The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course helps professionals acquire the necessary expertise to perform a Quality Management System (QMS) audit.

WHY ISO 9001 LEAD AUDITOR?

During this training course, participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, those attending the course will be able to master the audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.  

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, participants can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. A PECB Lead Auditor Certificate proves the capabilities and competencies gained during this course to audit organizations based on best practices. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Quality Management System certification audits.
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process.
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit.
• Expert advisors in Quality Management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the operations of a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001.
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Understand an auditor’s role to plan, lead, and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 in the context of a QMS audit.
• Acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan an audit, lead an audit, and draft reports on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011.

COURSE AGENDA

Day 1: Introduction to the Quality Management System and ISO 9001

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing an audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training is based on both theory and best practices used in QMS audits. The lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples. Practical exercises include examples and case study discussions. Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam.

EXAMINATION

The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Quality Management System

Domain 2: Quality Management Systems

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 9001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit programme

Examination rules and policies

CERTIFICATION

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.

PECB Credential	PECB Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience
Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor	Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor  or equivalent	None	None
Certified ISO 9001 Auditor	Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor  or equivalent	2 years: 1 year of work experience in Quality Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor	Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent	5 years: 2 years of work experience in Quality Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor	Certified ISO 9001 Auditor Exam or equivalent	10 years: 7 years of work experience in Quality Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours

You will also sign the PECB Code of Ethics in order to receive your certification.

Certification rules and policies

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.
• Online examination.
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

COURSE FORMAT

• Self-Study Training. 

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