ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - Quality Management System Certification

Overview

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor is a PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) official course.

Get the skills needed to support your organisation in auditing a Quality Management System (QMS), based on ISO 9001:2015. Manage a team of auditors, by applying widely-recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques.

You'll get one year’s free membership of PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board) - which usually costs around £250. You can also apply for the following certifications, depending on your level of experience:

Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor
Certified ISO 9001 Auditor
Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

As of March 2023, PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

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Four reasons why you should sit your 9001 Lead Auditor course with Firebrand Training

You'll be 9001 Lead Auditor trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your 9001 Lead Auditor course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass 9001 Lead Auditor first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study 9001 Lead Auditor with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

At the end of the three day course, you'll be tested on the following modules which will give you all the knowledge you need to pass the exam:

Introduction to Quality Management and ISO 9001

Course objectives and structure
Standard and regulatory framework
Certification process
Fundamental principles of quality management
Quality Management System (QMS)

Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and risk
Initiating the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
Stage 2 audit (Part 1)

On-site audit activities

Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports

Closing the audit

Documentation of the audit and quality review
Closing the audit
Evaluating action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit programme
Competence and evaluation of auditors

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam during the course:

Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The exam covers all of the following domains. Don't be overwhelmed - you'll gain all the knowledge you need during this three-day course to pass your exam.

Fundamental principles and concepts of quality
Quality Management System (QMS)
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Preparation of an ISO 9001 audit
Conduct of an ISO 9001 audit
Closing an ISO 9001 audit
Managing an ISO 9001 audit program

What's included

As well as gaining your ISO 9001 certification, you'll also be provided with a free student manual which you can take home with you. It contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples.

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

We recommended that you have basic knowledge of ISO 9001, or some knowledge of quality management concepts.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	28.8.2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	12.2.2025 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	26.3.2025 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	7.5.2025 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	18.6.2025 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

ISO - 9001 Lead Auditor Quality Management System certification