ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Our ISO 9001 Internal Auditor course
Description
The ISO 9001 Internal 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.
About This Course
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.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you gain the “Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor” credential. This certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a QMS based on ISO 9001.
Learning outcome
By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the foundational 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 foundational 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 programme
Our approach
This training course is participant centred and contains:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
- Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises based on a case study
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Course Overview
- Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of a quality management system
- Module 2 Quality management system (QMS) requirements
- Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles
- Module 4 Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
- Module 5 Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
- Module 6 Closing an ISO 9001 audit
- Module 7 Managing an ISO 9001 Internal audit programme
Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to the quality management system (QMS) and ISO 9001
- Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
- Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the Audit and the Certification exam
Accreditation
Assessment
- All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store.
- Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a foundational understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
What's Included?
Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only)
Course Slide Deck
Official Study Guides
CPD Certificate
The Exam
Who Should Attend?
The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for:
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits on behalf of their organisation bodies
- Professionals wishing to adopt a recognised methodology for conducting audits based on ISO 19011
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
- Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment