Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

- Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits on behalf of certification bodies.
- Professionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting audits.
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001.
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit.
- Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment.

- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001.
- Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor.
- Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with fundamental audit concepts and principles.
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing.
- Manage an ISO 9001 audit program.

A fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Exam Duration: 3 hours
Exam Format: Multiple-choice
Exam Domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
Domain 2: Quality management system (QMS) requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program

- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will receive training course materials containing over 450 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake it once for free within 12 months from the initial date of the exam.