ISO Lead Auditor Course (9001)

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course provides comprehensive training on quality management systems, audit techniques, and leadership skills required for conducting professional QMS audits.

Module 1: Introduction to Quality Management Systems

• Overview of Quality Management Systems and their importance

• Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 standard and its requirements

• Understanding the PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking

• Identifying QMS processes and their interactions

Module 2: QMS Planning and Development

• Developing a QMS framework and quality policy

• Setting quality objectives and performance targets

• Developing a QMS implementation plan

Module 3: Implementing a QMS

• Implementing quality management processes

• Managing quality risks and opportunities

• Establishing and controlling operational procedures

Module 4: Monitoring and Internal Auditing

• Monitoring and measuring QMS performance

• Conducting internal QMS audits

• Reporting and documenting QMS results

Module 5: External Auditing and Certification

• Planning and conducting external QMS audits

• Reporting audit findings and managing corrective actions

• Understanding certification processes and requirements for QMS auditors

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Introduction to Quality Management Systems

• Overview of ISO 9001 standard and requirements

• PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking

• Identifying QMS processes and interactions

Day 2

• Developing QMS framework and quality policy

• Setting quality objectives and targets

• Developing a QMS implementation plan

Day 3

• Implementing QMS processes

• Managing risks and opportunities

• Establishing operational procedures

Day 4

• Monitoring and measuring QMS performance

• Conducting internal QMS audits

• Reporting and documenting QMS results

Day 5

• Conducting external QMS audits

• Planning and managing audit activities

• Reporting audit findings and corrective actions

• Understanding certification requirements for QMS auditors