ISO Lead Implementer Courses

Scope

• What key components of the ISO management system will the course cover, and how are they structured?

The ISO Lead Implementer Course covers all core components of an ISO management system, including context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement. Each component is structured to align with ISO’s high-level framework. Full details are available on the individual course pages.

• What methodologies or frameworks will be taught to develop an effective management system?

The ISO Lead Implementer training teaches a structured step-by-step methodology for building an ISO-compliant management system. This includes using a Gap Analysis Tool to identify weaknesses, followed by guided implementation strategies aligned with international best practices.

• What practical skills and tools will I gain to facilitate the implementation process within my organization?

By completing the ISO Lead Implementer Course, you will gain hands-on skills in documentation, process mapping, risk assessment, and audit preparation. Each lead implementer course includes a 100+ page step-by-step implementation manual with practical examples, checklists, and tips for achieving certification efficiently.

• Will the course help me develop a tailored implementation plan specific to my organization's needs?

deGRANDSON’s ISO Lead Implementer courses provide a universal framework that can be tailored to any organization. Additionally, you will have access to 24/7 Tutor Support to address your unique needs during the course and for 6 months afterward.

• Will the course cover any specific software tools or platforms that can aid in the management system implementation?

While deGRANDSON’s ISO Lead Implementer Courses do not prescribe specific software, they recommend managing documents and records in cloud-based systems.

Course Material

• Will the course include assessments or evaluations to measure my understanding of the material?

All the Lessons of the Course include Quizzes and FAQs to reinforce learning.

• Are there any practical exercises or simulations to apply the concepts learned during the course?

Module 3 of every Implementation Course includes scenarios to demonstrate the practical application of the skills and knowledge gained from the Course.

• Are there any assessments or projects required during the course to demonstrate my understanding of the material?

The Examinations at the end of each Course Module fulfill this function.

• Are there additional resources, such as templates or checklists, provided to support the implementation efforts?

Course materials include a Documentation Toolkit (sample procedures, record forms, flowcharts, and similar).

Certification

• What certification or recognition will I receive upon completion of the Lead Implementer course?

A Certificate with our ISO 21001 logo is provided to affirm that you have completed the Course and passed the associated examinations.

• What are the options for recertification or continuing education related to the Lead Implementer course?

Our Certificates do not expire. However, we do provide refresher and recertification courses, which you may choose to maintain your knowledge and skills.

Which is better: Lead Auditor Course or Lead Implementer Course?

1. Until recently, conventional lead auditor courses were the only option for those who wish to manage their organization’s management system.

• Introduction

• Process flow – analyzing the organization’s processes and audit history to establish an effective Audit Schedule

• Audit Programme content – both vertical and horizontal audit activities

• Types of Audit Programme – external (suppliers) and as well as internal

• Audit Programme Procedures – allocating responsibility for all six stages of the audit cycle

• Establishing the audit programme

• Training and selecting suitable auditors

• Implementing the audit programme

• Audit programme monitoring

• Taking corrective action where required and ensuring the effectiveness of such corrective actions

• Reviewing and improving audit programmes

• Phase A. Initiating (dealing with Parts 4 & 5 of the Standard)

• Phase B. Planning (dealing with Part 6)

• Phase C. Implementation (dealing with Parts 7, 8, 9 & 10)

Why Take an ISO Lead Implementer Course?

Taking a lead implementer course can offer an advantage over taking traditional lead auditor courses. Mostly, this lies in its ability to allow learners to focus on what exactly they need to know.

By allowing this, they can make the most of both their money and their time. This is especially true for those aiming to become Audit Programme Managers.

What Makes Lead Implementer Courses a Great Option?

Lead Implementer courses are a new grade of auditor training intended for those who are or wish to be, Management System Consultants or Management Representatives, and typically Quality Managers and EHS Managers, whose responsibility it is to manage all day-to-day aspects of their organization’s management systems. But, who do not need to plan and organize and deliver certification audits.

Internal Auditor Courses focus on the auditing activity directly – document review, checklist preparation, and on-site auditing activity – and often don’t mention audit management requirements.

On the other hand, Lead Auditor Courses have much information not needed by the person responsible for an organization’s management systems, such as formal opening and closing meetings, managing the Audit Team, dealing with difficult consultants, and the detailed content of Certification Body Audit Reports, etc.

What’s needed is something in between and the perfect balance is provided by our Lead Implementer-Auditor Courses.

These Courses place emphasis on:

• Audit planning, including full cycles of audits based on the status and importance of the processes and areas to be audited, as well as the results of previous audits,
• Audit scheduling, supplier audits as well as internal audits,
• Auditor training and competence,
• Overseeing and verifying corrective actions,
• Overseeing and verifying improvement actions, and
• Maintaining audit records.

And this is in addition to Auditing Skills to the requirements of ISO 19011, Guidelines for auditing management systems, knowledge of the ISO Management System Standard itself, and practice in applying the knowledge and skills learned with lots of practice Scenarios.

These Courses are tailor-made to the needs of Management Representatives, EHS Managers, and others responsible for implementing and maintaining their organization’s, management systems.

Of lesser duration than lead auditor courses, the costs are lower too.