ISO 9001:2015 Lead Implementer Course Content

If you want to be a QMS Consultant or if you wish to develop and implement a Quality Management System (QMS), this ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Course is ideal.  It will be especially beneficial to …

1. Newcomers to QMS:  You don’t need to be an expert. You’ll be taken on a practical journey from getting started to Certification.
2. ISO 9001 Consultants: Gives you the methodology on how to implement QMS Projects faster and easier than ever before.
3. Experienced Quality Management Professionals: Understand the impact of the revised Standard in maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, the many instances where documentation may be required, and best practice in maintaining a QMS.

The course provides you with the Auditing Skills, the Knowledge of the Standard, and the practical application of that knowledge with Audit Scenarios to enable you, as Audit Programme Manager, to undertake and manage Internal Audits for your Organisation.

NOTE: Our ISO 9001 Migration Training Course is no longer available as the Transition to the 2015 Standard from ISO 9001:2008 ended in September 2018.

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 certifications certify that the web-based training you get from deGRANDSON is high-quality and globally-aligned

• An ISO 27001 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 ISO 9001 2015 Lead Implementer Course?

The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Certification course is intended for those who:

• need to develop and implement a quality management system for their organization,
• wish to consult in the development and implementation of quality management systems,
• are required to perform internal audits within your organization,
• are required to perform supplier audits,
• wish to improve your career prospects, and
• wish to understand the processes of conducting internal audit or external audits.
• It is also recommended for management involved in the audit process.

What does this ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Course cover?

This comprehensive ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Certification course covers all aspects of ISO Auditing is divided into four Modules:

• Module 0: Introduction and background to the Standard and auditing.
• Module 1: Auditing Skills to Lead Auditor Level and based on the auditing standard ISO 19011:2018
• 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 lessons)
• 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 9001:2015, Quality management systems – Requirements
• Introduction to ISO 9001:2015
  Developing & Implementing a QMS
• Terms & Definitions – ISO 9001:2015 Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
• QMS Implementation and Certification to ISO 9001:2015 – the 33 Steps (3 modules)
• Initiation
• Planning
• Implementation
• Securing Certification
• Some Key aspects of QMS Auditing
• Structure & content of ISO 9001:2015
• Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Part 4: Context of the organization
• Part 5: Leadership
• Part 6: Planning for the Quality Management System
• Part 7: Support (3 lessons)
• Part 8: Operation (2 lessons)
• Part 9: Performance evaluation
• Part 10: Improvement
• Advanced aspects of QMS Auditing
• FAQs about the Standard
• Online Module Examination
• Module 3/strong>: 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

What materials are included in this ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Course?

These materials, invaluable when implementing ISO 9001 2015, include:

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Implementation Handbook – 120pages of detailed step-by-step instruction
• Diagram: The 33-step Path to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
• Documented Information Requirements of ISO 9001:2015
• Determining the Context of the Organisation
• ISO 9001-2015 and Risk-based Thinking
• Risk Assessment Tools and Methodologies
• Terms & Definitions
• Typical Process Map
• Comparison of ISO 9001:2015 vs. ISO 9001:2008
• Sample QMS Policy Manual
• Sample QMS Maintained Documentation (procedures), including…
  • Sample Procedures
  • Sample Records
  • Sample Audit Plan
  • Sample Audit Work Order
  • Sample Nonconformity Report
  • Sample Working Document & Checklist
  • Sample Management Review Record
• Diagram: Auditor Certification Process
• Seventeen Guidance Documents to ISO 9001:2015
• Handbook: Learner Manual
• Diagram: 6-Stage Audit Process
• Sample Code of Ethics
• Management of an Audit Programme

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 previous qualifications required for the Course?

There are no mandatory prerequisites 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.

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Sample Learner Certificate

deGRANDSON Global certificates issued to learners who successfully completed the training and passed the certification exam come with QR codes that can be shared on online profiles to instantly verify qualification to prospective clients or employers.