Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor learning course is designed to help you build the skills needed to carry out quality management system (QMS) audits using well-established audit principles, procedures, and techniques. The program brings together the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the guidance from ISO 19011, and other recognized auditing practices into a structured methodology that guides you in planning, executing, and completing ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits effectively.
In addition to theoretical knowledge, the course includes practical elements such as case examples, exercises, and quizzes. These activities focus on key areas of audit practice, including interpreting ISO 9001 requirements, applying auditing methods, gathering and verifying evidence, managing an audit team, preparing nonconformity reports, and compiling the final audit report.
After completing the course, participants are required to take an exam. Passing this exam allows you to apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. This UKAS-accredited, internationally recognized certification confirms your professional competence and demonstrates your ability to conduct QMS audits based on ISO 9001 standards.
Who should attend?
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor learning course is designed for:
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Auditors who aim to conduct and lead QMS audits on behalf of certification bodies
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Professionals interested in applying PECB’s AMS2 Methodology in their auditing practices
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Individuals responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
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Technical specialists preparing to participate in QMS audits
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Professionals looking to build a career in conformity assessment
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the core concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001
Interpret ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from an auditor’s perspective
Assess a QMS’s conformity with ISO 9001 standards using key audit concepts and principles
Plan, perform, and conclude ISO 9001 compliance audits in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 19011, and other recognized auditing practices
Oversee and manage an ISO 9001 audit program
Educational approach
This learning course is highly interactive and includes:
Key theories, methodologies, and best practices for auditing ISO management systems
Engaging lecture sessions supported by real-life case study examples
Hands-on exercises built around a practical case study
Active participant engagement through discussions, questions, and feedback
Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes designed to help participants prepare for the certification exam
Prerequisites
To join this learning course, participants are expected to have a basic understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS along with solid knowledge of auditing principles.
Course Agenda
Day 1:
Overview of quality management systems (QMS) and ISO 9001
Day 2:
Audit principles, preparation, and initiation
Day 3:
Conducting on-site audit activities
Day 4:
Concluding the audit process
Day 5:
Certification exam
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