ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING
Course Introduction
This 5-day certified course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct and lead first, second, and third-party audits of Quality Management Systems in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011, and ISO 17021.
Training is delivered through interactive lectures, workshops, role plays, and a mock audit, guided by highly experienced tutors
Objectives
- Understand ISO 9001 requirements & quality principles
- Plan, conduct, and report audits effectively
- Write valid, factual audit findings & nonconformity reports
- Perform audit follow-up and corrective action evaluation
- Qualify as a CQI/IRCA Certified Lead Auditor
Who Should Attend
- Quality Managers, Engineers & Internal Auditors
- QA/QC Professionals & Consultants
- Document Controllers & Coordinators
- ISO / QMS / TQM Consultants
- Career seekers in Quality & Auditing
Lessons Module
Day 1 – Fundamentals of QMS & ISO
- Introduction to Quality & Auditing
- Accreditation, Certification & Assessment
- ISO 9000 Family & PDCA Cycle
- QMS Clauses: Context, Leadership, Planning, Support
Day 2 – Implementation & Improvement
- QMS Operations (Clause 8)
- Performance Evaluation & Improvement (Clauses 9 & 10)
- Quality Policy, Risk & Documentation
Day 3 – Audit Process & Competence
- Audit Principles & Stages (Plan–Do–Check–Act)
- Interview & Evidence-Gathering Techniques
- Audit Findings & Nonconformities
- Auditor Competence & Responsibilities
Day 4 – Practical Application (Mock Audit)
- Team-based Mock Audit Simulation
- Conducting Interviews & Evidence Review
- Reporting & Audit Case Study
- Exam Preparation
Day 5 – Examination & Closing
- Mock Closing Meeting & Nonconformity Reporting
- IAF MD5 Overview (Audit Time Determination)
- Course Revision & Final CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor Exam
Benefits
- Earn an internationally recognized CQI/IRCA certification
- Gain confidence to lead first, second, and third-party audits
- Strengthen professional credibility & career advancement
- Acquire practical audit skills through real simulations
- Enhance organizational QMS effectiveness & compliance
- 5 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Expert-led presentations
- Practical workshops & case studies
- Role play & real-world audit simulations
- Group discussions & interactive activities
- Mock audit & exam preparation sessions
