About this course

The Lead Quality Auditor manages a team of Internal Quality Auditors in the performance of internal audits, ensuring that internal audits comply with applicable standards, regulations, and guidance (e.g., ISO 19011) and that resulting reports are fair, impartial, and useful. The Lead Auditor is also responsible for selecting competent internal auditors and providing the auditors with information and other resources they need to carry out the quality audit.

ISO Certifications:

•   ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)
•   ISO 45001:2018 (OHSMS)
•   ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)

Who should take Lead Auditor Certifications?

• Quality professionals interested in conducting first-party, second-party, and/or third-party audits
• Management Representatives
• Quality Directors
• Managers
• Consultants

About Lead Auditor Courses

Develop the knowledge and skill required to conduct a full audit of an organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015.

Gain the confidence to effectively audit a QMS in accordance with internationally recognized best practice techniques. Demonstrate your commitment to quality by transforming existing auditor skills to ISO 9001:2015. Consolidate your expertise with the latest developments and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business.

You’ll grasp the key principles and practices of effective QMS audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011 “Guidelines for auditing management systems”. Using a step-by-step approach, you’ll be guided through the entire audit process from initiation to follow-up. Over 5 days, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to undertake and lead a successful management systems audit. Learn to describe the purpose of an ISO 9001:2015 QMS audit and satisfy third-party certification. You’ll acquire the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up a QMS audit that establishes conformity and enhances overall organizational performance.

ISO Transition Examination

•   ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 Transition
•   ISO 18001:2007 to ISO 45001:2018 Transition
•   ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015 Transition

Students who passed ISO 9001 during the year 2008 can have the latest version of ISO 9001 examination via the Transition Examination. Likewise for ISO 18001 and  ISO 14002 also.

Transition Exam Window

• 9001 : July 17
• 18001: July 24
• 450001 : July 31