ISO 9001 Lead Auditor — Quality Management System

In this intensive 3-day ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and manage audits of a Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015.

Led by experienced PECB-certified instructors, the course provides a structured approach to auditing, covering ISO 9001 principles, audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up. Through practical exercises, role-playing, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain hands-on experience in assessing compliance, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring that organizations meet regulatory and customer requirements.

Achieving the PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification demonstrates your ability to conduct professional audits and effectively support continual improvement initiatives within a QMS.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
• Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 9001 audit program

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you’ll take the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam, backed by our Certification Guarantee for added confidence. Additionally, upon certification, you’ll earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in quality management.

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits in behalf of certification bodies
• Professionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting audits
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
• Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment

• Overview of ISO, management systems, and ISO 9000 family
• Certification process
• Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
• ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS - Clauses 4 to 10
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Evidence-based auditing
• Risk-based auditing
• Initiation of the audit process
• Stage 1 audit
• Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Stage 2 audit
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans
• Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Audit documentation and quality review
• Closing of the audit
• Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit program

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, open book
• Number of Questions: 80
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
• Domain 2: Quality management system
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a certificate once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential. 

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.

Before attending this course, it is recommended you to have a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. 

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and 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 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, 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 to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts