PECB ISO 9001 Foundation eLearning Training Course

Learn the concepts of quality and quality management, and gain an overall understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system (QMS).

ISO 9001 Foundation is a two-day training course, which focuses on the concepts of quality and quality management, and provides an overall explanation of ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system (QMS). In this training course, you will be acquainted with the various aspects of a QMS based on ISO 9001, such as the role of top management, risks and opportunities, quality policy, processes that shape product and service provision activities, requirements for performance evaluation, and the importance of continual improvement.

After completing this course, you will be eligible to take the exam. Upon passing you can apply for the "Certificate Holder in ISO 9001 Foundation" designation.

This certificate demonstrates that you have a general knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and enables you to be part of QMS implementation projects.

• Managers and consultants seeking to know more about quality management
• Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
• Individuals engaged in or responsible for quality management activities in their organization
• Individuals wishing to pursue a career in quality management

The "PECB ISO 9001 Foundation" exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management and a QMS based on ISO 9001
• Domain 2: ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system – Clauses 4 to 10

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

• Describe the quality management concepts, principles, and definitions
• Explain the main ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system
• Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 9001

• Section 1: Training course objectives
• Section 2: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
• Section 3: Context of the organization
• Section 4: Leadership
• Section 5: Planning
• Section 6: Support for the QMS
• Section 7: Operation
• Section 8: Performance evaluation
• Section 9: Improvement
• Section 10: Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Section 11: Closing of the training

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• PECB will provide over 200 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
• An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Credential requirements summary

PECB's ISO 9001 Foundation eLearning training course is delivered on MyPECB platform. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account. In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and correction key files will also be available). Additionally, quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.

• Take the training course
• Access the materials on MyPECB
• Take the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams

PECB's eLearning training courses are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners with different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. Key benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:

• Both the training course and the examination are conducted fully online. Thus, all you need is an electronic device, and internet access
• The training course is available 24/7, allowing you to adapt your study pace, time, and location to your schedule.
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as needed.
• Every training course consists of several video sections.