ISO 19011:2011提供了有关审计管理体系的指南，包括审计原则、管理审计计划和进行管理体系审计，以及对参与审计过程的个人（包括管理审计计划的人员、审计员和审计团队）能力的评估指南。 ISO 19011:2011适用于所有需要对管理体系进行内部或外部审计或管理审计计划的组织。 ISO 19011:2011适用于其他类型的审计是可能的，前提是要特别考虑所需的特定能力。

ISO 19011:2011 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process, including the person managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams. ISO 19011:2011 is applicable to all organizations that need to conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme. The application of ISO 19011:2011 to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.