ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

 

Why 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 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

By 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 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

 

What is included in PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course material

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

 

PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam Format

Exam Type: Multiple Choice & Open Book

Number of Exam Questions: 80

Exam Duration in Hours: 3

 

Prerequisites

The 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 agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

• Please 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

 

1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses?

All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.A&T.com to check availability.

 

In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by A&T, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity.

 

All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. A&T keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch.

 

2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format?

All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from PECB KATE app. Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution.

 

3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling?

Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. A&T offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide.

 

4. What payment methods do you accept? Are Bank Transfer transactions supported?

We accept payments by credit card and bank transfers in multiple currencies worldwide.

 

Read A&T PECB FAQs for more information.

1. What is the difference between Self Study, eLearning and live online classes in terms of content delivery and interaction for PECB Courses?

All PECB E-learning has videos developed by PECB North America, trainers along with PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. Not all courses are available in e-learning format, please visit www.A&T.com to check availability.

 

In all PECB Self Study Courses, enrolled by A&T, gives candidates PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam with 1 year validity.

 

All PECB Live online course have delivery of training using Zoom or MS Teams, in interactive session by PECB approved trainers. Enrolled candidates also have PDF courseware + 2 attempts at PECB Exam. A&T keeps all virtual live online training batches of small size ( 1 to 5 )  candidates, unless it is a private corporate batch.

 

2. Will the course material be provided as part of the program? If yes, could you specify whether it will be in digital or physical format?

All Enrolled candidates give get access to courseware from PECB KATE app. Currently PECB does allows candidates to download PDF courseware. PECB reserves the right to change the delivery to courseware format to only online digital format, to avoid un-authorized distribution.

 

3. What are the timings for the PECB live online training sessions, and is there any flexibility in scheduling?

Yes, you can select your preferred dates and preferences of time zone. A&T offers multiple batches of PECB live online trainings in different time zones, worldwide.

 

4. What payment methods do you accept? Are Bank Transfer transactions supported?

We accept payments by credit card and bank transfers in multiple currencies worldwide.

 

Read A&T PECB FAQs for more information.