Certified TIA-942 Internal Auditor - CTIA® (exam included) - Course Language: English

Conduct ANSI/TIA‑942 internal audits professionally & ensure high‑quality data centre compliance

For many organisations worldwide, the ANSI/TIA‑942 Standard has become the preferred reference for data centre design and operations — and its relevance continues to grow rapidly.
To ensure a compliant, high‑quality, and sustainable implementation, organisations require rigorous internal audits aligned with internationally recognised auditing standards.

The two‑day Certified TIA‑942 Internal Auditor (CTIA®) course builds on the technical expertise acquired in the CTDC® – Certified TIA‑942 Design Consultant program. It equips participants with the skills, techniques and knowledge required to plan, execute and manage internal audits based on ANSI/TIA‑942 and in line with the ISO‑19011 auditing guidelines.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• prepare your organisation for an ANSI/TIA‑942 internal audit, including documentation, resources & process planning
• conduct an internal audit in alignment with ISO‑19011 auditing principles
• facilitate surveillance audits & recertification audits
• support external ANSI/TIA‑942 audits effectively
• manage post‑audit activities, including Corrective Action Reports (CAR), gap closure & certification readiness

Course Contents

Fundamental Concepts of Internal Auditing

• terminology & definitions
• internal vs. external auditors
• audit principles
• auditor competency requirements

Managing an Audit Programme

• establishing audit objectives
• defining the audit programme
• audit planning
• planning schedules & timelines
• resource planning
• required tools & equipment

Documentation Requirements

• design documents
• process documents
• declarations & compliance evidence

Conducting the Audit

• opening meeting
• conducting interviews
• document analysis
• facility inspection
• identifying typical non‑conformities:
  • architectural
  • electrical
  • mechanical
  • telecommunications

Audit Conclusions & Reporting

• preparing audit findings
• conducting the closing meeting
• audit report requirements
• classification of non‑conformities
• typical audit report formats

Post‑Audit Follow‑Up

• Corrective Action Reports (CAR)
• evaluating corrective actions
• preparing for the formal external audit

Issuing Conformity Certificates

• certificate requirements
• certificate registration
• surveillance audits
• recertification audits

Exam – Certified TIA‑942 Internal Auditor (CTIA®)

• exam included at the end of the course

Prerequisites

Participants must hold a valid CTDC® certificate to register for the CTIA® class.

Course Language & Materials

• Course Language: English
• Student Books: English
• Exam Language: English

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals involved in governance, compliance, quality assurance and data‑centre auditing, including:

• senior quality assurance professionals
• governance & risk‑management managers
• internal auditors & compliance officers
• technical experts & project managers
• data centre consultants & architects
• professionals involved in ANSI/TIA‑942 compliance or certification projects