ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course Content

 

Be a certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor. This ISO 21001-certified, fully online course equips you with auditing skills, ISO 45001 knowledge, and practical experience through realistic audit scenarios, enabling you, as an Audit Team Leader, to plan, conduct, and manage certification audits effectively.

 

Key Features:

 

• Training facilitated by a training provider that holds internationally recognized certifications: ISO 21001 (Educational Organizational Management System), ISO 29993 (Learning Services outside formal Education), and ISO 29994 (Learning Services – additional requirements for Distance Learning).

  These certifications were issued by the Business Quality Assurance International (BQAI) Ltd., an Accredited Certification Body with the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB).

  Recognized by educational institutions, government agencies, accrediting bodies, international organizations, employers, and certification bodies worldwide, these certify that the web-based training you get from deGRANDSON is high-quality and globally-aligned

• An ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certificate is awarded upon passing the certification exam that comes after the completion of the course
• The certificate issued by the provider is immediately available online, with a QR code you can share on your professional profile for credential verification.
• Lessons range from 15 minutes to 1 hour (typically 20–30 minutes) to cover each topic in appropriate depth
• Includes quizzes for knowledge checks, scenario-based exercises to practice real audit situations, and a comprehensive open-book certification exam
• Scenario exercises include dialogue-based audit situations to reflect real-world audit interactions
• 24/7 live-chat learner support included
• Course materials include a learner manual, a copy of the standard, and sample audit forms and documents
• Full-audio narration and closed captions included for accessibility
• Delivered entirely through a secure browser-based platform, no software download required
• Compatible across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Full resume functionality allows learners to pause and continue lessons at the exact point they left off, even on a different device
• Features real-time interactive content in a secure online environment
• Offers an option to progress to the Consultant course to expand your credentials after successfully completing the Lead Auditor course
• Examination and certificate fees are already included in the course price. No taxes or other costs added.
• Payment accepted via PayPal or Stripe
• Option to pay in 4 monthly installments available
  

 

Who should take this course?

This course is suitable for professionals who are responsible for, or intend to be involved in:

• Conducting or leading ISO 45001 certification audits
• Performing audits on behalf of certification bodies or accreditation boards
• Providing consultancy support for OH&S management systems
• Designing, implementing, or maintaining an OH&S Management System (OHSMS)
• Managing audit programmes or acting as a management representative for OH&S
• Advancing their professional scope into lead auditor–level responsibilities

 

Where do ISO 45001 Lead Auditors Commonly Work at?

ISO 45001 Lead Auditors are sought after in industries where workplace health and safety risks are significant and where structured safety management systems are required either by regulation, certification standards, or client expectations. Below are some examples.

• Manufacturing & Industrial Production

• Construction & Engineering

• Oil, Gas & Energy

• Mining & Extraction

• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

• Transportation & Logistics

• Utilities & Infrastructure

• Chemicals & Hazardous Materials

• Public & Government Agencies

• Large Service & Corporate Organizations

 

What will I learn from this course?

This comprehensive course is divided into four structured modules, covering auditing skills, standard knowledge, and practical application through realistic audit scenarios.

• Module 0: Introduction and background to the Standard and to auditing.
• Module 1: Auditing Skills based on the auditing standard ISO 19011

• Auditing Skills
• Terms and definitions
• Principles of auditing
• Auditor skills
• Managing an audit programme
• Audit Team Leadership
• Overview of Audit activities
• Audit activities – Step 1
• Audit activities – Step 2
• Audit activities – Step 3 (2 modules)
• Audit activities – Step 4
• Audit activities – Step 5
• Audit Activities – Step 6
• FAQs about Auditing
• Online Module Examination

• Module 2: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 45001:2018, OH&S management systems – Requirements
• Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
• Terms & Definitions – ISO 45001
• Fundamentals of OH&S Management Systems
• Some Key aspects of OHSMS Auditing
• Structure & content of ISO 45001:2018
• Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Part 4: Context of the organisation
• Part 5: Leadership
• Part 6: Planning for the Environmental Management System (2 modules)
• Part 7: Support (2 modules)
• Part 8: Operation
• Part 9: Performance evaluation
• Part 10: Improvement
• Advanced aspects of OHSMS Auditing (3 modules)
• FAQs about the Standard
• Online Module Examination

 

• Module 3: Practice with Scenarios, based on actual audits and includes advice on dealing with awkward situations and individuals.

• Internal Auditor scenarios

• Lead Implementer scenarios focused on system implementation perspectives

• Lead Auditor scenarios focused on audit leadership and decision-making

• FAQs about the Auditing Experience
• Online Final Examination

 

What course materials will be included?

 

The course materials for this ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course include:

• Diagram: Auditor Certification Process
• Diagram: 6-Stage Audit Process
• Sample Code of Ethics
• Management of an Audit Programme
• Audit Plan example
• Audit Work Order example
• Nonconformity Report example
• Working Document & Checklist example
• Sample OH&S Hazard Identification Checklist
• OH&S Risk Assessment Tools and Methodologies
• Handbook: Learner Manual

 

How is the course delivered?

 

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS) and provided by Inquisiq.

All Lessons have full resume and scaling capabilities. You can start a lesson on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device and resume it seamlessly on another device.

 

Are there any prequalifications required to enroll in the course?

 

There are no mandatory prerequisite requirements to enroll in this ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course.

However, it is recommended that learners have:

• A secondary school qualification (e.g. High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, or equivalent), and

• Approximately 5 years of work experience, including 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

No evidence of qualifications or experience is required for enrollment. Learners who do not meet the recommended background may find the course more challenging due to its technical depth and applied auditing focus.