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ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Course

Course Curriculum

Introduction
Introduction to the course 00:00:00
Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 9001
Introduction to Module 1 00:00:00
What is ISO 9001? 00:00:00
The structure of ISO 9001 00:00:00
How ISO 9001 works 00:00:00
Quality management principles in ISO 9001 00:00:00
Introduction to the Quality Management System 00:00:00
Implementing ISO 9001 requirements 00:00:00
Implementing ISO 9001 as a project 00:00:00
Documenting ISO 9001 requirements 00:00:00
ISO 9001 Benefits 00:00:00
Your next steps 00:00:00
Certification FAQs 00:00:00
Recap quiz 00:00:00
Module 2 - Establishing the QMS: Context, direction and leadership
Introduction to Module 2 00:00:00
Understanding your organization and its context [clause 4.1] 00:00:00
Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties [clause 4.2] 00:00:00
Determining the scope of the QMS [clause 4.3] 00:00:00
Establishing the QMS and its processes: the process approach [clause 4.4] 00:00:00
Leadership and commitment [clause 5.1] 00:00:00
Quality Policy [clause 5.2] 00:00:00
Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities [clause 5.3] 00:00:00
Your next steps 00:00:00
Recap quiz 00:00:00
Module 3 - Planning and enabling the QMS
Introduction to Module 3 00:00:00
Addressing risks and opportunities [clause 6.1] 00:00:00
Quality objectives [clause 6.2] 00:00:00
Planning of changes [clause 6.3] 00:00:00
Resources, people and organizational knowledge [clauses 7.1.1, 7.1.2 and 7.1.6] 00:00:00
Infrastructure and process environment [clauses 7.1.3 and 7.1.4] 00:00:00
Monitoring and measuring resources [clauses 7.1.5] 00:00:00
Competence [clause 7.2] 00:00:00
Awareness [clause 7.3] 00:00:00
Communication [clause 7.4] 00:00:00
Documented information [clause 7.5] 00:00:00
Your Next Steps 00:00:00
Recap Quiz 00:00:00
Module 4 - Operating the QMS
Introduction to Module 4 00:00:00
Operational planning and control [clause 8.1] 00:00:00
Requirements for products and services [clause 8.2] 00:00:00
Design and development of planning and inputs [clause 8.3] 00:00:00
Design and development controls, outputs and changes [clause 8.3] 00:00:00
Control of externally provided processes, products and services [clause 8.4] 00:00:00
Control of production and service provision [clause 8.5] 00:00:00
Post production activities [clauses 8.5 and 8.6] 00:00:00
Control of nonconforming outputs [clause 8.7] 00:00:00
Operating the QMS [clause 8] 00:00:00
Your next steps 00:00:00
Recap quiz 00:00:00
Module 5 - Evaluating and Improving the QMS
Introduction to Module 5 00:00:00
Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation [clause 9.1] 00:00:00
Internal audit [clause 9.2] 00:00:00
Management review [clause 9.3] 00:00:00
Continual Improvement [clause 10.1] 00:00:00
Nonconformities and corrective actions [clause 10.2] 00:00:00
Your next steps 00:00:00
Recap quiz 00:00:00
Module 6 - Auditing basics
Introduction to Module 6 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - Planning the audit
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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - 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
Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate 00:00:00
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