ISO 9001:2015 4-Day Lead Auditor Course

Certified by Exemplar Global

Learn to manage audit teams and lead an audit program for Quality Management Systems

Develop the skills you need to lead a successful audit in this ISO 9001 lead auditor training course. The four-day Quality Management System lead auditor class prepares ISO 9001 auditors for real-life situations—including establishing and leading an audit team—via hands-on workshops. Participants will learn how to lead the audit process and to complete reporting. Three competency exams are included, which are accepted by Exemplar Global when applying to become a certified auditor.

The course includes hands-on workshops to prepare you for real-life auditing situations. You’ll learn to manage the audit process from beginning to end, including complete reporting.

Course Details

Length: 4 days (M-Th)
Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm
CTUs: 3.6
Competency Units: QM, AU, TL
Audience: Anyone responsible for planning and leading an audit program for ISO 9001:2015 or interested in managing first-party, second-party, or third-party audits

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Describe the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements standard and development process
Identify ISO 9000:2015 QMS terms, and describe the intent and requirements of ISO 9001:2015
Determine the evidence needed to demonstrate conformity to ISO 9001:2015
Apply the process approach and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology
Evaluate required documented information, and evaluate relationships between quality processes, quality planning, policy, and objectives
Apply auditing principles, processes, and methods, and demonstrate activities involved in preparing for an audit
Determine an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation
Apply audit skills and personal behaviors necessary for an effective, efficient management system audit
Establish and plan the activities of an audit team, and manage the audit process
Prepare the audit report, and perform an audit follow-up

All attendees are required to bring their own copy of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements. Copies will not be provided for you.

This is a four-day, instructor-led course. There are written tests on each of the competency units on days 2, 3, and 4. Days 1 and 2 will cover ISO 9001:2015 along with a corresponding competency exam. Day 3 will cover management systems auditing (AU) along with a corresponding competency exam. Day 4 will cover leading management systems audit teams (TL) along with a corresponding competency exam.

The instructor was very thorough and made sure we had a full understanding of the information. I enjoyed the hands-on interaction.

Course feedback from a student, 2021

Why DEKRA?

Industry-leading accreditation and unparalleled experience

DEKRA Training (formerly AQS) offers a full range of training in support of organizational improvement and implementation of international management system standards.

This Exemplar Global-certified course for ISO 9001:2015 meets the training requirements for Exemplar Global Quality Management Systems Lead Auditors, Auditors, and Provisional Auditors.