CERTIFIED ISO 9001 LEAD AUDITOR
Gain the Expertise to Lead Quality Audits Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
Course Schedule
| Venue (InHouse) | Fees |
|---|---|
| At Your Organization Premises | Ask For The Quotation |
Course Introduction
The Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course provides comprehensive training on planning, executing, reporting, and following up on audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018. Participants will gain the skills needed to lead internal and external audits as well as third-party certification audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in quality management systems.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, structure, and requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- Master the audit process as outlined in ISO 19011
- Plan, conduct, and report audits with professionalism and effectiveness
- Identify nonconformities, evaluate corrective actions, and promote improvements
- Lead an audit team and manage an audit program
Key Benefits of Attending
This course equips quality professionals and auditors with internationally recognized credentials to conduct ISO 9001 audits. It’s a key requirement for individuals pursuing careers as third-party auditors or compliance managers.
Intended Audience
- Quality Managers and QMS Consultants
- Internal and External Auditors
- Professionals seeking certification as Lead Auditors
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Officers
- Individuals aiming to conduct supplier or third-party audits
Individual Benefits
- Earn the globally recognized ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certificate
- Increase career opportunities in auditing and compliance
- Gain in-depth understanding of ISO 9001:2015
- Learn how to manage real audit processes confidently
Organization Benefits
- Strengthen internal auditing and quality compliance capability
- Improve supplier and vendor evaluation processes
- Prepare for certification and surveillance audits
- Foster continuous improvement across operations
Instructional Methdology
- Real-world case studies and audit role-plays
- Practical exercises and audit documentation practice
- Clause-by-clause breakdown of ISO 9001:2015
- Group activities, mock audits, and final examination
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: QMS Concepts & ISO 9001:2015 Overview
- Module 1: Introduction to Quality Management & ISO 9001 Evolution (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Key Terms, Structure, and Benefits of ISO 9001:2015 (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Clause-by-Clause Review (Part 1): Clauses 4 & 5 (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Clause-by-Clause Review (Part 2): Clauses 6 & 7 (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Clause Review & Audit Fundamentals
- Module 1: Clause-by-Clause Review (Part 3): Clause 8 – Operations (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Clause-by-Clause Review (Part 4): Clauses 9 & 10 (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Introduction to Auditing & ISO 19011 Guidelines (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Auditor Responsibilities, Ethics, and Principles (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Planning the Audit
- Module 1: Audit Planning and Preparation (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Developing Checklists and Audit Tools (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Opening Meetings and Communication Techniques (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Practice: Audit Program Design (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Conducting the Audit
- Module 1: Evidence Collection and Interviewing Skills (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Identifying Nonconformities and Writing Findings (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Audit Reporting and Corrective Action Request (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Conducting Closing Meetings & Role-Play (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Competency, Certification, and Exam
- Module 1: Auditor Competence and Continuous Improvement (07:30 – 09:30)
- Module 2: Managing the Audit Lifecycle (09:45 – 11:15)
- Module 3: Final Mock Audit & Group Presentation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Lead Auditor Certification Exam & Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants will receive the Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certificate upon passing the final exam and full participation. The course follows ISO 19011 and ISO 9001:2015 standards and qualifies attendees to lead internal, external, or certification audits.