ISO 9001 Lead AuditorWhy should you attend?The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform quality management system (QMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits. Apart from a theoretical basis, the training course also provides examples, exercises, and quizzes to help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits: interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit, principles of auditing, application of audit methods, approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. An UKAS accredited and internationally recognized “PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a QMS based on ISO 9001.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 bodiesProfessionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting auditsIndividuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS auditProfessionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessmentLearning objectivesBy 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 9001Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditorEvaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principlesPlan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditingManage an ISO 9001 audit programWhat is included in PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course materialThis training course is participant centered and contains:Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system auditsLecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studiesPractical exercises based on a case studyInteraction between participants by means of questions and suggestionsStand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification examPECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam FormatExam Type: Multiple Choice & Open BookNumber of Exam Questions: 80Exam Duration in Hours: 3PrerequisitesThe 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.Download ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Candidate Handbook Course agendaDay 1: Introduction to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an auditDay 3: On-site audit activitiesDay 4: Closing the auditDay 5: Certification ExamPlease note all PECB certifications activities must be completed within 12 months from date of enrollment by SMATICA. This includes (take the PECB exam (1st attempt), retake the exam (2nd attempt, if needed), apply for the PECB certificate, and be certified). Download ISO 9001-Lead Auditor Brochure
