ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

What is ISO 9001 Lead Auditor?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course equips professionals with the skills to conduct internal and external audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS). It integrates ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 19011, and global auditing best practices into a comprehensive methodology for planning, executing, and closing conformity assessment audits.

Why Take This Course?

This course prepares you to lead QMS audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001. You’ll learn to:

• Interpret ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit

• Apply audit principles, procedures, and techniques

• Lead audit teams and manage audit programs

• Draft nonconformity and final audit reports

• Earn the PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credential, accredited by UKAS and recognised globally

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Auditors conducting or leading QMS audits

• Professionals adopting PECB’s AMS2 Methodology

• Individuals responsible for ISO 9001 compliance

• Technical experts preparing for QMS audits

• Aspiring conformity assessment professionals

What You’ll Learn

• Core principles and concepts of quality management

• ISO 9001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective

• Planning and conducting audits aligned with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011

• Evidence collection, verification, and reporting

• Managing audit teams and resolving audit-related issues

• Gain up to 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits

Educational Approach

• Theory supported by case studies and practical exercises

• Interactive discussions and participant-led questions

• Scenario-based quizzes and exam-style practice questions

Certification Benefits

After passing the exam, you’ll earn the PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credential, demonstrating your:

• Expertise in auditing QMS frameworks

• Ability to identify nonconformities and recommend improvements

• Readiness to lead audits that ensure compliance and drive quality

Prerequisites

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Get Started Today

Take the lead in quality assurance and compliance. Enrol now and become ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified.