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ISO 41001 Lead Auditor

Cognicert ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management System Lead Auditor Course provides comprehensive training for participants to understand and audit ISO 41001:2018 requirements.

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

Overview

COURSE OBJECTIVES The “ISO 41001:2018   Lead Auditor” course provides comprehensive training for participants to be able to:
  • Understand to audit each and every ISO 41001:2018  requirements
  • Learn fundamental auditing skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 41001:2018
  • Audit process and techniques
  • Improve Auditor’s skills and techniques
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 41001 from an Auditor Perspective
  • Write Audit reports process and follow up corrective actions
  • Plan, Lead, Conduct and report an ISO 41001 audit;
  • Effectively verify root cause analysis as part of the ISO 41001 Management procedure on corrective action
WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE?
  • Persons responsible for conducting internal audits according to ISO 41001:2018 requirements
  • Persons involved in the ISO 41001:2018 certification audit process

Objectives

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Learning outcomes

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Reference standard

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Target audience

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Benefits

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Course content

Background and Development of ISO 41001:2018     Definition of ISO 41001:2018 Benefits of ISO 41001:2018 Types of Audits Why  Audits are needed Introduction to the Requirements of the ISO 41001:2018 Standard Interpretations of Key Terms Elements of a Management System The ISO 41001:2018     Standard Continual Improvement Cycle Management Process Model Management System Requirements The Documentation Requirements of ISO 41001:2018 Management Responsibility Resource Management Measurement, Analysis and Improvement The Process Management Approach Process Management Approach The Planning Phase Establish Process Measurements Analyze the Process Design or Redesign the Process Process Mapping Introduction to Document Control Elements of Documents Process Approach to Documentation Identifying Documents and their Owners Types of Documents Master Document List Document Control Revisions and Maintenance Tips for Document Writers Introduction to Management Review Making Management Review relevant to Management What will be reviewed? Establishing the Objectives Planning the Management Review Output of Management Review ISO 17025:2015 Fundamentals of  Auditing Decide how to Audit Principles of Auditing Managing an Audit Programme Preparation & Planning Of Audits Preparation Of checklist ISO 17021:2015 and ISO 41001:2018 Audit Activities ISO 17021:2015  Audit Process Certification Audit processes and criteria Identification of Non-Conformities [N/C’s]. Documenting the Audit (Audit Report) Conducting Audit Follow-Up Practical Auditing Exercise Competence and Evaluation of Auditors. Creating a Corrective Action Plan What is Root Cause Analysis? When (and when not) to use Root Cause Analysis The Root Cause Analysis Process How to construct a Root Cause Analysis Checklist Examples of how a well-run Root Cause Analysis Process works Corrective and Preventive Actions  Duration: 5 days

Training methodologies

  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
Audit and Qualification Learning is assessed through:
  • 3 hours open examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert ISO 41001 Lead Auditor (Provisional Auditor Certificate)
  • Practical experience of 20 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 41001 Lead Auditor (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
  • Practical experience of 40 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 41001 Lead Auditor (Lead Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification  Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification  Classroom Training, Material, Exam and Certification – Locations here
2026 COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Fees include the items specified in the Cognicert 2026 training calendar. Late applications incur £50.

TRAINING DATESEXAMAPPLICATION DEADLINELATE APPLICATIONONLINE FEESELF-STUDY FEEENROL
19–23 January 202623 January 202630 December 20255 January 2026£1,200£500Enrol
6–10 April 202610 April 202616 March 202623 March 2026£1,200£500Enrol
6–10 July 202610 July 202615 June 202622 June 2026£1,200£500Enrol
5–9 October 20269 October 202614 September 202621 September 2026£1,200£500Enrol
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

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YOUR COURSE ADVISER

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

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bizdev@cognicert.com

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