ISO 9001 : 2015 - Certified Lead Auditor

Certification Overview

ISO 9001 : 2015 - Certified Lead Auditor

Exam Code: ISO9K15-CLA

The ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor certification is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on Quality Management System (QMS) audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011 guidelines. This certification provides a thorough understanding of the ISO 9001 standard, including its principles, requirements, process approach, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement. Participants gain practical auditing techniques needed to evaluate organizational processes, identify nonconformities, and assess the effectiveness of quality management systems.

This certification is ideal for individuals seeking to perform first-, second-, or third-party audits or to advance their careers in quality management and compliance. It enhances professional credibility and supports organizations in achieving consistent product and service quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. By earning the ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor credential, professionals demonstrate their ability to lead audit teams, support certification audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across diverse industries.

What is the difference between the Lead Implementer & Lead Auditor certification?

  • Lead Implementer Certification enables participants to develop an expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Management System based on ISO.
  • Lead Auditor certification enables participants to develop the expertise needed to audit a Management System and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (28 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

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The ISO 9001 : 2015 - Certified Lead Auditor Certificate is valid for life.

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  • Don't say: "ISO certified" or "ISO certification"
  • DO say: "ISO 9001:2008 certified" or "ISO 9001:2008 certification" (for example).

N/A

The ISO 9001 : 2015 - Certified Lead Auditor Certification has no pre-requisites.

Course Outline

What is covered in the Exam?

  • Annex SL framework
  • Structure & Overview of ISO 9001:2015
  • Changes in ISO 9001:2015 as a result of adoption of Annex SL
  • Quality Management Principles
  • Audit definition/types/principles
  • ISO 19011 Vs ISO 17021
  • Audit Planning & preparation
  • Audit Tools & Techniques
  • Audit Performance
  • Recording & Reporting Non Conformities
  • Audit report preparation
  • Corrective Action & audit follow-up
  • Surveillance audits

Target Audience

Who can take the ISO 9001:2015 - Certified Lead Auditor Lead Auditor Exam

  • This course is designed for ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Team Members, Management Representatives and ISO 9001 Lead Auditors. Those in charge of implementing or auditing ISO 9001 or QMS could also benefit from this Certification.
  • Quality executives/managers
  • State Management representatives
  • existing internal auditors of QMS
  • Energy managers in Designated consumers
  • QMS Consultants
  • Personnel who wish to pursue career in QMS auditing

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