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ISO 14298 Lead Auditor Course

Cognicert ISO 14298:2021 Security Printing Management System Lead Auditor Course Training Overview: The course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to lead security printing audits effectively.

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

Overview

Cognicert ISO 14298:2021 Security Printing Management System Lead Auditor Course The "ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course" integrates the principles of ISO 14298:2021, the International Standard for Security Printing Management, with the methodologies outlined in ISO 19011:2018, the Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. The course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to lead security printing audits effectively, ensuring compliance with ISO 14298:2021, and applies the principles of ISO 17011:2017 for conformity assessment bodies. It covers audit planning, execution, and reporting while emphasizing risk management and continual improvement.

Objectives

By the end of the ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course, participants will:
  1. Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14298:2021.
  2. Apply ISO 19011:2018 principles for auditing management systems.
  3. Integrate ISO 17011:2017 requirements for conformity assessment bodies.
  4. Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on security printing audits effectively.
  5. Utilize risk management principles in the context of security printing processes.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in communicating audit findings and recommendations.
  7. Contribute to continual improvement within security printing management systems.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills and confidence to lead security printing audits in accordance with ISO 14298:2021. They will understand how to apply ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles to ensure effective auditing, conformity assessment, and continual improvement within the security printing industry.

Reference standard

The primary focus will be on ISO 14298:2021 for Security Printing Management. Reference standards include:
  • ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
  • ISO 17011:2017 - Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems

Target audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in security printing processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:
  • Security Printing Managers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Printing Process Engineers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Security Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Individuals involved in the Production and Control of Security Documents

Benefits

Detailed information for this section is available from the Cognicert course adviser.

Course content

  1. Introduction to ISO 14298:2021 and Security Printing Management
  • Overview of Security Printing Management
  • Key Principles and Requirements of ISO 14298:2021
  1. ISO 19011:2018 Principles for Auditing Management Systems
  • Audit Planning and Preparation
  • Audit Execution Techniques
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
  1. ISO 17011:2017 Application for Conformity Assessment Bodies
  • Requirements for Audit and Certification Bodies
  • Competence and Impartiality in Auditing
  1. Audit Criteria, Scope, and Objectives
  • Establishing Audit Criteria and Scope
  • Setting Audit Objectives
  1. Risk-Based Auditing in Security Printing
  • Identifying and Assessing Risks in Security Printing
  • Incorporating Risk Management into Audit Planning
  1. Conducting Security Printing Audits
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Document Review and Analysis
  • Observation and Sampling
  1. Reporting and Communicating Audit Findings
  • Conducting Opening and Closing Meetings
  • Reporting Audit Findings Effectively
  • Communication Skills for Auditors
  1. Follow-Up, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement
  • Monitoring Corrective Action Implementation
  • Reviewing Lessons Learned for Continual Improvement
  1. Practical Exercises and Case Studies
  • Applying ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles in simulated audit scenarios
  • Analyzing real-life security printing audit cases
 

Training methodologies

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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
23–27 February 202627 February 20263 February 202610 February 2026£1,500£600Enrol
4–8 May 20268 May 202613 April 202621 April 2026£1,500£600Enrol
3–7 August 20267 August 202613 July 202620 July 2026£1,500£600Enrol
9–13 November 202613 November 202612 October 202621 October 2026£1,500£600Enrol
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