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ISO 9001:2015 4-Day Lead Auditor Course
Certified by Exemplar Global
Learn to manage audit teams and lead an audit program for Quality Management Systems
Develop the skills you need to lead a successful audit in this ISO 9001 lead auditor training course. The four-day Quality Management System lead auditor class prepares ISO 9001 auditors for real-life situations—including establishing and leading an audit team—via hands-on workshops. Participants will learn how to lead the audit process and to complete reporting. Three competency exams are included, which are accepted by Exemplar Global when applying to become a certified auditor.
The course includes hands-on workshops to prepare you for real-life auditing situations. You’ll learn to manage the audit process from beginning to end, including complete reporting.
Course Details
- Length: 4 days (M-Th)
- Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm
- CTUs: 3.6
- Competency Units: QM, AU, TL
- Audience: Anyone responsible for planning and leading an audit program for ISO 9001:2015 or interested in managing first-party, second-party, or third-party audits
Online Sessions 💻 - $1795
In-Person Sessions 👨🏫 - $1995
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Highlighted Topics
Introduction to quality management systems (QMS)
The purpose and requirements of ISO 9001:2015
Types of audits and their different approaches
Methods for planning and conducting an audit
- Describe the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements standard and development process
- Identify ISO 9000:2015 QMS terms, and describe the intent and requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- Determine the evidence needed to demonstrate conformity to ISO 9001:2015
- Apply the process approach and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology
- Evaluate required documented information, and evaluate relationships between quality processes, quality planning, policy, and objectives
- Apply auditing principles, processes, and methods, and demonstrate activities involved in preparing for an audit
- Determine an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation
- Apply audit skills and personal behaviors necessary for an effective, efficient management system audit
- Establish and plan the activities of an audit team, and manage the audit process
- Prepare the audit report, and perform an audit follow-up
All attendees are required to bring their own copy of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements. Copies will not be provided for you.
This is a four-day, instructor-led course. There are written tests on each of the competency units on days 2, 3, and 4. Days 1 and 2 will cover ISO 9001:2015 along with a corresponding competency exam. Day 3 will cover management systems auditing (AU) along with a corresponding competency exam. Day 4 will cover leading management systems audit teams (TL) along with a corresponding competency exam.
Course feedback from a student, 2021The instructor was very thorough and made sure we had a full understanding of the information. I enjoyed the hands-on interaction.
Why DEKRA?
Industry-leading accreditation and unparalleled experience
DEKRA Training (formerly AQS) offers a full range of training in support of organizational improvement and implementation of international management system standards.
This Exemplar Global-certified course for ISO 9001:2015 meets the training requirements for Exemplar Global Quality Management Systems Lead Auditors, Auditors, and Provisional Auditors.
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