ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Overview

Prerequisites: None

Overview

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 to maintain quality, enhance efficiency, and stay competitive. Effective auditing is the backbone of a strong Quality Management System (QMS), and skilled lead auditors play a critical role in driving continuous improvement.

This interactive, live-online ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct, manage, and lead audits with confidence. Recognized by Exemplar Global , this course prepares you to interpret ISO 9001 requirements, assess compliance, and drive meaningful improvements in any organization.

Guided by expert instructors, you’ll explore every phase of the audit process, including:

• Understanding ISO 9001:2015 requirements and quality management principles
• Audit planning, scheduling, and preparation
• Conducting opening and closing meetings
• Reviewing documentation, records, and processes
• Interviewing auditees and gathering objective evidence
• Identifying and reporting nonconformities
• Implementing corrective actions and follow-up procedures

This hands-on ISO 9001 lead auditor training program is designed to actively involve and equip participants with essential auditing skills. By engaging in real-world exercises, role-playing activities, and in-depth case studies, you will enhance your grasp of auditing concepts while gaining the confidence to implement them successfully in any environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Quality Managers
• Management Representatives
• Audit Program Managers
• Lead Auditor Candidates
• Those involved in designing a QMS for their organizations
• Internal Auditors
• Quality Consultants
• Top Management
• Managers who are audited in QMS audits
• Anyone looking to improve their organization’s quality management system

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Objectives

• Develop the knowledge and skills required to become a Lead Auditor.
• Improve your understanding of the international standard.
• Learn how to audit to the requirements of the Standard and to your own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conform to the auditing practices outlined in ISO 19011.
• Fulfill the education requirements of the Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor program.

Agenda

Day 1

Part 1: Course Introduction

Part 2: History of Quality Management

Part 3: AQMS Objectives Quiz

Part 4: In-depth Review of Standard

Day 2

Part 1: Learning Game on Pre-assignment

Part 2: Exercise: Audit Case Studies

Part 3: Test on Standard

Part 4: Review Test

Part 5: AU Module – Part 1. Intro to Auditing

Part 6: Test on Part 1 / Review Test

Part 7: Part 2. Preparing for an Audit

Day 3

Part 1: Test on Part 2 / Review Test

Part 2: Part 3. Conducting the Audit

Part 3: Test on Part 3 / Review Test

Part 4: Audit Role Play Exercise 1

Part 5: Part 4. Completing the Audit

Part 6: Test on Part 4 / Review Test

Part 7: Exercise: Writing Audit Findings

Day 4

Part 1: TL Unit: Leading an Audit Team

Part 2: Audit Role Play Exercise 2

Part 3: Exercise: Conducting a Closing Meeting

Part 4: Writing the Audit Report

Part 5: Test on TL Unit / Review Test

Part 6: Conclusion & Evaluations

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training (Live-Online)

Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 3 • CEU Hours: 2.4

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST