ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Course overview

This training provides participants with knowledge and practical skills to plan, conduct, lead and report audits of quality management systems according to ISO 9001. The course covers both audit methodology and leadership for audit teams and focuses on risk-based and process-oriented auditing.
After the training, participants will be able to conduct internal and external audits, assess compliance with ISO 9001, identify nonconformities and communicate audit results in a structured way.
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification exam is included in the course fee.

Course Objective

Upon completion of the training, the participant should be able to:

  • Explain the requirements and principles of ISO 9001
  • Apply audit principles in the planning and conduct of audits
  • Evaluate objective evidence and identify conformities and deviations
  • Plan and manage audit programs with a risk-based approach
  • Lead audit teams and coordinate audit activities
  • Assess business processes and formulate clear audit findings

Target Group

The course is aimed at people who work with quality management, auditing and continuous improvement, for example:

  • Quality Managers
  • Quality Assurance Managers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Lead Auditors
  • Compliance Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Process Improvement Managers
  • Audit Program Managers

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 is recommended. Experience in quality work or internal audits is an advantage. The Knowledge Academy states that the course is intended for people who want to deepen their knowledge in auditing and audit management.

Certification

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam

Trainer

The Knowledge Academy

More about the course

Introduction to ISO 9001

  • ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
  • Terminology and Definitions
  • Organizational Context
  • Stakeholder Requirements and Expectations

Leadership and planning

  • Leadership and responsibility
  • Quality policy
  • Quality objectives
  • Risks and opportunities
  • Change management

Support processes

  • Resource management
  • Competence and awareness
  • Communication
  • Documented information

Operational processes

  • Operational planning and control
  • Requirements management
  • Design and development
  • Supplier management
  • Production and service delivery
  • Management of deviations

Follow-up and improvement

  • Measurement and analysis
  • Internal audit
  • Management review
  • Deviation management
  • Corrective actions
  • Continuous improvement

Auditing knowledge

  • Audit principles
  • First-party, second-party and third-party audits
  • Evidence-based audit
  • Risk-based audit
  • Audit software and audit planning
  • Auditor competence

Auditing in practice

  • Audit initiation
  • Audit preparation
  • Determination of audit objectives, scope and criteria
  • Audit
  • execution
  • Interview techniques
  • Process-based audit
  • Audit of leadership, resources and operational processes
  • Evaluation of results

Reporting and follow-up

  • Identification of deviations
  • Assessment of audit evidence
  • Documentation of audit results
  • Reporting and communication
  • Management of corrective actions
  • Follow-up of audits

Course overview

32900 kr

5 days

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The course can be adapted from several perspectives:
  • Content and focus area
  • Scope of application
  • Structure

In collaboration with the course leader, we make sure that the course meets your wishes

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