ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are credentials for professionals needing to audit a Quality Management System (QMS) and, in case of the “ISO 9001 Lead Auditor" Certification, able to manage a team of auditors.The principal competencies and knowledge skills needed by the market are the ability to proficiently plan and perform audits compliant with the certification process of the ISO 9001:2008 standard and to master the audit techniques and to manage (or be part of) audit teams and audit program.

Who is this course for?

• All levels of management who are involved in implementing ISO 9001 QMS internal and external auditing.
• All levels of management, who plan, execute and follow up ISO 9001 QMS internal and external auditing.

Course Review

• An introduction and explanation of Quality terminologies.
• Philosophy and fundamental principles of ISO 9000 series.
• A brief review of the requirements of ISO 9001 standard.
• An explanation of audits, their purpose and planning and the way to approach perform and report an audit.
• Scheduling and planning of ISO 9001 QMS internal and external audits.
• Auditor’s responsibilities, personnel attributes and Auditor selection.
• Successful tools and techniques for ISO 9001 QMS auditing.
• Effective reporting & follow-up of ISO 9001 QMS auditing.

Benefits of the Course

• The aim of this course is to familiarize participants to the IRCA Lead Auditor Level.
• The course provides skills, knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of internal and external auditing of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• On successful completion of the course, the delegates will be capable of performing effective audits of companies’ Quality Management Systems, reporting the outcome and determine whether or not it meets the requirements of the ISO 9000 series.

Entry Requirements

• Auditor wanting to perform and lead a Quality Management System (QMS) audits as the responsible of an audit team
• Project manager or consultant wanting to master the Quality Management System audit process
• Person responsible for the quality management or conformity in an organization
• Member of the quality management team