Who should enrol in this 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. Not sure if this is the best course for you? See Select an online ISO 9001 Training Course .

What will I learn from this course?

And Lead Auditor Skills are included. 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 organisation 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 : 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 course materials are included in the 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

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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 …

Newcomers to QMS: You don’t need to be an expert. You’ll be taken on a practical journey from getting started to Certification.
ISO 9001 Consultants: Gives you the methodology on how to implement QMS Projects faster and easier than ever before.
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.

Who should take this 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.

Not sure if this is the best course for you? See Select an online ISO 9001 Training Course.

What does the Course cover?

And Lead Auditor Skills are included.

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 organisation
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: 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 Course Materials are included?

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?

deGRANDSON Global Monthly News Subscribe button The Course is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS) provided by Inquisiq.

All Modules have a full resume and scaling capabilities. This means, for example, you can…

Start a Module at work on your Work Station running on Windows 11,
Continue the Module on the train home on your iPad running on iOS 15
Complete the Module at home on your Notebook PC running on Windows 10

What pre-qualifications are required?

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 Course.

Not sure this is the best ISO 9001 Course for you?

See our full suite of ISO 9001 training courses by clicking on the image above for comparison or see our answers to frequently asked questions about ISO 9001 certification for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Course Certified?

Yes, deGRANDSON is an ISO 21001 certified educational organization certified by BQAI, an internationally accredited certification body.

ISO 21001 is a university grade standard used globally by schools, colleges, and universities. We are also certified to ISO 29993: 2017 (Learning services outside formal education and Service requirements) and ISO 29994:2021 (Education and learning services; Requirements for distance learning).

Are there corporate discounts?
Yes, details of discounts, based on numbers enrolled, can be found on the Course Costs page.

How can I pay?
You can pay by Debit Card, Credit Card or PayPal during the Course Enrolment procedure.

Is there an Examination?
Yes. In addition to the Quizzes at the end of each Lesson, there is at the end of each Module (set of Lessons) a formal Examination. The decision to award a Certificate is based on the combined scores achieved. The Examinations are open-book (you can have the Standard and other notes open beside you), time-limited and taken online.

What do I get when I’ve completed the Course?
Once you have completed the Examination, your Certificate is immediately available online for you to print.
You may print as many copies as you wish. Your certificate will be available to you on our LMS website on an ongoing basis. There is no time limit on the validity of your Certificate.

What else will I need to become a competent auditor?
Provided you have the required personal attributes, all you need to add is auditing experience.

Who can I contact for more information?
Just send an e-mail to [email protected] or, for other options, see Contact Us.

Standard: ISO 9001 Latest Version: ISO 9001:2015 Revision of: ISO 9001:2008	Duration: 28 hours approx. (including auditor certification exam)	Delivery: Online (on-demand and self-paced)
Description: This ISO 9001 lead implementer course is an ISO 21001 certified lead implementer training program designed to provide newcomers to Quality Management Systems (QMS), QMS consultants, and experienced quality management professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop, implement, maintain a QMS.
Course Content 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 Module 2: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 9001:2015, Quality management systems – Requirements Module 3: Practice with Scenarios, based on actual audits and includes advice on dealing with awkward situations and individuals.
Free Documentation Toolkit: The Course includes a complete set of documentation… Implementation Handbook – step-by-step guidance Example Procedures Example Records Blank forms for you to edit And all at no extra charge.

ISO 9001 Lead Implementer

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