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Cognicert ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Lead Auditor

ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system for medical devices. This course trains participants to audit ISO 13485 effectively.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

Overview

ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements. Such organizations can be involved in one or more stages of the life-cycle, including design and development, production, storage and distribution, installation, or servicing of a medical device and design and development or provision of associated activities (e.g. technical support). ISO 13485:2016 can also be used by suppliers or external parties that provide product, including quality management system-related services to such organizations. COURSE OBJECTIVES The “ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor” course provides comprehensive training for participants to be able to:
  • Understand how to audit each and every ISO 13485:2016   requirements
  • Learn fundamental auditing skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 13485:2016
  • Audit process and techniques
  • Improve Auditor’s skills and techniques
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 13485 from an Auditor Perspective
  • Write Audit reports process and follow up corrective actions
  • Plan, Lead, Conduct and report an ISO 13485 audit;
  • Effectively verify root cause analysis as part of the ISO 13485 Management procedure on corrective action
WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE?
  • Persons responsible for lead certification audits according to ISO 13485:2016 requirements
  • Persons involved in the ISO 13485:2016 certification audits processes.
COURSE CONTENT Day 1
  • Background and Development of ISO 13485:2016
  • Interpreting the Requirements of the ISO 13485:2016  Standard
  • The Process Management Approach
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Management System Planning
Day 2
  • Document Management
  • Inspection Operations managements
  • Resource Management
  • Subcontracting
  • Process Improvement
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
Day 3
  • Fundamentals of Auditing
  • Auditing according to ISO 17011
  • Managing Audit Program
  • Audit Evidences
  • Audit Process
  • Audit Planning Preparation
Day 4
  • Leading an audit
  • Conducting Onsite Audit
  • Conducting Audit Follow-Up
  • The Root Cause Analysis Process
  • Certification Audit processes and criteria
Day 5
  • Revision and
  • Examination
Duration: 5 days Training Methodologies
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination

Objectives

  • Build a clear working understanding of ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Lead Auditor.
  • Apply relevant principles, requirements and good practice in realistic organisational contexts.
  • Prepare participants to contribute confidently to implementation, assurance or professional practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants should be able to explain the core concepts, identify practical requirements, evaluate evidence and plan appropriate improvement actions.

Reference standard

The programme is structured around ISO 13485 and the supporting guidance relevant to the course scope. Cognicert advisers can confirm the edition used for your selected cohort.

Target audience

Suitable for managers, practitioners, auditors, implementers, consultants and other professionals whose responsibilities relate to ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Lead Auditor.

Benefits

  • Stronger practical capability and professional confidence
  • A structured approach that can be transferred to the workplace
  • Assessment and a verifiable Cognicert certificate where the course requirements are met

Course content

The programme covers essential concepts, requirements, implementation considerations, evidence-based evaluation, common challenges and practical improvement planning.

Training methodologies

Learning combines tutor explanation, guided discussion, examples, exercises and scenario-based application. Delivery may be live online, self-study or arranged for an organisation.

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UPCOMING COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Only future intakes are shown. Late applications incur £50.

TRAINING DATESEXAMAPPLICATION DEADLINELATE APPLICATIONONLINE FEESELF-STUDY FEEENROL
9–13 November 202613 November 202612 October 202621 October 2026£1,500£600Book this intake
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

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Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service.

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YOUR COURSE ADVISER

Need help before enrolling?

Lisa Williams
Course and Business Development Adviser
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time

+44 20 3432 2505
info@cognicert.com

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