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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Become a certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Intermediate Blended 5 weeks 25 CPD Hours

Prepare for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification with hands-on audit exercises, covering audit principles, planning, conducting, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.

Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret and apply ISO 9001:2015 requirements in practice
  • Plan and conduct quality management system audits independently
  • Write clear audit reports and non-conformance findings
  • Lead audit teams with competence and professional ethics
  • Evaluate corrective actions for effectiveness and closure

Course Modules

Detailed review of ISO 9001:2015 clauses and requirements.

ISO 19011 audit principles, audit programme management, and planning.

Opening meetings, gathering evidence, interviewing, and observation techniques.

Writing audit findings, non-conformance reports, and audit conclusions.

Evaluating corrective actions, verification, and closure procedures.

Leadership skills, team management, and ethical conduct for lead auditors.

Assessments

Project
Mock Audit Exercise

Plan and conduct a mock ISO 9001 audit on a case study organisation.

50%
Assignment
Audit Report Writing

Write a complete audit report including findings and recommendations.

30%
Exam
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam

Comprehensive exam simulating lead auditor certification assessment.

20%