ISO 13485:2016 Transition Training Course
Need to undertake an ISO 13485 2016 Migration?
Transitioning to ISO 13485:2016 is a challenge that Quality Managers and others responsible for their organization’s Medical Device Management System (MDMS) will face shortly. When you’re ready to make the change, this ISO 1345 transition training course will take you step-by-step through the transition process and enable your organization to meet all of the requirements of ISO 13485:2016. In addition, this program will provide you personally with Lead Implementer & Auditor Certification.
What will I learn from this ISO 13485 Transition Course?
This Course is divided into two Modules:
- Module 1: Introduction and background to the Standard and auditing.
- Module 2: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 13485:2016, Medical Devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes
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- Introduction to ISO 13485:2016
- EU, UK, USA Regulations & MDSAP
- Developing & Implementing a QMS
- Terms & Definitions – ISO 13485:2016
- Some Key aspects of QMS Auditing
- Fundamentals of Medical Device Management Systems
- MDMS Implementation and Certification to ISO 13485:2016 – the 33 Steps (3 lessons)
- Initiation
- Planning
- Implementation
- Securing Certification
- Structure & content of ISO 13485:2016
- Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Part 4: Quality Management System Requirements
- Part 5: Management Responsibility
- Part 6: Resources
- Part 7: Product Realisation (3 lessons)
- Part 8: Measurement, Analysis & Improvement (2 lessons)
- Annexes ZA & ZB (Amendment 11 Annexes)
- Advanced aspects of QMS Auditing
- FAQs about the Standard
- Online Course Examination
- Module 3: Practice with Scenarios, based on actual audits and includes advice on dealing with awkward situations and individuals.
- Audit Scenarios – Internal Auditor
- More Audit Scenarios – Lead Implementers
- FAQs about the Auditing Experience
- Online Final Examination
Who should enroll in this ISO 13485 Transition Training?
This ISO 13485 Transition Training Course is intended for:
- Senior quality managers
- Quality professionals and consultants
- Regulatory professionals
- Compliance professionals
- Project managers
- Design engineers
- Software engineers
- Process owners
- Quality engineers
- Quality auditors
Key Features:
- Course is accredited to ISO 21001, the standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems
- An ISO 13485 Consultant and Lead Auditor certification is awarded upon passing the certification exam
- Certificate is immediately available online after the successful passing of the exam
- Certificate comes with a shareable QR code for instant verification of credentials
- Lessons range from 15 minutes to 1 hour, typically 20–30 minutes, ensuring that each topic is covered in suitable detail
- Course includes practice with scenarios that include dialogues
- Course includes 24/7 Live-chat Learner Support
- Course includes a learner manual, a copy of the standard, and samples of relevant forms and other documents
- Course comes with full-audio narration and Closed Captions for accessibility
- Courses are hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Course comes with quizzes, practice with scenarios, and open-book certification exam
- Course is hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Features cross-device compatibility (courses can be taken on any desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Offers full-resume feature (end a session mid-lesson and continue exactly where you left off, even from a different device)
- Features real-time interactive content in a secure web-based environment
- Offers a clear learning path (once you’ve completed the internal auditor course, you have the option to progress to the lead auditor, up to the consultant and lead auditor course.
- Examination and certificate fee are already included in the course fee
- Payable via PayPal or Stripe using any credit or debit cards
- Option to pay in 4 monthly installments available
Enrollment and Registration Process
To enroll in a deGRANDSON’s ISO auditor course, you would need to go through the following steps:
- Select desired course
- Complete check out proces
- Wait for Payment Confirmation email
- Check your email for the enrollment instructions
- Complete the sign up process
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About the Course Author

Dr John FitzGerald graduated with a 1st class honours degree in chemistry and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry. He worked for 15 years in the manufacturing industry, then as a trainer and consultant in the UK and Ireland before founding deGRANDSON Global in 2009.
He serves as the company Director and course developer while occasionally working as a Lead Auditor on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 55001 audits for an accredited certification body (CAB).
How is this ISO 13485 Transition Course delivered?
The Program is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS) at www.degrandson.inquisiqLMS.com. All Lessons have a full resume and scaling capabilities. This means, for example, you can…
- Start a Lesson at work on your Work Station running on Windows 10,
- Continue the Lesson on the train home on your iPad running on iOS 11 and,
- Complete the Lesson at home on your Notebook PC running on Windows 8.1
Are there any prequalifications to enroll in this ISO 13485 Transition Course?
The minimum of a Secondary School Certificate (such as a High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, or similar National Vocational Qualification) combined with 5 years’ work experience is recommended. You do not have to provide us with any evidence of your qualifications and experience. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can expect to struggle with the Program.
Examination and Certification Process
- Finish the ISO 13485 Transition Training Course
- Take the certification exam (the exam is free of charge)
- Pass the certification exam (you have two attempts to pass it)
- Retake the certification exam if necessary
- Receive your certificate in your email within 5 minutes after you’ve successfully completed the certification exam
About your ISO 13485 Lead Implementer Certification
After successfully passing the certification exam, you will receive your ISO Lead Implementer certificate, providing formal recognition of your achievement.
It comes with features designed to enhance its credibility and make it easier to verify and share your qualification with employers, clients, and your professional network.
These include:
- Your full name
- The type of certificate that was awarded to you
- The issuer of the certificate (deGRANDSON Global)
- Your credential ID number
- The credential signatory (Dr John FitzGerald, Founder and CEO, deGRANDSON Global)
- The date the credential was issued
- A QR code that links to a page where you can share your credential on your social media profiles
About deGRANDSON’s Certification
deGRANDSON’s ISO auditor, implementer, and consultant courses are certified to internationally recognized standards, including ISO 21001:2018 for educational organization management, ISO 29993:2017 for learning services outside formal education, and ISO 29994:2021 for distance learning requirements.
These certifications ensure that the courses are designed, delivered, and assessed according to globally accepted practices for both traditional and online learning environments.
The ISO 21001 certification is issued by Business Quality Assurance International (BQAI), which is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB), a member of international accreditation agreements that support global recognition.
Because of this learners benefit from enhanced credibility with employers and certification bodies, consistent and high-quality course delivery, and greater confidence in the effectiveness and reliability of online learning.
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