Certified QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 Training Course
Why Choose This Course?
This training course is designed for professionals who want to develop the necessary skills to audit a Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015. It provides a globally recognized qualification and helps participants gain essential auditing expertise, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within organizations.
By attending this course, you can be confident that:
- It covers key knowledge and skills required to become a competent management systems auditor.
- It is taught by experienced auditors and trainers with extensive industry knowledge.
- The learning approach is interactive and practical, focusing on real-world applications.
- Class sizes are limited to enhance participation and optimize learning.
- The course is regularly assessed to meet high technical and training standards.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, successful participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
Knowledge
- Explain the purpose of a Quality Management System, the importance of quality standards, and the benefits of third-party certification.
- Describe the responsibilities of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on a QMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021.
Skills
- Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an audit of a Quality Management System to assess conformity with ISO 9001:2015.
Course Format
Course Program
- The course is structured into sessions, with two sessions before lunch and two after.
- Each session includes a mix of theory, exercises, and discussions.
- Exercises contribute to continuous assessment, with individual scores based on overall performance.
- A mock audit (role play) is conducted on Days 4 & 5 to demonstrate practical application of skills learned.
- Sufficient reading time is allocated to ensure a thorough understanding of course materials.
Course Style
- The course is interactive, with active participation encouraged.
- Delivery includes lectures, presentations, and real-world case studies.
- Practical exercises are used to reinforce learning.
- A live audit or role-play scenario will take place on Day 4 to allow delegates to apply their skills.
Expected Prior Knowledge
Before starting this course, participants should have an understanding of:
Management Systems
- The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
- The core elements of a management system, including leadership responsibility, policy setting, planning, implementation, monitoring, review, and continuous improvement
Quality Management
- The fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (ISO 9000):
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Engagement of people
- Process approach
- Improvement
- Evidence-based decision making
- Relationship management
- The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
ISO 9001
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and commonly used quality management terms, as defined in ISO 9000
- Completion of a QMS Foundation Training Course or equivalent experience is recommended
Course Highlights
- Training is conducted by highly experienced and qualified Lead Auditors
- Committed batches are never canceled
- Classroom Training: 5 days
- Virtual Training: 6 days
- Timings: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Exam
- Format: Open Book – Online Exam
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 55 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 27
- Assessments Yes
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