Introduction
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer eLearning training course is designed to enable attendants to implement a quality management system (QMS) based on the requirements of ISO 9001, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS.
Audience profile
- Project managers and consultants involved in quality management
- Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to information security requirements within an organization
- Members of a QMS implementation team
Pre-requisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, overall knowledge of ISO 9001, and the MS implementation principles. An understanding of ISO’s quality management principles may also facilitate the learning process.
Course objectives
- Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and the effective management of a QMS based on ISO 9001
- Interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 9001 in the
- specific context of an organization
- Understand the operation of a QMS and its processes based on ISO 9001
- Monitor and continually improve a QMS as per the needs and changes in an organization
eLearning experience
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer 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: Introduction to quality and QMS based on ISO 9001 |
| Section 4: Initiation of the QMS implementation |
| Section 5: Leadership and commitment |
| Section 6: Quality policy |
| Section 7: Roles, responsibilities and authorities |
| Section 8: Context of the organization |
| Section 9: QMS Scope |
| Section 10: Actions to address risks and opportunities |
| Section 11: Quality objectives |
| Section 12: Change management |
| Section 13: Resources |
| Section 14: Competence |
| Section 15: Awareness and communication opportunities |
| Section 16: Management of documented information |
| Section 17: Requirements for products and services |
| Section 18: Design and development of products and services |
| Section 19: Outsourcing |
| Section 20: Production and service provision |
| Section 21: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation |
| Section 22: Internal audit |
| Section 23: Management reviews |
| Section 24: Nonconformities and corrective actions |
| Section 25: Continual improvement |
| Section 26: Closing of the training course |
Associated certifications and exam
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 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 below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
ISMS project experience |
Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Implementer |
PECB Certified 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Implementer |
PECB Certified 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent |
Two years (One year in quality management) |
200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified 9001 Lead Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent |
Five years (Two years in quality management) |
300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer 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 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four
additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.
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General information
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- In addition to the eLearning course videos, participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 500 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the 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
