Cognicert ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course
Certified by Cognicert Limited www.cognicert.com
Training Overview: The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct audits of quality management systems according to ISO 9001:2015. This course provides comprehensive training on auditing principles, techniques, and best practices, enabling participants to effectively plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits in various organizational contexts.
Target Audience:
- ISO 9001 third party or certification auditor
- Quality managers and auditors
- Internal auditors
- Lead auditors
- Consultants and advisors
- Compliance officers
- Anyone involved in auditing quality management systems or seeking to become a certified auditor
Reference Standards: The course is aligned with ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management systems – Requirements. Additionally, it may reference other relevant standards such as ISO 19011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems.
Objectives:
- To familiarize participants with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and related auditing standards
- To provide comprehensive knowledge of auditing principles, techniques, and methodologies
- To develop practical auditing skills through hands-on exercises and case studies
- To prepare participants to conduct audits of quality management systems effectively and professionally
- To prepare participants for certification as quality management system auditors
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits of quality management systems
- Apply auditing techniques and methodologies in various audit scenarios
- Identify non-conformities and areas for improvement in quality management systems
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders
Course Content:
- Introduction to Quality Management System Auditing
- Overview of auditing principles and concepts
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of auditors
- Overview of ISO 9001:2015 and its application in auditing quality management systems
- Auditing Fundamentals
- Types of audits and their objectives
- Audit planning, preparation, and execution
- Risk-based approach to auditing
- ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
- Understanding the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- Quality management principles and their application
- Process approach to quality management
- Auditing Techniques and Methodologies
- Interviewing techniques and effective communication skills
- Document review and evidence gathering
- Sampling methods and data analysis techniques
- Audit Process
- Audit initiation, scope determination, and planning
- Conducting on-site audits, including opening meetings, document review, and interviews
- Audit reporting, including non-conformity identification and reporting
- Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Preparation and issuance of audit reports
- Follow-up activities and verification of corrective actions
- Monitoring and measurement of audit program effectiveness
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- ISO 19011:2011 and ISO 17021:2018
Audit Activities
Identification of Non-Conformities [N/C’s].
Documenting the Audit (Audit Report)
Conducting Audit Follow-Up
Practical Auditing Exercise
Competence and Evaluation of Auditors.
8: Creating a Corrective Action Plan
Who participates?
Developing a Plan
Using the Form
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 daysTraining Methodologies
- Case Study
- Individual Exercises
- Role Play
- Group Exercises
- Group Presentation
- Examination
- Assessment and Qualification
Learning is assessed through:- 3 hours open examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (CPD Certificate)
- Practical experience of 25 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
- Practical experience of 50 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (Lead Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
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