EN - Self study - PECB Certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor

What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

ISO 55001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Asset Management System (AMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for “PECB Certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor” credentials. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. 

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Asset Management System (AMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master an Asset Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with AMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Asset Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Asset Management

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 55001 and initiation of an AMS

• Course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of asset management
• Initiate the AMS implementation
• Understanding the organization and its context
• Analysis of the existing system

Module 2: Plan the implementation of an AMS

• Leadership and commitment
• AMS scope
• Asset management policy and objectives
• Risk assessment

Module 3: Implementation of a QMS

• Resource management
• Awareness and communication
• Information management
• Documentation management
• Operations management

Module 4: AMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit

• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
• Internal audit
• Management reviews
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Certification process and closing the training

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the operation of an Asset Management System based on ISO 55001 and its principal processes
• Understand the goal, content and correlation between ISO 55001, ISO 55002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 55001 in the context of an AMS audit
• Acquire the competencies to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
• Strengthen personal skills necessary for an auditor to act with due professional care during an audit

Examination

The PECB Certified ISO 37001 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an anti-bribery management system 
• Domain 2: Asset Management Systems (AMS) 
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 55001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 55001 audit 
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 55001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an internal ISO 55001 audit programme
  

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the respective credential. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements of this certification.

The requirements for the “PECB Auditor Certifications” are:

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:

1. Audit planning
2. Managing an audit program
3. Audit interview
4. Drafting audit reports
5. Drafting audit working documents
6. Drafting non-conformity reports
7. Documentation review
8. On-site audit
9. Follow-up on non-conformities
10. Leading an audit team

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

For more information about the ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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