Course agenda

Duration: 5 days

Day 1 | Introduction to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001

Course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
Quality Management System (QMS)

Day 2 | Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and risk
Initiating the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)

Day 3 | On-site audit activities

Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports

Day 4 | Closing the audit

Audit documentation and quality review
Closing the audit
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Competence, evaluation and closing the training

Day 5 | Certification Exam

PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

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:

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

Certification

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 22301 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Two years (One year in quality management)	200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Five years (Two years in quality management)	300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent	Ten years (Seven years in quality management)	1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

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.