ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification course provides a comprehensive introduction to the ISO 9001 standard and the principles of audit management. It is designed to train potential auditors on how to conduct successful audits and ensure the organization's compliance with ISO 9001.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for quality managers, consultants, and anyone involved in the auditing, maintaining or supervising of an ISO 9001 QMS.

Objectives

Understand the ISO 9001 standard and its application in a QMS.

Learn about the principles and practices of effective audits in line with ISO 9001.

Acquire the ability to conduct a full audit of an organization's QMS.

Gain the confidence to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and resolution of any conflicts.

Be able to analyze the collected data and review the documentation to audit a QMS effectively.

Course Outline

Introduction to ISO 9001

Overview of ISO 9001:2015 QMS
Understanding the ISO 9001 clauses
The Process Approach to Auditing
Quality Principles and their application
ISO 9001 Certification Process

Auditor Roles and Responsibilities

Understanding the Role of a Lead Auditor
Establishing the audit team
Developing communication within the audit team
Defining the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors

Planning the Audit

Understanding the organization and its context
Developing an audit plan
Preparing audit checklists and working documents
Document Review

Conducting the Audit

Performing the audit (Opening Meeting, Collecting Information, Audit Finding)
Auditor behaviors and questioning techniques
Conducting Audit Interviews
Gathering audit evidences and findings

Reporting and Follow-up

Preparing and presenting the audit report
Conducting the closing meeting
Audit follow-up and the process of issuing non-conformity reports
Closing out audit findings

Competencies

Understanding of ISO 9001 and QMS audit principles

Planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of an audit

Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of a QMS

Managing an audit team

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