The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to audit quality management systems (QMS) based on audit principles and best practices.
Why should you attend?
Organizations worldwide increasingly seek qualified auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented QMSs based on ISO 9001. This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and manage audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.
The training course also provides practical examples, exercises, and quizzes that help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits. You will strengthen your skills in collecting and evaluating audit evidence, leading an audit team, identifying and reporting nonconformities, preparing audit conclusions, and completing the audit process effectively.
After you attend the training course, you will be able to sit for the exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. A UKAS accredited and internationally recognized “PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a QMS based on ISO 9001.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the QMS audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001 in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for QMS audits
- Expert advisors in quality management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
- Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 9001 audit program
Educational approach
- The training course covers the theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits.
- Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
- The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.
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Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
