ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training

Develop the knowledge and skill required to conduct a full audit of an organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015.

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the confidence and necessary expertise to perform a Quality Management System (QMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and internationally recognized best techniques.

During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011 “Guidelines for auditing management systems” and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, you 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, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Should Attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Quality Management System (QMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with QMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Quality Management
• Anyone with the need to audit an organization’s ISO 9001:2015 QMS

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the operations of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the auditor’s role to: plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Identify the purpose and benefits of a QMS
• 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, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011

Educational Approach:

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in QMS audits
• 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