Audit
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course
Duration: 5 days
Introduction
The ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course equips professionals with advanced skills to lead and manage audits of quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018 standards. This program covers audit leadership, QMS evaluation, and certification audit processes. Through theoretical instruction, case studies, and advanced audit simulations, participants will develop the expertise to lead audit teams, assess quality performance, and ensure organizations meet ISO 9001:2015 certification requirements.
Course Objectives
- Understand ISO 9001:2015 requirements and their application to QMS auditing.
- Learn advanced audit principles and leadership techniques per ISO 19011:2018 guidelines.
- Develop skills to plan, manage, and lead QMS audits for certification purposes.
- Identify quality-related non-conformities and compliance issues in complex scenarios.
- Explore methods for evaluating non-conformities and recommending strategic corrective actions.
- Gain knowledge of audit reporting, follow-up, and certification decision-making processes.
- Understand the responsibilities of a lead auditor in managing audit teams and stakeholders.
- Learn to assess QMS effectiveness and drive continual quality improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will lead QMS audits in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018 standards.
- Learners will plan and manage complex QMS audits, coordinating audit teams effectively.
- Attendees will identify quality-related non-conformities and compliance issues in advanced audit scenarios.
- Graduates will evaluate non-conformities and propose strategic corrective actions.
- Participants will produce comprehensive audit reports and oversee certification processes.
- Learners will drive QMS improvements through effective audit leadership.
- Attendees will manage audit teams and stakeholders to ensure successful audit outcomes.
Assessment
A 45-minute multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam and a lead auditor QMS simulation exercise.
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certificate issued by ACSGP upon successful completion.