ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training

Module 0 - Introduction

0.1 About the course
 
This online ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training is provided free. It reflects what you will typically learn at any formal accredted lead auditor training course provided by a Registrar or certification body. What is missing is the direct interaction between the instructor and the student which is vital to such training. Direct interaction provides explanation of details, finer points and answers to questions.

Should you take this course? To learn more about who should take this course read - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training FAQ

However, should you decide to become an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and take a formal accredited course, the online ISO 9001 auditor training material provided here will give you significant insight and detail to ensure your success.

Formal ISO 9000 Lead Auditor training covers five days (40 hours in-class time) and is designed for students who have had a prior review of the ISO 9001:2000 standard and some audit experience. This background will enable students to better appreciate and learn the principles and practices of effective quality management system auditing in accordance with ISO 19011, which is the ISO auditing standard for quality and environmental management systems.
 
It is equally suitable for personnel wishing to carry out first party (internal auditing), second party (external auditing ‑ suppliers) and third party (on behalf of one organization on another) audits.

The accredted ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training formal course typically requires formal classroom sessions, exercises in small teams and open forum discussions. In order to gain the greatest benefit from the formal course, it is recommended that students reside at the course venue for the duration of the course. The closest similar experience, this online training will provide is plenty of exercises to test your learning

ISO 9001 Training - While some specific industrial examples may be utilized, the course places no particular emphasis on any industry. It is as relevant to service as it is to the manufacturing industry. I

The course is prepared in nine modules within an overall framework that complies with the requirements of ISO 19011. To get the most out of this on-line ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course, you should take notes and reread each module more than once. Don't forget to do all the exercises provided at the end of this course.

Throughout this ISO 9001 lead auditor training material, reference is made to the ISO 9001 Standard and other supporting standards. It is very important that you read these reference documents as they go hand in hand with this course and essential to passing the formal ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Course should you take it.

Module 0
Introduction
About The Course
Course Learning Objectives
Student Assessment
 
Module 1
Fundamentals Of Quality Management Systems
Quality
Quality Management
Quality Management Principles
 
Module 2
QMS Standards And ISO 9001:2000 Overview
Quality Management Standards
Process Model And Continual Improvement
The Systems Approach To Quality Management
ISO 9001:2000 Requirements
Quality System Documentation
 
Module 3
QMS Audits
Key Audit Definitions And Concepts
Types Of Audits
The Auditor Within The Audit System
Principles Of Auditing
RAB Accreditation Program
RAB/IATCA Code Of Conduct
Registration Process
Audit Perspectives
 
Module 4
Managing An Audit Program
Audit Program Process Flow - Plan, Do, Check, Act
Authority For Audit Program
Establishing The Audit Program
Implementing The Audit Program
Program Monitoring And Review
 
Module 5
Audit Activities
Initiating The Audit
Local Customs And Culture
Conducting Documentation Review
Preparing For On-Site Activities
Audit Strategies And Audit Plan
Checklist Preparation – Process Approach

Module 6
Audit Activities – Conducting On-site Audits
Opening Meeting
Communicating During The Audit
Collecting And Verifying Information
Generating Audit Evidence
Recording Non-Conformities
Reaction Of Auditees
Audit Conclusions
Closing Meeting
Closing Meeting Scenarios
 
Module 7
Audit Activities - Reporting
Audit Reports And Records
Approving And Distributing The Audit Report
Close Out
 
Module 8
First, Second And Third Party Audits – A Perspective
First Party Audits
Second Party Audits
Third Party Audits
 
Module 9
Auditor Competence Requirements
Personal Attributes
Knowledge And Skills
Education, Work, Training And Audit Experience
Maintenance And Improvement Of Competence
 
Appendices
Appendix A – Glossary Of Terms
Appendix B – References

Practice Exam Questions And Exercises

Exercise 1 - Multiple Choice Questions
Exercise 2 - Multiple Choice Questions
Exercise 3 - Multiple Choice Questions
Exercise 4 - Short Essay Questions
Exercise 5 - Long Essay Questions
Exercise 6 - Handling Audit Situations
Exercise 7 - Writing Nonconformities

"Understanding ISO 9001" provides a detailed explanation of each ISO 9001 clause (requirements).

ISO 9001 FAQ provides answers to commonly asked questions about the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.