ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training

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$2,475.00 USD

Duration
5 Days

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Overview

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 Objectives

Who Should Attend?

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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Course 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.

Agenda

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

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