PECB CourseQuality & ManagementAdvancedISO 9001ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Lead audits of ISO 9001 quality management systems with professional audit competence.
Course Description
This advanced course develops the competencies to lead quality management system audits based on ISO 9001. Master audit planning, evidence evaluation, and nonconformity identification while applying ISO 19011 guidelines to assess QMS effectiveness and conformity.
Who Should Attend
- Quality auditors and audit team leaders
- Internal and external auditors
- Quality managers preparing for certification audits
- Certification body auditors
Learning Objectives
- 1Plan and lead ISO 9001 QMS audits
- 2Evaluate QMS processes against ISO 9001 requirements
- 3Apply ISO 19011 audit guidelines effectively
- 4Document audit findings and produce professional reports
- 5Manage audit teams and follow-up activities
Prerequisites
- Fundamental understanding of ISO 9001
- Knowledge of audit principles and processes
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and QMS Audit Principles
ISO 9001 requirements recap; quality management principles; ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems; audit principles (integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based approach); audit program management.
Day 2: Audit Planning and Preparation
Defining audit scope and objectives; audit planning and resource allocation; document review and process analysis; developing audit checklists; sampling techniques for QMS audits; audit team roles and responsibilities.
Day 3: Conducting the QMS Audit
Opening meeting facilitation; audit techniques (interviewing, observing, reviewing records); process-based auditing methodology; evidence gathering and evaluation; identifying conformities and nonconformities; audit note documentation.
Day 4: Audit Reporting, Follow-Up, and Closing
Classifying audit findings (major/minor nonconformities, observations, opportunities for improvement); preparing the audit report; conducting the closing meeting; corrective action evaluation; audit follow-up and surveillance planning.
Day 5: Audit Team Leadership and Certification Exam
Leading and managing audit teams; auditor competence evaluation; managing difficult audit situations; first-party, second-party, and third-party audits; certification audit process; and the Lead Auditor certification exam.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (80 questions), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Issued by PECB
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