Build a strong foundation in SMETA Audits, SEDEX Compliance, Ethical Auditing, and Social Compliance with this practical, industry-focused masterclass. Whether you are a compliance professional, internal auditor, quality manager, supplier, consultant, ESG practitioner, or a student, this course will help you understand how ethical audits are conducted and how organizations can meet international buyer and responsible sourcing requirements.
You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), including the purpose of social audits, SEDEX, 2-Pillar and 4-Pillar audits, ETI Base Code, ILO Conventions, UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs), and key compliance requirements. From there, you’ll explore the complete SMETA audit lifecycle—from pre-audit preparation and document review to worker interviews, site inspections, identifying non-conformances, and preparing Corrective Action Plans (CAPR).
The course also focuses on post-audit activities, including root cause analysis using the 5 Whys and Fishbone (Ishikawa) methods, along with strategies for building sustainable internal compliance programs and driving continuous improvement.
