ISO 9001 Consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma  Course

The ISO 9001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma 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,
• wish to becime Lead Auditors for Certification Bodies,
• are required to programme and 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.

And Lead Auditor Skills are included.

This comprehensive ISO 9001 Consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma 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 (3 lessons)
  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

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

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.