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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course

Prepares auditors to plan, conduct, report and follow up quality management system audits against ISO 9001:2015, using risk-based and process-based methods.

QRA · Quality Auditing, Risk & ImprovementAll Levels#2715ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Quality Management & Operational ExcellenceCategories:Quality Auditing, Risk & Improvement

Course Overview

The ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on quality management system audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and established auditing principles. The course covers the structure and requirements of ISO 9001:2015, risk-based thinking, process-based auditing, audit planning, evidence collection, interview techniques, nonconformity identification, and audit reporting. Participants learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of quality management systems, assess compliance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Through practical exercises, audit simulations, and case studies, participants develop the capabilities required to lead audit teams, manage audit activities, communicate findings professionally, and verify corrective actions. The programme is suitable for professionals seeking to strengthen their auditing competence and support effective quality management system implementation.

Learning Objectives

  • Interpret the requirements and structure of ISO 9001:2015.
  • Explain the principles and responsibilities of quality management system auditing.
  • Apply risk-based thinking and process-based auditing techniques.
  • Develop audit programmes, plans, checklists, and schedules.
  • Conduct opening meetings, interviews, and closing meetings effectively.
  • Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence.
  • Identify and classify nonconformities against defined requirements.
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports.
  • Lead audit teams and manage audit activities professionally.
  • Evaluate corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for quality managers, quality assurance professionals, internal auditors, compliance specialists, process owners, management system coordinators, and professionals responsible for implementing, maintaining, or auditing quality management systems. It is also suitable for consultants, engineers, operations managers, and professionals working in government entities, manufacturing, oil and gas, engineering, construction, logistics, banking, and service organizations who need to develop advanced ISO 9001:2015 auditing skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain ISO 9001:2015 requirements and their practical application.
  • Apply auditing principles, including integrity, impartiality, and evidence-based evaluation.
  • Prepare audit programmes and detailed audit plans.
  • Develop audit checklists based on process requirements and identified risks.
  • Conduct structured interviews and gather verifiable audit evidence.
  • Evaluate conformity and identify nonconformities objectively.
  • Document audit findings and classify nonconformities appropriately.
  • Prepare comprehensive audit reports and communicate conclusions.
  • Coordinate audit teams and manage audit activities.
  • Review corrective action plans and verify their implementation and effectiveness.

Course Outline

Day 1

ISO 9001:2015 Requirements and Audit Fundamentals

  • Introduction to quality management systems and ISO 9001:2015.
  • Structure of the standard and the process approach.
  • Understanding organizational context and interested parties.
  • Leadership, quality policy, and responsibilities.
  • Risk-based thinking and quality objectives.
  • Overview of auditing principles and auditor responsibilities.
  • Practical exercise: Review selected ISO 9001:2015 clauses and identify applicable audit evidence.
Day 2

Audit Planning and Preparation

  • Establishing audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
  • Developing risk-based audit programmes and schedules.
  • Preparing audit plans and checklists.
  • Reviewing documented information before the audit.
  • Selecting audit samples and determining evidence requirements.
  • Assigning responsibilities within the audit team.
  • Practical exercise: Prepare an audit plan and checklist for a selected process.
Day 3

Conducting the Audit and Collecting Evidence

  • Managing opening meetings and establishing communication arrangements.
  • Conducting interviews and asking effective audit questions.
  • Observing activities and reviewing records.
  • Sampling techniques and verification of objective evidence.
  • Auditing processes and their interactions.
  • Maintaining impartiality and managing difficult audit situations.
  • Practical exercise: Conduct a simulated process audit and document the evidence collected.
Day 4

Audit Findings, Nonconformities, and Reporting

  • Evaluating evidence against audit criteria.
  • Identifying conformity, nonconformity, and improvement opportunities.
  • Classifying and documenting nonconformities with supporting evidence.
  • Writing clear and objective audit findings.
  • Preparing audit conclusions and formal reports.
  • Conducting closing meetings and communicating results.
  • Practical exercise: Review sample findings, formulate nonconformity statements, and prepare an audit report.
Day 5

Corrective Actions, Follow-Up, and Lead Auditor Practice

  • Understanding correction, corrective action, and root cause analysis.
  • Evaluating corrective action plans.
  • Verifying implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Managing audit follow-up and closure.
  • Leading audit teams and resolving differences in audit judgments.
  • Professional conduct, confidentiality, and auditor competence.
  • Final workshop: Lead a simulated audit from planning and evidence collection through reporting, corrective action review, and follow-up.

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