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ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course
Have you decided that you want to perform audits of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems? Take this online course to learn all about ISO 45001, and get the auditor training you need to become certified as an ISO 45001 certification auditor. You don’t need any prior certification audit skills, and you don’t need to know anything about Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — this course is designed especially for beginners.
Once you have finished the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training and passed the exam, you will receive an official certificate acknowledging your competencies in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, audits, and leading audit teams.
There are three parts to this course: the first includes video lectures, the second is an interactive workshop, and the third is the online exam. Completing each part will move you further down the path to becoming a certified ISO 45001 certification auditor. Read on to learn about each part of the course, and how it will prepare you for certification as an ISO 45001 lead auditor.

Mark Hammar & Garry Cornell
Course language: English
Course Curriculum
Introduction | |||
Introduction to the course | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 45001 | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
What is ISO 45001? | 00:00:00 | ||
Structure of ISO 45001 | 00:00:00 | ||
What is the Occupational Health & Safety Management System? | 00:00:00 | ||
Implementing ISO 45001 requirements – The PDCA process | 00:00:00 | ||
Implementing ISO 45001 as a project | 00:00:00 | ||
Documenting an ISO 45001 OHSMS | 00:00:00 | ||
ISO 45001 Benefits | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification FAQs | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 2 - Leadership, Planning, & Support | |||
Introduction and suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Understanding your organization and its context | 00:00:00 | ||
Understanding the needs and expectations of workers and other interested parties | 00:00:00 | ||
Determining the scope of the OHSMS & OH&S Management System | 00:00:00 | ||
Leadership and commitment | 00:00:00 | ||
OH&S Policy | 00:00:00 | ||
Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities | 00:00:00 | ||
Consultation and participation of workers | 00:00:00 | ||
Actions to address risks and opportunities (overview) | 00:00:00 | ||
OH&S objectives | 00:00:00 | ||
Resources & Competences | 00:00:00 | ||
Awareness | 00:00:00 | ||
Communication | 00:00:00 | ||
Documented information | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 3 - Hazard Identification, the Hierarchy of Controls, and Operation of the OHSMS | |||
Introduction and suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Actions to address risks and opportunities (General) | 00:00:00 | ||
Hazard identification | 00:00:00 | ||
Assessment of OH&S risks and other risks to the OHSMS | 00:00:00 | ||
Assessment of OH&S opportunities and other opportunities for the OHSMS | 00:00:00 | ||
Determination of legal and other requirements | 00:00:00 | ||
Planning action | 00:00:00 | ||
Operational planning and control | 00:00:00 | ||
Management of change and procurement | 00:00:00 | ||
Emergency preparedness and response | 00:00:00 | ||
Operating the OHSMS | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 4 - The Check and Act Phases | |||
Introduction and suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation | 00:00:00 | ||
Evaluation of Compliance | 00:00:00 | ||
Internal audit | 00:00:00 | ||
Management review | 00:00:00 | ||
Improvement | 00:00:00 | ||
Incidents, Nonconformities, and corrective actions | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 5 - Auditing basics | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Auditor assumptions | 00:00:00 | ||
Techniques for finding evidence | 00:00:00 | ||
Sampling the records | 00:00:00 | ||
Interviewing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
The audit findings | 00:00:00 | ||
Nonconformities | 00:00:00 | ||
Observations | 00:00:00 | ||
Internal vs. external audit | 00:00:00 | ||
Annual audit program | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit plan for an individual audit | 00:00:00 | ||
Creation of the checklist | 00:00:00 | ||
Internal audit report | 00:00:00 | ||
Corrective action requests and corrective action follow-up | 00:00:00 | ||
Recording the evidence | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 6 - Understanding auditing standards | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
What is certification? | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification process | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification of integrated management systems | 00:00:00 | ||
Introduction to accreditation and ISO 17021 | 00:00:00 | ||
Competences of lead auditors required by ISO 17021-1 | 00:00:00 | ||
Introduction to International Accreditation Forum (IAF) documents | 00:00:00 | ||
Introduction to ISO 19011 | 00:00:00 | ||
Principles of auditing | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 7 - Understanding audit roles and responsibilities | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit Team Leader / Lead Auditor | 00:00:00 | ||
Auditor | 00:00:00 | ||
Technical Specialist | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification Reviewer | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit Client | 00:00:00 | ||
Management Team | 00:00:00 | ||
Auditee | 00:00:00 | ||
Hosts / Guides | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 8 - Planning the audits | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit criteria and objectives | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit scope | 00:00:00 | ||
Selecting audit methods | 00:00:00 | ||
Sampling evidence in audits | 00:00:00 | ||
Types of remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
Deciding when to use remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
Planning the use of remote auditing techniques | 00:00:00 | ||
Selecting the audit team | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing audit risks | 00:00:00 | ||
Preparing the audit plan | 00:00:00 | ||
Allocating audit activities to auditors | 00:00:00 | ||
Making contact with the audit client | 00:00:00 | ||
Preparation of audit resources | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 9 - Managing the audit process | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Opening meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing site visits | 00:00:00 | ||
Interviews | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit evidence requests | 00:00:00 | ||
Debriefing sessions | 00:00:00 | ||
Dealing with conflicts | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 10 - Managing your audit team | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
The importance of managing your audit team | 00:00:00 | ||
Communication with the team before the audit | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing audit progress | 00:00:00 | ||
Team meetings | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing audit findings | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing audit records | 00:00:00 | ||
What to do when you hit problems | 00:00:00 | ||
Evaluating your audit management | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Module 11 - Completing a successful audit | |||
Introduction & suggested reading | 00:00:00 | ||
Audit findings | 00:00:00 | ||
How to reach audit conclusions | 00:00:00 | ||
Planning the closing meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
Holding an effective closing meeting | 00:00:00 | ||
Dealing with feedback at closing meetings | 00:00:00 | ||
Effective audit report writing | 00:00:00 | ||
Post-audit activities, corrections, and correction actions | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification review process | 00:00:00 | ||
Related documentation | 00:00:00 | ||
Recap quiz | 00:00:00 | ||
Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate | 00:00:00 |
The 11 modules in the video lectures portion of this ISO 45001 training are available for absolutely no cost. Each module contains several video lectures and quizzes for enhancing your skills and to help you get ready for certification audits of a management system. You can read about the content of each module in the curriculum above. All of the video lectures are recorded, meaning that you are free to take the course at home, at work, or anywhere else, whenever it is convenient.
Course instruction is provided by Garry Cornell and Mark Hammar. Garry has extensive experience working with ISO standards in various capacities, including as a senior manager, a consultant, and a management system certification auditor. He has worked with a wide range of companies all over the world, helping them with their ISO standard implementation projects and their efforts toward continual improvement of their management systems. Mark has broad experience in ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100. He is the author of numerous articles and an experienced trainer and academic instructor on various subjects related to quality management and ISO standards.

Type: Online video lectures
Course language: English
We know you’re not going to develop all of the necessary skills for ISO 45001 auditing through watching videos. That’s why we designed a one-day, interactive workshop where you can acquire practical knowledge about performing management system certification audits. Through an online workshop via webinar, you will enjoy enhanced learning opportunities through roleplay, case studies, and other activities. You will also work on developing the soft skills needed to prepare for the certification exam, and to excel as a certification auditor.
Check out the list of dates to see if one is convenient for you. You can attend the online workshop from home, your office, or anywhere else.

Duration: 1-day workshop
Type: Online webinar
Workshop language: English
After you finish watching the video lectures and attending the workshop, you will be ready to take the final step: the certification exam. You can take this online exam from your home, your office, or any other place that is convenient for you.
You will receive your certificate once you successfully pass the test. This certification is highly regarded, serving as evidence that you are competent to perform certification audits according to ISO 45001.
The fee for the exam is included in the price of the workshop, and you will have access to the exam after you schedule your workshop.

Number of questions: 92
Type: Online proctored exam
Exam language: English
Benefits of getting the certificate
The certificate of competence proves that you attended the auditor training course, and that you passed the exam certified by ASIC. This ensures that you understand and can apply the knowledge you gained in each of the course's modules.
How to get certified?
It's simple:
1) Watch complete videos of all lectures, and answer all practice exams.
2) Attend the workshop.
3) Pass the online exam.
Bonuses with the certificate
Once you purchase the certificate, you will receive the following bonuses:

Internal Audit Checklist (Word document)
The purpose of this document is to provide a list of questions in order to help you perform an internal audit against ISO 45001. For each clause or control from the standard, the checklist provides one or more questions that should be asked during the audit in order to verify the implementation.

Course Script (PDF)
If you decide to purchase the exam you will get the PDF script from the course completely free. The script includes everything said in the videos and all quizzes.
This way, you can access the course materials any time you like, making it much easier to practice and prepare for the exam.

Free exam retake
Once you purchase the exam, you will be able to retake it.
This means, if you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you can retake it one time, free of charge.
There is no mandatory waiting period between the two attempts.

Practice Exam
You can use these exams to test your knowledge and familiarize yourself with the exam environment.
The result from practice exam does not have any effect on the results from the final exam.
Course Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
After you have completed all the video lectures and participated in the workshop, you will have access to the certification exam. Upon successful completion (after passing the exam), you will receive the certificate.
The exam, as well as the whole course, is done completely online, from your office, your home, or any other place convenient for you. By the way, during the exam we use an online proctoring service that will ask for proof of your identity, and make sure that you have taken the exam with no external help.
No, this course was developed for beginners, so you don’t need any prior knowledge of ISO 45001 or experience with management system audits.
No, you can take as much time as you need to watch the course videos. You should, however, try to watch all auditor training videos within three to four weeks to realize the most benefit from them.
You may access the recorded video lectures at any time, along with the quizzes, extra reading materials, and other activities.
We need to cover our costs somehow :). We provide our video lectures at no cost to you, but there is a fee to attend the workshop, take the certification exam, and receive the certificate. However, this fee is far less than the average price to attend comparable courses in a classroom environment. Plus, after making your payment, you will have access to a PDF download containing scripts from all of the video lectures, along with activity questions, practice exams, and links to helpful articles – everything you need to prepare for the certification exam.
To participate in the online workshop, we will send you a special link to connect to the Zoom. All you need is a computer with microphone and speakers.
To attend the workshop, you will need to complete all of the video lectures.
The course is available on any PC, Mac, or mobile device, using a broadband internet connection and any popular browser (like Mozilla, Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Safari).
The materials available in this course (the pre-recorded video lectures, quizzes, extra readings, practice exams, and other activities), along with the skills you learn during the workshop, are the only things you will need to successfully pass the certification exam and receive your certificate.
If you do decide to pay to access the exam, in addition to the opportunity to attend the auditor training videos and the online workshop, you will receive a bonus PDF that includes the scripts from all of the video lectures, extra quiz questions, links to helpful reading materials, and access to the practice exams – making your exam preparation that much easier!