The ISO 55001 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary skills to plan, conduct, and lead audits of Asset Management Systems (AMS) based on ISO 55001. It provides you with the knowledge and expertise required to evaluate whether an AMS is effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with organizational strategic asset management objectives in accordance with audit principles and practices.

Who should attend?

Organizations worldwide increasingly rely on qualified auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of Asset Management Systems (AMS) implemented in accordance with ISO 55001. Poor auditing can lead to missed risks, non-compliance, and reduced asset performance, which is why skilled professionals are in high demand to ensure systems are properly implemented, maintained, and aligned with strategic objectives.

The ISO 55001 Lead Auditor training course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to plan, conduct, lead, and manage AMS audits in line with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements. It enables you to assess whether an Asset Management System is effectively implemented, identify gaps and nonconformities, and evaluate its overall performance against ISO 55001 requirements.

This training course also focuses on developing your ability to apply audit principles in real-world situations through case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. By the end of the course, you will be fully prepared to lead audit teams and perform professional audits with confidence. After completing the training, you can sit for the certification exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor” credential, demonstrating your internationally recognized auditing competence. To further strengthen your expertise, you can also explore the ISO 55001 Foundation training course, advance into implementation with the ISO 55001 Lead Implementer training course, or stay updated through the ISO 55001 Transition training course.

Who should attend?

This training course is suitable for auditors who wish to perform and lead Asset Management System audits, managers and consultants seeking to master the audit process, individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO 55001 requirements, technical experts preparing for AMS audits, and professionals aiming to become expert advisors in asset management.

Learning objectives

• Understand the operation of an Asset Management System based on ISO 55001 and its principal processes
• Understand the goal, content and correlation between ISO 55001, ISO 55002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 55001 in the context of an AMS audit
• Acquire the competencies to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
• Strengthen personal skills necessary for an auditor to act with due professional care during an audit

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in AMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions

Prerequisites

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO 55001 and a comprehensive knowledge of auditing principles and practices to fully benefit from this training course.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to asset management and ISO 55001

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

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free