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 IAS 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.
Learning objectives:By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
Audience:The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
Prerequisites:
The course begins with an overview of the course objectives and structure, followed by an introduction to standards and relevant regulatory frameworks. The certification process is explained to clarify expectations.
Participants explore the fundamental concepts and principles of quality management and gain a structured understanding of a Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001.
Day two focuses on fundamental audit concepts and principles. Participants learn about audit approaches based on evidence and risk.
The initiation of the audit process is explored, including planning activities and conducting a Stage 1 audit.
Preparation for the Stage 2 on-site audit is examined to ensure readiness for practical audit execution.
This day is dedicated to Stage 2 audit activities. Participants learn how to conduct on-site audit procedures, manage communication during the audit and ensure professional interaction with auditees.
The session covers audit procedures, creating audit test plans and drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports in a clear and structured manner.
Participants learn how to document audit results and conduct quality reviews of audit findings.
The formal closing of the audit is addressed, including presenting findings and evaluating action plans proposed by the auditee.
The session also explores activities beyond the initial audit, including surveillance audits and continual evaluation.
Managing an internal audit programme is covered, along with competence requirements and professional evaluation of auditors.
The training concludes with a structured closing session.
The final day is dedicated to exam preparation and completion of the official certification examination in accordance with certification body requirements.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for 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 ISO/IEC 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
Exam
The exam is will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses
For Virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera. More information about the exam rules will be send fromPECB.
Test details:
As the exam is an Multiple Choice, candidates are authorized to use:
Examination rules and policies
Results will be communicated by email in a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after taking the exam. The results will not include the exact grade of the candidate, only a mention of pass or fail.
Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified scheme which is explained in the course description.
In the case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains in which the candidate had failed to provide guidance for exams’ retake preparation.
Candidates, who disagree with the exam results, may file a complaint by writing to examination@pecb.com or through PECB ticketing system.
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. However, there are some limitations in terms of allowed time-frame in between exam retakes, such as:
After the fourth attempt, a waiting period of 12 months from the last session date is required, in order for candidate to sit again for the same exam. Regular fee applies.
For the candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, PECB recommends to attend an official training in order to be better prepared for the exam.
To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), the candidate needs to contact Glasspaper.
Duration: 5 days
Price: 29 900 NOK
Language: English
Format: Open course and corporate training
Hva lærer jeg på dette kurset?
Du lærer hvordan du planlegger, gjennomfører og rapporterer revisjoner av et kvalitetsstyringssystem i tråd med ISO 9001.
Hva kreves for å delta?
Det anbefales at du har god kjennskap til ISO 9001 og kvalitetsstyringsprinsipper før deltakelse.
Hvordan gjennomføres eksamen?
Eksamen gjennomføres enten fysisk på kursstedet eller online med voucher og online eksamensvakt.
Hva skjer hvis jeg ikke består første eksamen?
Du får vanligvis ett nytt eksamensforsøk som gjennomføres online.
Får jeg ekstra tid på eksamen?
Ja, ekstra tid kan gis dersom engelsk ikke er ditt morsmål, i tråd med sertifiseringsreglene.
Får jeg ISO-standaren?
Nei, men du får tilgang til en lånestandar som du kan bruke under kurset og eksamen.
Hvilken sertifisering får jeg?
Etter bestått eksamen kan du søke om PECB Certified ISO/IEC 9001 Provisional Auditor - sertifisering. For å få full sertifisering kan det også stilles krav til dokumentert arbeidserfaring. Sjekk tabellen under sertifisering for mer informasjon.
Hva er forskjellen på Lead Implementer og Lead Auditor?
Lead Implementer fokuserer på å etablere og forbedre et QMS, mens Lead Auditor fokuserer på å evaluere og revidere systemet.
Er dette kurset relevant for ledere?
Ja, kurset er relevant for ledere, kvalitetsansvarlige og fagpersoner som har ansvar for revisjon og kvalitetssikring.
Kan jeg ta dette kurset som e-læring eller selvstudium?
Ja, dette kurset tilbys også som e-læring. Påmelding kan registreres på høyre side.
