Learning Objectives of ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification will prepare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to audit Quality Management Systems (QMS) to the standards of ISO 9001. Learning objectives for this certification are broad, making participants capable of conducting QMS audits to plan, conduct, report, and follow up to the standards of ISO 19011 (auditing guidelines for management systems) and ISO/IEC 17021 (requirements for bodies providing audit and management system certification).

Following are the major learning objectives of ISO 9001 Certification:

1. ISO 9001:2015 Standard Requirements Understanding

Develop in-depth knowledge of the format, clauses, and requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.

Understand the major concepts like:

·        Process approach

·        Risk-based thinking

·        Customer focus

·        Continual improvement

Learn how each clause aligns to quality objectives and performance improvements.

2. Lead Auditor Role and Responsibilities Understanding

Learn the role and responsibilities of a lead auditor prior to, during, and after an audit.

Recognize the significance of:

·        Independence and objectivity

·        Confidentiality

·        Professional conduct

Gain leadership skills to lead audit teams and facilitate smooth communication during the audit process.

3. Master Audit Principles, Techniques, and Types

Learn the auditing principles according to ISO 19011:

·        Integrity

·        Fair presentation

·        Due professional care

·        Evidence-based approach

Recognize the various types of audits:

·        First-party (internal)

·        Second-party (supplier)

·        Third-party (certification)

Employ different techniques of audit to secure objective evidence effectively.

4. Plan and Prepare for an Audit

·        Create audit objectives, scope, and criteria.

·        Create an audit checklist and learn how to choose audit team members.

·        Learn to examine QMS documentation, such as policies, manuals, and procedures.

5. Conduct On-Site Audit Activities

Learn how to conduct opening meetings with auditees.

Obtain objective evidence using:

·        Interviews

·        Observations

·        Reviews of documents and records

·        Assess conformance and detect nonconformities.

6. Document Audit Findings and Prepare Audit Reports

Document findings clearly, concisely, and constructively.

Distinguish between:

·        Nonconformities

·        Observations

·        Opportunity for improvement

·        Prepare and present a complete audit report.

·        Understand how to conduct a closing meeting to report findings.

7. Follow-Up and Check Corrective Actions

·        Know the procedure for corrective action requests (CARs).

·        Check whether corrective actions target the root cause of nonconformities.

·        Perform follow-up audits to verify improvement effectiveness.

Final Outcome:

Upon completion of the ISO 9001 Auditor Certification course, participants should be able to:

·        Perform effective, value-added audits.

·        Lead audit teams confidently.

·        Make contributions to an organization's quality improvement activities.

·        Assist organizations with the ISO 9001 certification process.

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