Cognicert ISO 55001 Lead Auditor Course
Training Overview
The ISO 55001 Lead Auditor Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to audit Asset Management Systems (AMS) in accordance with ISO 55001:2024. This course will cover the principles and practices of effective audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. Participants will learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits, ensuring that they can assess the conformance and performance of an organization’s asset management system.
Target Audience
- Aspiring lead auditors
- Internal auditors seeking to enhance their auditing skills
- Asset management professionals
- Quality managers and consultants
- Individuals responsible for implementing and maintaining an AMS
- Senior management and team leaders involved in asset management
Reference Standards
- ISO 55001:2024 – Asset management – Management systems – Requirements
- ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems
Objectives
- To understand the requirements of ISO 55001:2024.
- To gain the skills and knowledge to plan and conduct audits against ISO 55001:2024.
- To learn how to report audit findings and manage corrective actions.
- To understand the principles and practices of auditing in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.
- To develop the ability to lead an audit team and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and apply the requirements of ISO 55001:2024.
- Plan and prepare for an ISO 55001 audit.
- Conduct effective audits, including opening meetings, audit execution, and closing meetings.
- Evaluate audit evidence and determine the conformance of the asset management system.
- Report audit findings clearly and concisely.
- Lead audit teams and manage audit processes.
- Recommend and evaluate corrective actions based on audit findings.
- Understand the certification process and requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Course Content
- Introduction to ISO 55001:2024
- Overview of asset management and its importance
- Key concepts and principles of ISO 55001:2024
- Structure and requirements of the standard
- Fundamentals of Auditing
- Introduction to auditing standards (ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1)
- Types of audits (internal, external, first-party, second-party, and third-party)
- Auditor roles and responsibilities
- Audit Planning and Preparation
- Establishing audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Developing an audit plan
- Preparing audit checklists and documentation
- Risk-based auditing
- Conducting the Audit
- Opening meetings and communication techniques
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence
- Interviewing techniques and auditor behavior
- Observation and document review
- Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Writing effective audit reports
- Communicating audit findings
- Managing non-conformities and corrective actions
- Conducting follow-up audits
- Leading the Audit Team
- Leadership and team management skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Ensuring auditor competence and performance
- Certification Process
- Understanding the certification process
- Requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1
- Roles of certification bodies
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Real-world scenarios and case studies
- Role-playing and group exercises
- Mock audits and feedback sessions
- Exam and Certification
- Preparation for the lead auditor exam
- Certification requirements and process
- Continuous professional development for auditors