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Certified TIA-942 Lead Auditor
Explore lead auditing of data centre facilities against TIA-942 requirements.
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CTIA®
Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor
Builds on technical understanding from CTDC® to teach practical internal audit processes aligned with the ISO-19011 auditing standard, verifying conformity to ANSI/TIA-942 criteria.
Competency Scope
Target Audience & Professional Profile
Internal quality auditors, QA managers, compliance officers, and operations leads.
Selected Course Benefits
- Plan and perform structured internal conformity reviews.
- Document objective evidence and corrective actions.
- Prepare teams for external audit engagement and follow-up.
For further details on the programme and its benefits, download the CTIA® brochure.
Course Content
What the CTIA® Programme Covers
View the detailed topics included in EPI’s Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor training programme.
CTIA® Course Syllabus
Fundamental concepts and process of an internal audit
- Terms and definitions
- Difference between an internal and external auditor
- Audit principles
- Auditor competency requirements
Managing an audit programme
- Establishing the audit objectives
- Establishing the audit programme
Planning the audit
- Planning the schedule
- Resource planning
- Tools/equipment required
- Document requirements
- Design documents
- Process documents
- Declarations
Conducting the audit
- Conducting an opening meeting
- Conducting the audit
- Interviews
- Document review
- Facility review
- Typical non-conformities
- Architectural
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Telecommunications
- Preparing the audit conclusions
- Conducting the closing meeting
Preparing and distributing the audit report
- Audit report requirements
- Classification of non-conformities
- Typical format of an audit report
Following up on the audit
- The CAR – Corrective Action Report
- Evaluation of the Corrective Action Report
Requesting a formal external audit
Issuing a conformity certificate
- Requirements of the certificate
- Registration of the certificate
Surveillance audits
Recertification audits
Exam (Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor)
Curriculum Objectives
Key Learning Outcomes
- Formulate internal audit checklists based on ANSI/TIA-942
- Collect objective evidence and conduct audit interviews per ISO-19011 guidelines
- Document and track corrective action requests for continuous compliance
Exam
The exam is a 60-minute closed book exam, with 40 multiple-choice questions. The candidate requires a minimum of 32 correct answers to pass the exam.
Certification & Accreditation
Candidates who successfully pass the exam will receive the official ‘Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor’ Certificate. The CTIA® certificate is issued for the ANSI/TIA-942 version current at the time, which the candidate tested for. The certificate itself does not expire and stays relevant only for the stated ANSI/TIA-942 version.
The CTIA® course is accredited by EXIN, which is a global, independent and not-for-profit accreditation and examination provider.
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