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 500 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?

The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course that aims to help you develop the competence necessary to establish, implement, operate, maintain, and continually improve a QMS. This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS.

By attending this training course, you can help organizations utilize a structured and evidence-based approach for managing the quality of their products and services. Apart from this, you will also learn about the importance of customer focus and benefits of setting the foundations of an organizational culture which enables and supports quality.

The training course is followed by a certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” credential. UKAS accredited and internationally recognized, the “PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your competence to implement a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of the products and services of the organization
• Personnel responsible for meeting customer requirements
• Consultants, advisors, professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
• Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing a QMS
• Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of QMS to ISO 9001 requirements
• Members of QMS implementation and operation teams
• Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and the initiation of a QMS implementation

• Training course objectives and structure
• Overview of ISO, management systems, and ISO 9000 family
• Introduction to quality and QMS based on ISO 9001
• Initiation of the QMS implementation
• Leadership and commitment
• Quality policy
• Roles, responsibilities, and authorities

Module 2: Implementation plan of a QMS

• Context of the organization
• QMS scope
• Actions to address risks and opportunities
• Quality objectives
• Change management
• Resources
• Competence

Module 3: Implementation of a QMS

• Awareness and communication
• Management of documented information
• Requirements for products and services
• Design and development of products and services
• Outsourcing
• Production and service provision
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Module 4: QMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Internal audit
• Management reviews
• Nonconformities and corrective actions
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

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

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 for a QMS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a QMS based on ISO 9001
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” 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: Initiation of a QMS implementation
• Domain 3: Planning of a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001 
• Domain 4: Implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS based on ISO 9001  
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
• Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit 
  

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 credentials in the PECB ISO 9001 certification scheme have the following requirements:

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

1. Drafting a QMS implementation plan
2. Managing or leading a QMS implementation
3. Initiating a QMS implementation project
4. Implementing a QMS
5. Conducting process mapping activities
6. Managing documented information
7. Establishing performance indicators and evaluating the QMS performance
8. Performing continual improvement activities

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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