Training Course in ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification

Course Overview
ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies the requirements of Quality Management System. It establishes the Quality Management System criteria and the standard family that can be certified. In this regard, the Geneva Institute of Business Management introduces the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification training which provides knowledge about auditing principles, processes, and techniques to evaluate and improve quality management systems (QMS). It equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand ISO 9001:2015 standards and thier application in auditing.
• Perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 9001.
• Lead and manage an audit team efficiently.
• Conduct audits following recognized auditing principles and methods.
• Report audit findings accurately and recommend corrective actions.
• Implement improvements in QMS based on audit outcomes.

Course Outline
The program consists of the following modules:

1. Introduction to ISO 9001:2015
• Understanding Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Key changes in the 2015 version
2. Auditing Principles and Procedures
• Fundamentals of auditing and the audit cycle
• Roles and responsibilities of auditors
3. Audit Planning and Preparation
• Developing an audit program
• Checklist creation and audit objectives
4. Conducting Audits
• On-site and remote audit techniques
• Collecting and evaluating audit evidence
5. Audit Reporting
• Writing effective audit reports
• Presenting audit findings
6. Managing an Audit Team
• Leadership skills for audit teams
• Communication and coordination in audit programs
7. Corrective Actions and Follow-up
• Implementing corrective actions
• Continuous improvement of the QMS

Target Group
This certification course is ideal for:

• Quality managers and auditors who want to become ISO 9001 Lead Auditors.
• Professionals responsible for quality assurance or implementing QMS.
• Consultants aiming to improve their auditing skills.
• Individuals involved in managing internal audits or third-party audits.

Program Cost
The course is available in two formats:

• 5 days of training: €3700
• 10 days of training: €6500

This course is available on different dates upon request, to ensure flexibility for participants from various locations.

Organizers

The Geneva Institute of Business Management organizes this course with its European partners.