ISO 9001:2015 Auditor/Lead Auditor IRCA CQI

Course Objectives:

• To provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct internal and external audits of quality management systems based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

• To help participants understand the principles of auditing, the requirements of the standard, and the process of certification.

• To equip participants with practical skills in planning, conducting, and reporting on audits.

Course Outlines:

• Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems

• Principles of Auditing and auditor responsibilities

• Audit planning, preparation, and execution

• Audit reporting and follow-up

• Conducting audit activities including document review, interviews, and site visits

• Reviewing and evaluating audit findings and reporting

• Understanding the certification process

Course Agenda per Day Topics:

• Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 and quality management systems, principles of auditing and auditor responsibilities, audit planning, preparation, and execution.

• Day 2: Conducting audit activities including document review, interviews, and site visits, reviewing and evaluating audit findings and reporting, audit reporting and follow-up.

• Day 3: Understanding the certification process, practical exercises and case studies.

• Day 4: Advanced auditing skills and techniques, managing an audit program, auditor ethics and professionalism.

• Day 5: Exam preparation and mock audit exercise, course review and evaluation.

Who Should Attend:

• Individuals interested in becoming certified auditors or lead auditors for ISO 9001:2015

• Quality Manager 

• Quality Consultants

• Quality professionals and consultants

• Managers and employees involved in implementing and maintaining a quality management system

• Anyone interested in improving their auditing skills.

Course Duration:

The course is typically delivered over five days, with each day consisting of approximately 8 hours of instruction and activities.