Who should attend?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits in behalf of certification bodies
• Professionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting audits
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
• Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment

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

This training course is participant centered and contains:

• Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
• Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises based on a case study
• Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
• Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam

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.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the quality management system (QMS) and ISO 9001

Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing of the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

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

  Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system

  Domain 2: Quality management system (QMS) requirements

  Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

  Domain 4: Preparing 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 program

  For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the Examination Rules and Policies.

  General Information

  • Certification fees are included in the exam price.
  • PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

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