ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training

Overview

The 3-day ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training will provide you with all the necessary auditing techniques in order effectively audit an ISO 9001:2015 management system. The course uses ISO 19011,”Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,” as a basis for teaching the techniques discussed in the course. Unlike many other ISO 9001 auditing programs, QSI’s course offers a hands-on approach to auditing and incorporates various case studies (that mirror read-world audit scenarios) whereby you gain a practical and real-world understanding of how to audit effectively.

This course is ideal for those seeking ISO 9001:2015 auditor competency and includes various interactive workshops, group exercises, and real-world case studies that provide you with practical experience for auditing methods, audit note taking, and documentation of audit nonconformities.

Overview

The 3-day ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training will provide you with all the necessary auditing techniques in order effectively audit an ISO 9001:2015 management system. The course uses ISO 19011,”Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,” as a basis for teaching the techniques discussed in the course. Unlike many other ISO 9001 auditing programs, QSI’s course offers a hands-on approach to auditing and incorporates various case studies (that mirror read-world audit scenarios) whereby you gain a practical and real-world understanding of how to audit effectively.

This course is ideal for those seeking ISO 9001:2015 auditor competency and includes various interactive workshops, group exercises, and real-world case studies that provide you with practical experience for auditing methods, audit note taking, and documentation of audit nonconformities.

[Note: In addition to the ISO 9001 case studies presented in this class, we also offer case studies that are specifically tailored to API Spec. Q1 and Q2 management systems. If you wish to explore Q1 and/or Q2 auditor case studies, we will offer a 1-day extension workshop focused on highlighting the relevant areas pertaining to either Q1 or Q2. Please mention your interest in this option when registering for a public course.

If your company would like a private lead auditor training course that focuses on the specs. or standards of your choosing (ISO 9001:2015, API Spec. Q1, or Q2), please complete an Onsite Training Form and detail the specifics of your request.]

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[Note: In addition to the ISO 9001 case studies presented in this class, we also offer case studies that are specifically tailored to API Spec. Q1 and Q2 management systems. If you wish to explore Q1 and/or Q2 auditor case studies, we will offer a 1-day extension workshop focused on highlighting the relevant areas pertaining to either Q1 or Q2. Please mention your interest in this option when registering for a public course.

If your company would like a private lead auditor training course that focuses on the specs. or standards of your choosing (ISO 9001:2015, API Spec. Q1, or Q2), please complete an Onsite Training Form and detail the specifics of your request.]

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal those already familiar with or working under ISO 9001:2008 or ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

• Quality Managers, Quality System Auditors, and Professionals
• ISO Coordinators and / or Management Representatives
• Organizations that are currently certified to ISO 9001:2008
• Organizations currently developing systems for certification to ISO 9001:2015
• Personnel involved in managing their organization’s audit program or in leading audits of their organization’s management system
• Auditors looking to upgrade their auditing skills
• Personnel responsible for assisting their organization in achieving conformity to ISO 9001:2015, or other management system standard

Course Material

• Training participant workbook
• First-hand audit experience from a course instructor (Bud Weightman) with various industry-recognized certifications, including Certified Skills Examiner and Certified QMS Lead Auditor (to name a few) through Exemplar Global

Required, but not included:

• Individual copies of both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9000:2015
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and 9000:2015

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will learn gain an understanding of:

✅ A structured audit approach including:

• Audit planning
• Audit deployment
• Audit not taking
• Audit team interactions
• Documenting audit nonconformities
• Presentation of audit results in an exit meeting
• Audit reporting
• Corrective action review and follow-up

✅ Group discussions and exercises merge into the case studies providing practical experiences for auditing methods, note taking and documentation of audit nonconformities

✅ Allows the student to link the case study to specific ISO 9001:2015 clauses

✅ Provides students with time saving audit note taking concepts

✅ Review and input of case studies to ensure:

• Case study objectives have been met
• Students understand the audit scenario and nonconformances identified
• Audit trails are identified to lead into subsequent case studies

✅ Provides an audit team approach to understanding each auditor’s input and to documenting audit nonconformities

✅ Provides preparation time for a mock exit meeting

✅ Allows students to interact when reviewing root cause analysis, including corrective action effectiveness

Course Agenda

• Requirements and Definitions
  • Identifying new requirements from 2008 to 2015 revision
• Principles of Auditing
  • Characteristics of an Audit
• Auditor Behavior and Competency
  • • Personal Objectives for Auditing
• Responsibilities of the Audit Team
• Audit Program and Structure
  • Objectivity in ISO 9001:2015
  • Process Auditing
  • Management system interfaces
• Process Approach
• Beginning the Audit
• The Audit Process
  • Audit Plans
• Documenting Audit Nonconformitities
• Ending the Audit
  • • Preparation for audit exit meeting
    • Conducting the audit exit meeting
• Audit Follow-up