Lead Auditor Quality Management Systems
(ISO 9001:2015)
Internationally recognised Lead Auditor qualification. Learn to conduct and lead internal and external audits against ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. Apply your skills across all industries worldwide.
Course overview
With this qualification, you will become an internationally recognised Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor with a comprehensive understanding of how to conduct and lead both internal and external audits against the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
This course is delivered in onlinve live virtual or classroom learning, broken up into a series of modules followed by scenario type assessment.
What you will be able to do
- — Perform quality management system audits on behalf of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) or Certification Bodies (CBs) for contract work conducting certification audits
- — Assess an organisation’s quality management system against ISO 9001:2015 requirements in the role of a lead auditor
- — Obtain awareness of the processes that an organisation should take to address and correct quality nonconformances
- — Understand the responsibilities of leading an audit team
- — Write, review, and provide feedback on quality management system audit reports
- — Understand processes for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system
- — Document nonconformances within an audit report
Qualification & Recognition
Certificate of Achievement – from HSEPro
ISO 19011:2018 & ISO 9001:2015
Course modules – what you will learn
Auditing modules
- Introduction to Management Systems Auditing
- Managing the Audit Programme
- The Auditor | Competence of the Auditor
- Audit Procedures | Initiating the Audit
- Conducting the Document Review
- Prepare for Audit Activities
- Preparing your Team for Audit Activities
- Conducting Audit Activities
- Leading Audit Activities
- Preparing and Reporting the Audit Report
- Completing the Audit and Conducting Follow‑ups
ISO 9001:2015 content modules
- Introduction to ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 9001 Clause 4 – Context of the organisation
- ISO 9001 Clause 5 – Leadership and worker participation
- ISO 9001 Clause 6 – Planning
- ISO 9001 Clause 7 – Support
- ISO 9001 Clause 8 – Operation
- ISO 9001 Clause 9 – Performance evaluation
- ISO 9001 Clause 10 – Improvement
Course content includes extracts from the standards in the form of clause statements. This course does not include a copy of ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 as they are not required for training completion.
Assessment & Certification
Workshop Assessment
At the end of each module, you are given the opportunity to complete a non‑graded Workshop Assessment before moving on to your final module assessment. These are marked instantly by the tutor and it will be shared to you so you know exactly which content you may need to review further. You can revise the content and complete the workshops as many times as you like. This gets you confident and prepared to do the final module assessment.
Module Assessments
Once you are confident that you have a thorough understanding of the content you can move on to the module assessment. You are given two attempts for the assessment, after which it is locked for review by a tutor to see how we can best help and support you, review contents, review results, and consult with tutor.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the module assessment, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement (RTP) from HSEPro. The certificate demonstrates competence in the requirements of Exemplar Global.
Prerequisites & Course details
No prerequisites required. The course is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to lead auditor competence.
Online live virtual and classroom learning.
Approximately 32 hours (equivalent to 4 days of full‑time study).
12 months from the date of enrolment.
Stable internet connection, modern web browser, and working camera and microphone.
Tutor support available when needed. Assessments are unlocked for additional attempts with tutor assistance.
Frequently asked questions
1. What qualifications will I receive?
You will receive a Certificate of Achievement (RTP) certified by Exemplar Global from HSEPro.
2. Do I need any prior experience in environmental management?
No prerequisites are required. The course is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to lead auditor competence.
3. How long do I have access to the course materials?
You have 12 months of access from the date of enrolment, giving you plenty of time to complete the course.
4. What happens if I fail an assessment?
You receive two attempts at each module assessment. After two unsuccessful attempts, it is locked for tutor review and support.
5. Is this course recognised internationally?
Yes – the certificate is issued by HSEPro and certified by Exemplar Global, an international certification body for auditors. The qualification is accepted worldwide.
6. What is the format of the assessment?
The assessment is a scenario type, invigilated, and completed online as part of the learning process. They are graded, and feedback is provided.
7. Do I need to buy the ISO standards separately?
No – the course content includes extracts from the standards (ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 14001:2015) in the form of clause statements. You do not need to purchase the full standards.
8. How many days can I get the certificate?
The certificate will be prepared within 10 to 15 days from the date of release of the exam result. You will receive an email once the certificate is ready.
9. Can I pause and resume the course?
Yes – if in any point you cannot continue the course, you will have 3 years to complete the training course. If you cannot complete within allocated 3 years, then the training registration will be void and you need to register again.
10. What support is available if I struggle?
Tutor support is available. If you fail an assessment two times, it is locked for review, and a tutor exam result discussion will be provided.
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