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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- 5 days
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- May qualify for CEU/PDU credit
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This ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to develop your expertise in auditing a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001. You will learn how to interpret ISO 9001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, evaluate conformity, and apply fundamental audit principles, techniques, and evidence-gathering methods. The course prepares you to lead an audit team, manage internal audits, and conduct full-cycle audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. You’ll also explore best practices for planning and closing audits, identifying nonconformities, and reporting results. By the end, you’ll be equipped to conduct ISO 9001 audits as a certified lead auditor or contribute to audit programs as a skilled auditor.
What you'll be able to do
This ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to develop your expertise in auditing a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001. You will learn how to interpret ISO 9001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, evaluate conformity, and apply fundamental audit principles, techniques, and evidence-gathering methods. The course prepares you to lead an audit team, manage internal audits, and conduct full-cycle audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. You’ll also explore best practices for planning and closing audits, identifying nonconformities, and reporting results. By the end, you’ll be equipped to conduct ISO 9001 audits as a certified lead auditor or contribute to audit programs as a skilled auditor.
Course outline
1 - Introduction to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
- Quality Management System (QMS)
2 - Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Audit approach based on evidence and risk
- Initiating the audit
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
3 - On-site audit activities
- Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
4 - Closing the audit
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing the audit
- Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Competence, evaluation and closing the training
5 - Certification Exam
Before you attend
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.
Who this is for
This course is designed for professionals involved in auditing, implementing, or maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems. It is especially relevant for: Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits on behalf of certification bodies Professionals responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 compliance within their organizations Individuals preparing for a career in conformity assessment or third-party auditing Technical experts and consultants who need to understand ISO 9001 audit requirements Internal auditors who want to deepen their knowledge of audit practices and standards Anyone looking to adopt the PECB AMS2 methodology for managing and conducting audits
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