ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course

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Course Overview

What is this course

In today’s results-driven business environment, quality is a strategic imperative rather than an optional objective. The ISO 9001:2015 standard provides a globally recognised framework for establishing and maintaining effective Quality Management Systems (QMS), enabling organisations to deliver consistent performance and improve customer satisfaction.

The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals who want to develop advanced competence in auditing and overseeing quality management frameworks. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, perform, manage, and report on QMS audits with confidence and accuracy.

ISO 9001:2015 represents the current version of the ISO 9001 standard, defining the requirements for a robust and effective quality management system. The standard promotes a process-based methodology, risk-based thinking, and a culture of continual improvement, helping organisations strengthen operational control and align their processes with customer and regulatory expectations.

Lead Auditors play a critical role in ensuring that organisations comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. They are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of management systems, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Their work directly supports organisational transparency, compliance, and performance optimisation.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course in the Workplace should meet the following entry criteria to ensure they have the foundational knowledge and practical background required for this advanced qualification:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration.
  • A secondary school qualification or equivalent is required; a background in quality, engineering, or business is advantageous.
  • Prior experience in quality management, auditing, compliance, or management systems is recommended but not mandatory.
  • Learners must have a sufficient level of English to read, write, speak, and understand technical documentation and audit reports.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report and follow up on an ISO 9001:2015 audit. This course is intended for individuals who have a basic understanding of quality management systems and wish to become a lead auditor. The course is also suitable for individuals who are responsible for conducting internal audits of their organization’s quality management system.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Overview of quality management systems
  • Benefits of implementing a quality management system
  • Principles of ISO 9001:2015
  • Structure of ISO 9001:2015
  • Requirements of ISO 9001:2015

Learning Outcomes:

  • Definition and principles of auditing
  • Types of audits
  • Audit objectives and criteria
  • Roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
  • Planning and preparation for an audit
  • Conducting an audit

Learning Outcomes:

  • Opening meeting
  • Document review
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Observation and note-taking
  • Recording non-conformities
  • Closing meeting

Learning Outcomes:

  • Writing audit reports
  • Corrective action and follow-up
  • Verification of corrective actions
  • Closing out non-conformities

Learning Outcomes:

  • Developing an audit program
  • Audit program management
  • Evaluating the audit program
  • Continual improvement of the audit program

Learning Outcomes:

  • Certification bodies and accreditation
  • The certification process
  • Maintaining certification
  • Surveillance audits

Course Features

4-12 Months

6 Mandatory Units

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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