ISO Standards

ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System Foundation Course

This foundation course develops essential knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory quality management, testing competence, traceability, audits, accreditation, and reliable laboratory operations.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Intermediate
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Course Features

This ICTQual AB foundation course is structured to build essential understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management system requirements through expert-led training, practical learning activities, and mandatory assessment.

  • ICTQual AB certification-focused ISO/IEC 17025 foundation training
  • Based on laboratory management system requirements for testing and calibration laboratories
  • Covers 11 official study units from the ICTQual AB syllabus
  • Designed as a 5-day training programme
  • Includes theory, hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world application
  • Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

About This Course

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System Foundation Course provides learners with a structured introduction to ISO/IEC 17025, the internationally recognised standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It supports understanding of laboratory quality, competence, reliability, impartiality, and compliance.

  • Builds foundation-level understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory management systems

  • Supports competence in quality control, quality assurance, and reliable laboratory operations

  • Explains the role of measurement uncertainty, traceability, and testing procedures

  • Prepares learners to understand internal audits, management reviews, and external audits

  • Helps laboratories work toward accreditation and continual improvement

  • Provides a pathway to advanced ISO/IEC 17025 auditor, implementer, and specialist training

What You'll Learn

Learners will gain foundation-level knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and how they apply to laboratory management, quality assurance, technical competence, testing reliability, and accreditation readiness.

  • Understand the purpose, scope, components, and benefits of ISO/IEC 17025

  • Apply quality management principles to laboratory operations and continual improvement

  • Understand management responsibilities, communication, objectives, and risk mitigation

  • Recognise personnel, infrastructure, equipment, calibration, maintenance, and validation requirements

  • Understand laboratory process planning, documentation, recordkeeping, and traceability

  • Explain measurement uncertainty, sampling, testing, quality control, audits, proficiency testing, and accreditation processes

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for learners at all levels who want to build foundation-level knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management systems, including beginners and professionals involved in laboratory operations.

  • Laboratory technicians, analysts, and testing personnel

  • Quality control and quality assurance staff

  • Laboratory supervisors, coordinators, and managers

  • Research assistants and scientific support staff

  • Professionals involved in testing, calibration, inspection, or compliance

  • New learners seeking entry into laboratory management, quality, or accreditation roles

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System Foundation Course course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 Standard

1
Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 17025 and its significance in laboratory management
2
Identify the key components and requirements of the standard
3
Recognize the benefits of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for laboratories

Quality Management Principles

Management Requirements

Resource Requirements

Planning and Implementation of Laboratory Processes

Measurement Uncertainty and Traceability

Sampling and Testing Procedures

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

Accreditation Process and External Audits

Course Requirements

Entry requirements may vary by institution, but the ICTQual AB course is generally accessible to learners with basic education, English language ability, and an interest in laboratory quality and management systems.

  • A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is typically expected, while a scientific or technical background may be advantageous but is not mandatory

  • Learners should have English language proficiency, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and motivation to participate in course activities and assessment

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate understanding of course material and the learner’s ability to apply ISO/IEC 17025 concepts in practical situations.

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment of comprehension of course material

  • Evaluation of the ability to apply concepts in practical situations

  • Minimum passing score of 75% required

Progression

Successful completion of this foundation course supports further professional development in laboratory management, auditing, accreditation, quality assurance, and specialised ISO/IEC 17025-related roles.

  • Progress to ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor or related advanced certification programmes

  • Attend specialised training in measurement uncertainty, method validation, or proficiency testing

  • Pursue professional development courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences in laboratory management

  • Move toward laboratory quality, accreditation, consulting, advisory, leadership, research, and innovation roles

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Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelIntermediate
Course CategoryISO Standards
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