EN - eLearning - PECB Certified ISO/IEC 9001 Lead Auditor

As technology continues to evolve rapidly, the way we teach and learn has also changed. These changes have, in turn, led to the creation of new and more efficient tools for learning and education.

PECB eLearning was born as an attempt to tackle the ever-changing needs and requirements of learners today. PECB has created this platform to facilitate the delivery of training courses and make our products accessible from different environments, including the comfort of one’s own. 

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is designed to enable attendants to audit a quality management system (QMS) based on the requirements of ISO 9001.

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 fees are included in the exam price. 
• Training course content in video format
  
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes. 
• An attendance record 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 
  

Meet the trainers

Our eLearning training courses have been catered to meet each individual’s needs and have been designed with the aim of eliminating geographical and time barriers. Each eLearning training course is delivered by experienced Trainers from all around the world, and is divided into several video sections and subsections. Videos contain animations to support what the trainer is lecturing — the animations correspond to the sections provided in in the traditional mode of training. To keep our candidates engaged, we have incorporated quizzes into our eLearning training courses

How does the eLearning experience look like?

Our ISO 9001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account.

In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercises correction key files will also be available).

Quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.

• Take the training course

• Access the materials on KATE
• Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams (including online)

 See how training looks like

How can you benefit from the PECB eLearning experience? 

Our eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. 

Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience: 

• The entire training course and examination is carried out electronically (hence the “e” in eLearning), so all you need in order to access these training courses is a device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone), working internet access, and the KATE application 
• Having access to the training courses 24/7 enables you to dictate the pace of your study. You do not have to worry about schedules, traveling, and accommodation, or having to take days off from work 
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as you need them
• Every training course consists of several video sections This was done with the sole purpose of making the information easy to receive and process  

Simply put, the eLearning training courses are a convenient way to effectively enhance your professional skills. Your virtual classroom now is KATE!

Why should you attend?  

The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform quality management system (QMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits. 

Apart from a theoretical basis, the training course also provides examples, exercises, and quizzes to help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits: interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit, principles of auditing, application of audit methods, approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. 

After attending the eLearning training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to audit a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001

Who should attend?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits in 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 

Training course structure

Learning objectives

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

• 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 the 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

Examination

 The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). It covers the following competency 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
  

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

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 credentials and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

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

1. Planning an audit
2. Managing an audit program
3. Drafting audit reports
4. Drafting nonconformity reports
5. Drafting audit work documents
6. Reviewing documented information
7. Conducting on-site audit
8. Following up on nonconformities
9. Leading an audit team 

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