Introduction
This ISO 9001:2026 Auditor/Lead Auditor course has been designed to help you prepare on-site quality management system (QMS) audits, develop checklists, audit processes, gather and evaluate evidence, write reports and relate your findings to policy and objectives. Successful completion increases your credibility, satisfies the formal training requirements stipulated by the CQI & IRCA and enable you to conduct external audits against ISO 9001. This course meets the requirements of PR381 CQI & IRCA certified training course number: 2923
Who should attend?
- Organisations who need to audit QMS against ISO 9001 requirements
- Auditors or Quality Systems Managers wanting to add credibility with a widely accepted qualification issued by an UKAS approved certification body
- Anyone wanting to satisfy the formal training requirements for IRCA certification.
What you will learn
- The purpose of a QMS and ISO 9001:2026 principles
- Essential definitions and terminology
- Analyse ISO 9001:2206 clauses and identify conformance with requirements
- Role and responsibilities of an auditor/lead auditor
- Plan and conduct an interview with top management
- Evaluate an organisation’s quality policy and objectives
- Prepare an on-site audit plan with audit trails across processes and team members
- Audit processes for conformance and effectiveness
- Prepare thoroughly for an audit and produce process-based checklists
- Gather and evaluate objective evidence
- Identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements
- Report findings accurately against requirements of ISO 9001
- Write and grade non-conformity reports and evaluate proposals for corrective action
- Relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation
- Present your overall evaluation to top management.
What you need to prepare
Before attending this QMS Lead Auditor training, participants should:
- Have a solid understanding of ISO 9001 and auditing experience
- Understand the structure of an organisation and the role of top management
- Complete all pre-course work prior to attending the course
What's Included
- 44 CPD hours
- Training course materials
- Lunch and refreshments for public attendees only
- CQI & IRCA Certificate
Course Delivery
- BLENDED
- Classroom Instructor Led
- Public / On Site
- Virtual Instructor Led
Course Duration
5-days
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