Description
Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to equip you with the competence required to perform quality management system (QMS) audits, applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course integrates the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing into a comprehensive methodology. This approach enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits.
In addition to the theoretical foundation, this training course offers practical exercises, examples, and quizzes designed to help you gain hands-on experience with the key aspects of conformity assessment audits. These include interpreting ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit, applying auditing principles, using audit methods, collecting and verifying evidence, leading an audit team, creating nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
Upon successfully completing the training course, you will be eligible to take the certification exam, and if you pass it, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. This “PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” certificate is internationally recognized and accredited by UKAS and demonstrates that you possess the knowledge and skills required to conduct a QMS audit in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
Who should attend?
- Individuals seeking to lead and conduct quality management system (QMS) audits on behalf of certification bodies.
- Individuals seeking to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting quality management system (QMS) audits.
- Individuals responsible for ensuring that their organization’s quality management system (QMS) is compliant with the requirements of ISO 9001.
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit.
- Professionals seeking to pursue a career in conformity assessment.
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of a QMS based on ISO 9001.
- Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor.
- Assess the conformity of a QMS to ISO 9001 requirements by applying the fundamental principles and concepts of auditing.
- Implement ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing in planning, conducting, and closing an ISO 9001 compliance audit.
- Manage an ISO 9001 audit program.
Educational approach
- This training course covers the theories, approaches, and best practices utilized in ISO management system audits.
- Lecture sessions include illustrations with examples based on case studies.
- Sessions include practical exercises that are based on a case study.
- Sessions facilitate interaction between participants through questioning and suggestions.
- Quizzes (stand-alone and scenario-based) are designed to prepare participants for the certification exam.
Prerequisites
To participate in this training course, it is required to have a basic comprehension of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and an extensive understanding of audit principles.
Class Format(s)
Self-study
Certification(s)
| Credential | Exam | Professional Experience | ISMS Project Experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Quality Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Quality Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Quality Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Content Style
See PECB Provider Profile Page for descriptions of Training Course Delivery Formats.
Project/Actual Training Days
5 days
Provider Additional Information
- The cost of the training course covers both examination and certification fees.
- The training course will provide participants with course materials containing more than 450 pages of practical examples and information.
- Participants who attend the training course will receive a course completion attestation that is valued at 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- In the event of exam failure, participants can retake the exam once within 12 months at no extra cost.
