Why Should You Attend ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training?

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 ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• • Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits in behalf of certification bodies
  • Professionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting audits
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
  • Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment

Learning Objectives of ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
• Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 9001 audit program

Educational Approach

This training course is participant centered and contains:

• Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
  Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies
  Practical exercises based on a case study
  Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
  Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam

• The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management systemDomain 2: Quality management system (QMS) requirementsDomain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principlesDomain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 auditDomain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 auditDomain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 auditDomain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit programFor specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below: