ISO 9001 Foundation — Quality Management System

During this accelerated ISO 9001 Foundation course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the key principles, concepts, and requirements of Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015.

Led by expert instructors, this course provides a structured introduction to Quality Management, covering the purpose, benefits, and structure of ISO 9001. Through interactive sessions and practical examples, you’ll explore how ISO 9001 helps organizations establish, implement, maintain, and improve a QMS to consistently meet customer requirements and enhance satisfaction.

By completing this Foundation course, you’ll be prepared to contribute to ISO 9001 initiatives within your organization and support the delivery of high-quality products and services. Earning the PECB ISO 9001 Foundation certification validates your knowledge of Quality Management best practices and demonstrates your commitment to continual improvement and operational excellence.

Throughout this course, you will learn to:

• Describe the Quality Management concepts, principles, and definitions
• Explain the main ISO 9001 requirements for a Quality Management system
• Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 9001

With Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll certify 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 Foundation exam, backed by the Firebrand 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:

• Managers and consultants seeking to know more about Quality Management
• Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
• Individuals engaged in or responsible for Quality Management activities in their organization
• Individuals wishing to pursue a career in Quality Management

• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of Quality Management
• Context of the organisation
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support for the QMS
• Operation
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement
• Closing and Exam preparation

At the end of this course, you'll sit the official PECB Certified ISO/IEC 9001 Foundation examination, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, closed-book
• Number of questions: 40
• Pass score: 70%
• CPD points available: 14 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance to earn a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of Quality Management and a QMS based on ISO 9001
• Domain 2: ISO 9001 requirements for a Quality Management System—Clauses 4 to 10

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 200 pages of information and practical examples. Upon completion of the course, you will also earn 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

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