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IEMSAThis training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to assess/report on the conformance and effective implementation of an environmental management system.  The purpose of this training is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to perform internal audits on ISO 14001 environmental management system plus to contribute to the continual improvement.

MDIA Please see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Internal Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply. This course has been prepared by the medical device specialists of SGS and the content approved by SGS United Kingdom Ltd. SGS United Kingdom Limited is approved as Notified Body 0120, a CMDCAS Recognised Registrar, UKAS accredited certification body 005, under the FDA Approved Persons Program and is recognised by many other regulatory authorities including those in Australia and Taiwan. Other medical device approvals in the SGS group include SGS Japan Inc as a JPAL Registered Certification Body and SGS Hong Kong Ltd recognised by the Hong Kong Medical Device Control Office.

MDLACPlease see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second (including supplier) and third party audits of quality management systems against ISO 13485:2016, in accordance with ISO 19011.

MDLACPlease see the ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second (including supplier) and third party audits of quality management systems against ISO 13485:2016, in accordance with ISO 19011.

This intensive course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the ISO 13485:2016 standard, focusing on the requirements for a medical device quality management system and the skills needed to lead audit teams effectively. The course combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with practical auditing exercises, role-playing, and group discussions to ensure participants are well-equipped to conduct and lead internal and external audits.SGS North America is certified by Exemplar Global as a training provider. Participants who successfully complete this course and achieve Competency through the course exam will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following Exemplar Global knowledge competency unit:MD - Medical Devices Quality Management SystemsAU – Auditing Management SystemsTL – Leading Management Systems Audit TeamsImportant Notes:We recommend that you turn your camera on during the course to enhance engagement and participation.For the course exam, all learners are required to keep their camera on for the entire duration of the exam.Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or work badge) to class for identity verification purposes prior to the exam.Enrollment and attendance in this course indicate participant agreement for SGS Academy NAM to share enrollment information (e.g., participant name, email address, Competency Units attempted, TPECS examination results, etc.) with Exemplar Global. This information will not be shared with any third party (e.g., employer) without the participant’s written consent, unless required by law.

The course introduces the main elements of sustainable procurement. Including the benefits and challenges for an organisation wanting to implement a Sustainable Procurement programme. 

IATF-FTC Please see the Introduction to IATF 16949:2016 - Module 1 Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply. This course is designed to provide delegates with an awareness of the IATF 16949 Standard, the history of automotive quality Standards and the rules for certification. The training will also focus on Customer Specific Requirements and the Automotive Process Approach. It is recommended that delegates have knowledge of quality management systems prior to attending (e.g. ISO 9001). An overview of this training is also available as an eLearning module. See page 5 for details.

This course provides an overview of what is required implement Sustainable Procurement into organisational practices

IMSIA The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of a management system based on the requirements ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 (or equivalent), and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011. At the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the principles and mechanisms for the integration of Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems. Appreciate the importance of the legislative and regulatory requirements for the business in structuring an integrated approach. Prepare, implement, report an internal audit of an integrated management system. Contribute to the development, improvement and integration of their organisation’s management system

IATFTPlease see the IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Transition course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.This course is designed for delegates who have a working knowledge of quality systems within the automotive sector. The purpose of this course is to equip participants with an understanding of the new automotive Quality Management system IATF 16949:2016. This programme should be useful as an introduction for anyone involved in the  development, implementation, auditing and/or management of an organization’s quality management system to IATF 16949:2016. This course is aligned with other SGS Training Product offerings to support IATF 16949:2016 and is delivered by a competent tutor meeting the IATF 7.2.3 regulations.COURSE CONTENT • Interpretation and awareness of IATF 16949:2016; • Provide evidence to demonstrate qualification of internal auditors (7.2.3); • Provide evidence to demonstrate qualification of second party auditors (7.2.4); • Understand process for supplier quality management control (8.4.2.3); • Give guidance on implementation of changes prior to Oct 2017.COURSE COMPLETION Learners will need to attend 100% of the course and pass the test to successfully complete the course.

IATFIA Please see the IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditing - Module 2 Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply. This course is designed to provide delegates with a detailed understanding of the IATF Clauses and requirements in order to undertake internal audits. Participants are required to have an understanding of the Process Approach and PDCA cycle in management systems Standards prior to attending this training. This can be achieved by attending Module 1 – Introduction to IATF 16949.