How Can You Teach Yourself What ISO Means?

Imagine being able to walk into an audit, a tender meeting, or even a job interview and confidently explain what ISO 9001 or ISO/IEC 27001 means. ISO knowledge is not limited to compliance officers or consultants. With the right resources, anyone, student, professional, or business owner can learn ISO step by step.

This guide will show you how to understand and apply ISO standards in a way that fits your goals, using WWISE’s structured e-learning programmes, resources, and toolkits.

teaching people what ISO means

What is ISO? Understanding the Basics

ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It is a global, non-governmental body that publishes internationally recognised standards designed to make business processes:

  • Efficient and reliable
  • Ethical and safe
  • Environmentally responsible

Some of the most recognised ISO standards include:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information security
  • ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental management
  • ISO 45001:2018 – Health & Safety management systems
  • ISO 50001:2018 – Energy management

… and more than 24 000 others.

By following ISO standards, organisations can:

  • Improve efficiency and streamline processes
  • Strengthen health and safety management systems
  • Protect customer, sensitivity data, and reputation
  • Meet regulatory or legal obligations
  • Build trust and credibility with stakeholders

Different ISO standards

You Can Teach Yourself ISO:

Here is How:

Whether you are:

  • An employee looking to gain career boosting skills;
  • A student seeking a competitive advantage;
  • A business owner aiming to manage risk effectively; or
  • A compliance officer responsible for ISO 9001:2015 implementation or ISO 45001:2018 implementation

… you can start learning ISO from the ground up.

This is where WWISE E-Learning makes the journey easier. Our platform offers self paced courses, toolkits, and expert guidance tailored for every sage or your learning.

Learning ISO with WWISE: What You Will Get

WWISE is one of South Africa’s leading names in ISO consulting and training. Our e-learning portal provides more than 130 courses designed to simplify ISO learning for both individuals and organisations.

Examples of Available Courses

  • ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
    • Implementation
    • Lead Auditor
  • ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
    • Implementation
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
    • Implementation
  • ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety)
    • Implementation
    • OHS Act
    • Incident Investigation
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
    • Implementation
  • ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
    • Implementation
  • ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
  • ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
    • Awareness
    • Internal Auditing
  • ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management)
    • Implementation
    • SHEQ Management
    • SHEQ Representative

ISO Courses

Free Resources and Toolkits to Fast-Track Progress

To help learners take the first step, WWISE provides free resources such as:

  • ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Handbook
  • Quality in Project Management Video
  • Quality Costing Video

Beyond these, our ISO Management System toolkits give you templates, checklists, reports, and forms. These reduce the time it takes to implement systems like ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, or ISO 45001:2018, allowing you to move from theory into practice faster.

ISO document checklist

Corporate Packages and Group Training

For organisations, WWISE offers flexible solutions to scale ISO learning:

  • Discounted group rates
  • Custom branded training portals
  • Monthly rentals or subscription models
  • Group access with reporting and tracking

This makes it ideal for SMEs, large corporates, or enterprises managing multiple users across their Health and Safety Management Systems, Quality Consulting, or SHEQ Consulting programmes.

Suggested Learning Path: ISO for Beginners

If you are starting fresh, here is a structured way to build your ISO knowledge and confidence:

  1. Download the ISO 50001:2018 Handbook (it’s free)
  2. View the “Quality in Project Management” video
  3. Watch the “Quality Costing” video
  4. Begin with an awareness course (ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/IEC 27001:2022 are excellent entry points)
  5. Progress to internal auditing or implementation courses
  6. Apply your learning using toolkits and templates
  7. Optional: Advance to SAATCA Lead Auditor training for professional recognition

 

ISO is not reserved for experts only. Anyone with commitment and structured guidance can learn, apply, and benefit from these standards. With WWISE e-learning, you can gain the flexibility to take control of your professional development, improve compliance in your organisation, and strengthen Health and Safety Management Systems, Quality Consulting, or Information Security frameworks.

Please note: WWISE is not a Certification Body. We provide the training, resources, and consulting to prepare you for certification, but the final certification audit must be carried out by an accredited Certification Body.

Are you ready to begin your journey?

With WWISE you can:

  • Access free resources immediately
  • Learn at your own pace with structured courses.
  • Use toolkits to accelerate ISO 9001:2015 implementation, ISO 14001:2015, or ISO 45001:2018 Implementation.

Visit wwise-iso-e-learning.com to explore your options and start learning today.

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