CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Training Course (PR328)

Level Lead auditor Duration 4 days

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This CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course (PR328) offers a comprehensive overview of ISO 9001:2015. It looks in depth at internationally recognized auditing standards.

Using innovative techniques to make the most of this step on your learning journey, you will develop skills to plan, carry out, measure, and follow up an ISO 9001:2015 audit. With support from expert tutors, you’ll gain a firm understanding of the latest developments while building on what you already know about ISO 9001:2015.

With your new skills, you’ll be able to perform first, second and third-party quality management system audits, in line with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018. On successful completion of the written exam, you’ll leave with an internationally recognized auditing qualification.

CQI and IRCA course reference number: (PR328)

How will you benefit?

This course will help you:

Identify the aims and benefits of an ISO 9001:2015 audit
Interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements for audit application
Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management
Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use
Build stakeholder confidence by managing processes in line with the latest requirements
Meet training requirements for CQI and IRCA certification

On completion, successful delegates will have the knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.

Knowledge:

Explain the purpose of:
- A QMS
- QMS standards
- Management system audit
- Third-party certification
- Business benefits
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up a QMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
Skills:

Have the skills to:
- Plan
- Conduct
- Report, and
- Follow-up an audit of a QMS to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 9001 and in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
This course is suitable for anyone who is and will be leading auditing, maintaining, or overseeing an ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management System, as well as those seeking to develop competence to become a management system lead auditor.
As part of our accreditation with CQI and IRCA, BSI must demonstrate that delegates have the necessary prior knowledge to attend this course. The requirements of the standard are not explained in the Lead Auditor Course. Therefore, you will be provided with the link to a Prior Knowledge Check that must be completed before attending.

(Essential) You should already have a good knowledge of ISO 9001:2026 requirements, and the key principles of a QMS. If not, we strongly recommend you attend our ISO 9001:2026 Requirements course, or equivalent. It will also help if you have attended an internal auditor course, or have experience with conducting internal or supplier audits.
On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.
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ISO 9001:2026 is the most widely recognized quality management standard in the world, which helps ensure that your customers get consistent, good-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.

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CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Training Course (PR328)

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