Introduction
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is designed to enable attendants to audit a quality management system (QMS) based on the requirements of ISO 9001.
Audience profile
- Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits
- Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
Pre-requisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course objectives
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
- Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 9001 audit program
eLearning experience
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor 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: Overview of ISO, management systems, and ISO 9000 family |
| Section 3: Certification process |
| Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of Quality management |
| Section 5: ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS – Clauses 4 to 10 |
| Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles |
| Section 7: The impact of trends and technology in auditing |
| Section 8: Evidence-based auditing |
| Section 9: Risk-based auditing |
| Section 10: Initiation of the audit process |
| Section 11: Stage 1 audit |
| Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit |
| Section 13: Stage 2 audit |
| Section 14: Communication during the audit |
| Section 15: Audit procedures |
| Section 16: Creating audit test plans |
| Section 17: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports |
| Section 18: Audit documentation and quality review |
| Section 19: Closing of the audit |
| Section 20: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor |
| Section 21: Beyond the initial audit |
| Section 22: Managing an internal audit program |
| Section 23: Closing of the training course |
Associated certifications and exam
The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
- Domain 2: Initiation of a QMS implementation
- Domain 3: Planning of a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001
- Domain 4: Implementing a QMS based on ISO 9001
- Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
- Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit
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. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
|
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS audit/assessment experience |
Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001
Provisional Auditor
|
PECB Certified ISO 9001
Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001
Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001
Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
|
Two years (One year in quality management) |
200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001
Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001
Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
|
Five years (Two years in quality management) |
300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001
Senior Lead Auditor
|
PECB Certified ISO 9001
Lead Auditor exam or equivalent |
Ten years (Seven years in quality management) |
1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
General information:
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course
- In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free
