Introduction
The ISO 9001 Foundation eLearning training course focuses on the concepts of quality and quality management, and provides an overall explanation of ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system (QMS).
Audience profile
- Managers and consultants seeking to know more about quality management
- Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
- Individuals engaged in or responsible for quality management activities in their organization
- Individuals wishing to pursue a career in quality management
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course objectives
- Describe the quality management concepts, principles, and definitions
- Explain the main ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system
- Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 9001Explain the main ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements for an information security management system (ISMS)
eLearning experience
The ISO 9001 Foundation eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account.
In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and correction key files will also be available).
Additionally, quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.
- Take the training course
- Access the materials on KATE
- Take the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams
The eLearning training courses are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners with different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session.
Course content
| Section 1: Training course objectives and structure |
| Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks |
| Section 3: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management |
| Section 4: Context of the organization |
| Section 5: Leadership |
| Section 6: Planning |
| Section 7: Support for the QMS |
| Section 8: Operation |
| Section 9: Performance evaluation |
| Section 10: Improvement |
| Section 11: Closing of the training |
Associated certifications and exam
The “PECB ISO 9001 Foundation” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management and a QMS based on ISO 9001
- Domain 2: ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system – Clauses 4 to 10
Certificate requirements
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
| Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
QMS project experience |
Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in
ISO 9001 Foundation |
PECB ISO 9001 Foundation exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General information:
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- PECB will provide over 200 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
- In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.
