ISO 9001:2015 QMS (Quality Management System) Lead Auditor
Gain the expertise to lead Quality Management System audits with this ICTQual AB accredited course. Master ISO 9001:2015 standards, audit planning, and reporting to drive organizational excellence and global compliance.
Course Features
This comprehensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to lead first, second, and third-party audits. The course combines interactive learning with real-world scenarios to ensure mastery of the ISO 9001 standard.
- Expert-led training sessions
- Real-world audit scenarios
- Global certification value
- Comprehensive study guides
- Interactive workshop tasks
- Practical skill assessment
About This Course
The ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor course is an intensive training program designed for professionals seeking to establish themselves as leaders in quality management. It provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of effective auditing in accordance with ISO 19011. Students will explore the full audit lifecycle, from initiation to closing, ensuring they can verify that a management system conforms to standard requirements.
Through a blend of lectures, workshops, and role-playing exercises, participants will develop the confidence to manage audit teams and communicate findings effectively. This course satisfies the training requirements for those wishing to register as a Lead Auditor with relevant professional bodies. It focuses heavily on the Process Approach and Risk-Based Thinking, which are central to the ISO 9001:2015 framework.
Key Points:
Understanding the ISO 9001 standard framework
Planning effective quality management audits
Leading audit teams through complex reviews
Reporting audit findings with great clarity
Ensuring compliance with global regulations
Enhancing organizational quality processes
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain a thorough command of the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and the skills to assess them. By the end of the course, learners will be able to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an audit, ensuring organizations meet the rigorous standards of ISO 9001:2015.
Learning Outcomes:
Master the ISO 9001:2015 principles
Plan third-party quality QMS audits
Lead closing meetings professionally
Evaluate quality management systems
Identify gaps in compliance quickly
Write comprehensive audit reports
Conduct follow-up audit activities
Apply risk-based thinking methods
Understand the PDCA cycle clearly
Manage auditor team communication
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals who are responsible for leading audits or managing quality systems within their organizations. It is also essential for those looking to build a career as an external auditor or consultant.
Quality Assurance Managers
Aspiring QMS Lead Auditors
Internal Quality Auditors
Management Representatives
ISO 9001 Implementers Team
Quality Consultants Experts
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ISO 9001:2015 QMS (Quality Management System) Lead Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Auditing Principles and Preparation
Unit 3: Audit Planning and Initiation
Unit 4: Conducting the Audit
Unit 5: Reporting and Follow-Up
Course Requirements
To ensure a successful learning experience, delegates are expected to have some prior knowledge before attending this advanced-level course.
Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements
Understanding of quality management terms
Previous experience in internal auditing
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through a mix of continuous evaluation during the course and a final examination to verify competence.
Continuous evaluation of skills
Written examination at the end
Practical role-play scenarios
Daily active class attendance
Progression
Successful completion of this course opens doors to high-level career opportunities in quality management and third-party auditing.
Register as IRCA Lead Auditor
Pursue Consultancy Career Path
Advance to Senior Quality Role
Lead Corporate Audit Programs
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