This course provides thorough training on the implementation of ISO 9001 standard, all its requirements and required skills necessary to effectively complete an internal and external (i.e. first, second and third party) audit from the auditor’s point of view. The course is designed in a practical way to ensure that the auditor acquires all the necessary techniques required to confidently and effectively manage an audit exercise, both internal and external.

This course consists of all necessary information to enable you understand all requirements of ISO 9001 standard and to perform a complete ISO 9001 audit in a supplier’s facility, as well as, in behalf of a certification body. You will acquire cutting-edge techniques and skills to plan and confidently carry out internal and external audits in line with ISO 19011 requirements and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

The course exposes you to key techniques in ISO/IEC 17024 standard, ISO 19011 - Guidelines for auditing management systems standard, ISO/IEC 17021 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, ISO/IEC 17025 – Requirements for testing and calibration laboratories standard and ISO 10012-1-Quality assurance requirements for measuring equipment — Part 1: Metrological confirmation system for measuring equipment standard. At the end of this course, you would have acquired the necessary skills that will enable you conduct effective remote audit, from anywhere across the world.

You will understand the role of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) with respect to certification bodies. You will acquire capabilities and competencies in auditing organizations based on best practices.