interview preparation and mock interviews
• Career guidance sessions
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Participants from various industries such as manufacturing, consulting, testing laboratories, and certification bodies regularly attend this programme.

Future Career Prospects

The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification enables professionals to play key roles in quality management and internal auditing activities within organizations.

Career opportunities include:

• Internal Quality Auditor
• Quality Assurance Executive
• Quality Control Manager
• Process Improvement Specialist
• Compliance Officer
• ISO Implementation Coordinator

The certification also serves as a foundation for advancing to ISO Lead Auditor training and higher-level quality management roles.