ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course Content

Be an internationally-recognized ISO 9001 certified Lead Auditor.

This ISO 9001 Auditor training course is delivered online and 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 Team Leader, to undertake and manage Certification Audits.

Who should take this course?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Course is intended for those who:

• wish to offer consultancy support in QMS,
• need to understand the processes of conducting Certification Audits,
• want to audit for Certification Bodies or Accreditation Boards,
• need to develop and implement a quality management system (QMS) for their organization,
• are Management Representative for their organization and are the Audit Programme Manager for internal audits,
• are required to perform supplier audits,
• wish to improve your career prospects.

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

What will I learn from this course?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Course is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of Internal 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 program
• 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
• Terms & Definitions – ISO 9001:2015
• Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems
• 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 (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
• Yet more Audit Scenarios – Lead Auditors
• FAQs about the Auditing Experience
• Online Final Examination

What course materials will be included?

This ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Course includes:

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

How is the course delivered?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Course is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS) provided by Inquisiq.

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 required to enroll in the course?

For this online ISO 9001 lead auditor training, 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, with at least 2 at managerial/supervisory level, 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.