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

The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform third party audits of a Quality Management System against ISO 9001:2015 and in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021

40 hours Virtual Class English Identifier: 102514253
ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

Course Overview

What you'll learn

What will you learn on our ISO 9001 lead auditor course?

On completion of the training you will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of a quality management system and explain the principles of quality management
  • Explain the purpose, content and interrelationship of the ISO 9000 family of standards
  • Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 in the context of an audit
  • Plan and conduct an audit and report on the audit in a manner that adds value to the organization
  • Meet the training requirements for registration as a QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor with the IRCA

Who This Course Is For

This course provides an opportunity for quality management professionals to update their skills in interactive and supportive surroundings.
 Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.

About this course

This training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001  requirements. The principles of ISO 9001 set out an explicit management system to audit, examine and continually improve systems for a QMS.

IRCA Accreditation

This course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA).  CQI and IRCA Course Number 17977 - PR 328.

This course consists of 11 VILT sessions and the final examination.

Prior Knowledge Requirements

  1. Management systems
  • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
  • The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continual improvement
  1. Quality management

The fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000):

  • Customer focus
  • Leadership
  • Engagement of people
  • Process approach
  • Improvement
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Relationship management
  • The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.
  1. ISO 9001

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9001, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified QMS Foundation Training course or the equivalent.

Trusted ISO 9001 lead auditor training from a leading course provider

Our courses are delivered by tutors who are quality management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.

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