ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Blended Training Course

The ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor course is a professional certification, which provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001:2015 in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.

This course, when successfully completed in the sequence shown below and, in its entirety is certified by the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA 17977-PR-328). In order to satisfy the CQI / IRCA requirements you must complete both the online eLearning and the face to face classroom training.

The online programme consists of 4 modules (each has 3 elements – 1) learning, 2) knowledge assessment, 3) self-evaluation). The self-evaluation will be reviewed by an SGS expert (within 1-2 working days). Once approved you will be granted access to start the next module.

Module 1 – The QMS process, principles and resources

Module 2 – The audit process, types and evidence

Module 3 – Preparing, developing and conducting an audit 

Module 4 – The audit findings, reporting and follow-up

Classroom based training and examination (3 Days) 

Full attendance of the 3-day face to face classroom training and a successful score of over 70% at the final examination must be achieved within 180 days of registering for the course.   

This course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA). CQI / IRCA Course Certification Number 17977-PR 328. SGS are accredited by CQI / IRCA.

OBJECTIVES

In this course you will learn how to:

• Understand the purpose of a QMS and how it should be effectively implemented so you know what to look for when you audit against an organisation’s QMS
• Use the QMS process, principles and allocate resources needed for the audit
• Conduct a stage 1 audit (document review) and plan for and conduct the stage 2 audit (process review) 
• Meet the training requirements for registration as a QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor in accordance with the CQI/IRCA 17977-PR-328 requirements

AUDIENCE

This course provides an opportunity for quality management professionals to update their skills on ISO 9001:2015 and gain a professional certification in auditing using both online interactive eLearning and classroom training in supportive surroundings.  

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

In order for learners to maximise their learning potential and successfully complete the course the following prior knowledge is recommended.

• Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
• Core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continual improvement
• Fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000):
• Requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions which may be gained by completing a CQI / IRCA certified QMS Foundation Training course or equivalent.