ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course helps learners understand how to lead audits for Quality Management Systems using ISO 9001. It teaches how to plan, carry out, and report audits clearly. Through simple methods and real examples, you will gain skills to review business processes and guide organisations toward better practices.

Key Topics Covered

• Audit Principles and Practices: Core principles of auditing, types of audits, and auditor responsibilities.
• Audit Planning and Execution: Preparing audit plans, checklists, conducting interviews, and gathering evidence.
• ISO 9001 Clause Interpretation: In-depth analysis of ISO 9001 clauses from an auditor’s perspective.
• Reporting and Follow-Up: Writing clear audit findings, managing audit teams, and tracking corrective actions.

Course Benefits

• Gain Expert-level Audit Skills: Learn how to lead QMS audits confidently and effectively.
• Step Into Leadership Roles: Prepare for senior positions in quality and operational auditing.
• Enhance Your Credibility: Strengthen your professional standing with advanced audit knowledge.
• Support Strategic Goals: Help organisations improve systems, performance, and customer satisfaction.

This Course is ideal for professionals involved in auditing or managing Quality Management Systems. It benefits those leading audits or seeking advanced roles in quality, including:

• Quality Managers
• Auditors
• Production Managers
• Process Engineers
• HR and Training Managers
• R&D Specialists

Module 1: Definition and Fundamentals

• International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
• Introduction to ISO 9001
• Basic Terminology of Quality Management System (QMS)
• Principles of Quality Management System (QMS)
• ISO 9001 Family of Standards and Versions
• ISO 19011:2018
• Fundamentals of ISO 9001:2015

Module 2: Structure

• ISO 9001:2015 and its Clauses
• Process Approach
• PDCA Cycle
• Layout Standards that Follow the PDCA
• Scope and Limitations
• Limitations of ISO 9001
• Benefits of ISO 9001

Module 3: Internal Audit Structure

• Auditing Types, Procedures, and Planning
• Auditing Techniques
• Phases of an Audit
• Assessment of Audit Reports and Documents

Module 4: Internal Auditor

• Roles
• Responsibilities
• Leadership Skills

Module 5: Audit Programme

• Audit Programme
• Process Audit Checklist

Module 6: Audit Report

• Audit Reports
• Audit Findings
• Follow-Ups

Module 7: Procedures

• Procedures in Reference to the 9001:2015
• Scope of QMS
• Objectives of a QMS
• Policies of a QMS

Module 8: Methods to Operate a QMS Efficiently

• Challenges Faced During Implementation
• Methods to Operate a QMS Efficiently
• Implementation Process

Module 9: Risk Management

• Risk and Opportunity
• Risk-Based Thinking
• Conducting Risk Assessments
• Risk Assessment Methodology
• Risk Assessment Implementation
• Risk Register

Module 10: Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer and Quality Team

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer and Quality Team
• How to Maintain QMS Structure?
• Corrective Actions
• Records
• Sequential Operation Process
• Measurement and Monitoring of Processes
• Controlling of Errors

Module 11: Lead Auditor Training

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
• Team Selection and Planning
• Lead Auditor Requirements, Scope, and Procedures
• Design and Development
• Tips for Lead Auditors
• Report Preparation, Findings, Reconciliation, and Conclusions

Module 12: Audit Activities and Techniques

• Opening Meetings
• Daily Discussion Meetings
• Closing Meeting
• Presentation of Reports
• Non-Conformance Report
• Tools and Techniques

Module 13: Methods of Collecting Information

• Visual Observation
• Examination of Records
• Employee Interviews

Module 14: Certification

• Certification Process for Organisations
• Selecting an ISO 9001 Registrar
• Steps to Certification
• Prepare for the Certification Audits
• Stage 1 Audit
• Stage 2 Audit
• Re-Certification Audit

By the end of the Course, you will be able to:

• Plan and lead audits of Quality Management Systems based on ISO 9001
• Interpret and apply ISO 9001 requirements during an audit process
• Conduct audit interviews and gather reliable evidence
• Evaluate the effectiveness of processes and management systems
• Report findings clearly and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

To achieve the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:

• Question Type: Multiple Choice

• Total Questions: 30

• Total Marks: 30 Marks

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks

• Duration: 40 Minutes

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book