PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Master the audit of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001

The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform quality management system (QMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits.

Apart from a theoretical basis, the training course also provides examples, exercises, and quizzes to help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits: interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit, principles of auditing, application of audit methods, approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. After attending the eLearning training course, you can take the exam.

If you successfully pass, you can apply for a "PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor" credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to audit a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001.

• Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
• Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits
• Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit

The "PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor" exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
• Domain 2: Quality management system requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program

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.

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
• Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 9001 audit program

• Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
• Section 2: Overview of ISO, management systems, and ISO 9000 family
• Section 3: Certification process
• Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of Quality management
• Section 5: ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS – Clauses 4 to 10
• Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Section 7: The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Section 8: Evidence-based auditing
• Section 9: Risk-based auditing
• Section 10: Initiation of the audit process
• Section 11: Stage 1 audit
• Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Section 13: Stage 2 audit
• Section 14: Communication during the audit
• Section 15: Audit procedures
• Section 16: Creating audit test plans
• Section 17: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Section 18: Audit documentation and quality review
• Section 19: Closing of the audit
• Section 20: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Section 21: Beyond the initial audit
• Section 22: Managing an internal audit program
• Section 23: Closing of the training course

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown 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.

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.
• In addition to the eLearning format, participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Credential requirements summary

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

PECB's ISO 9001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on MyPECB platform. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account. The traditional training course material is available alongside the eLearning videos. This includes the training course materials and a case study. In addition to the lectures and the training course materials, quizzes have been incorporated to increase the interactivity of PECB's training courses.

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

PECB's eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences. Here are some of the main 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, so you can adapt your study pace, time, and location to your schedule instead of having to adapt your schedule to the training course.
• 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.