ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
A professional credential for auditing quality management systems against ISO 9001:2015, covering the process approach, the PDCA cycle, risk-based thinking and how to plan, run and report an audit. Aimed at internal auditors and quality managers.
Why Take It
It shows the holder can interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements and lead an audit that supports compliance and continual improvement, which is what organisations need from quality and compliance staff.
Who It's For
- Internal auditors
- Quality managers
- Compliance professionals
- Anyone wanting to audit against ISO 9001:2015
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain how a quality management system operates under the process approach
- Apply the process approach, the PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking to a QMS
- Interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements within the high-level structure
- Plan an ISO 9001 audit
- Conduct an audit using recognised auditing techniques
- Report audit findings to support compliance and improvement
What the Syllabus Covers
- Quality management systems based on ISO 9001:2015
- Process approach
- PDCA (PHVA) cycle
- Risk-based thinking
- ISO 9001:2015 requirements and the high-level structure
- Audit planning, execution and reporting
Exam and Credential
- Questions
- 40
- Time Allowed
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice
- Pass Mark
- 32 out of 40 (80%)
- Delivery
- Online; proctoring at the participant's discretion
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Digital Badge
- Yes
- Valid For
- 3 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites.