A Quality Management System (QMS) auditor plays a critical role in confirming that an organization’s processes, products, and services meet stated quality and product requirements. The auditor’s competence is a vital element of the auditing process. While some organizations believe that conducting more frequent audits can improve the quality of their QMS, it’s been shown that improving the auditor’s competency is more effective.Auditor competence, as defined in ISO 19011:2018, is crucial for improving the effectiveness of audits. Improving an auditor’s competency involves providing adequate training, resources, and support to ensure they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct thorough