ISO 9001 : 2018 - Certified Lead Auditor

Certification Overview

ISO 9001 : 2018 - Certified Lead Auditor

Exam Code: ISO-9001-CLA-18

ISO 9001:2018 Lead Auditor (ISO9001LA) or Quality Management System certification will help you understand the key principles and practices of effective QMS audits and its alignment with ISO 9001:2018. Certified Professional will achieve the knowledge and skills required to plan, design, and execute a successful management systems audit.

This Certification covers the ISO 9001:2018 standard in detail. Course designed exclusively for professionals who would like to establish their career as lead auditors for ISO 9001 and for professionals who would like to implement QMS. To gather objective evidence via various methods and determine conformity to the requirements of Quality Management Systems the ISO 9001 : 2018 Certified Internal Auditor Certification suits the requirement.

Achiever of this certification will successfully implement Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) cycle with following best practices with keeping mind of management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continuous improvement.

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 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

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

  • The exam is delivered through ProctorU in a proctored mode. With a webcam and a reliable internet connection, exam can be taken anytime and anywhere.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.

The ISO 9001 : 2018 Certified Lead Auditor Certificate is valid for life.

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  • Remember, when labelling a product or system as certified to an ISO standard:
  • Don't say: "ISO certified" or "ISO certification"
  • DO say: "ISO 9001:2018 certified" or "ISO 9001:2018 certification" (for example).

N/A

The ISO 9001 : 2018 - Certified Lead Auditor  Certification has no pre-requisites.

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Course Outline

Module Information - 1

  • Module 1 - Introduction To Quality Management Systems
  • Module 2 - Implementation Of Quality Management Systems
  • Module 3 - Risk Management And Opportunities
  • Module 4 - Internal Audits And Management Reviews
  • Module 5 - Corrective Actions And Improvements 

Module Information - 2

  • Module 6 - Leadership And Commitment
  • Module 7 - Customer Focus And Satisfaction 
  • Module 8 - Design And Development Of Products And Services 
  • Module 9 - Operational Control And Delivery 
  • Module 10 - Performance Evaluation And Improvement 

Module Information - 3

  • Module 11 - Documented Information And Control 
  • Module 12 -Resource Management And Competence 
  • Module 13 -Supplier And Stakeholder Relationships 
  • Module 14 -Technology And Innovation In QMS
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Target Audience

The ISO 9001:2018 Certified Lead Auditor certification is designed for professionals who are involved in auditing, implementing, managing, or maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on ISO 9001 standards. This certification is particularly suitable for:

  • Quality Managers and Quality Assurance Professionals responsible for establishing, implementing, and improving QMS
  • Internal and External Auditors seeking to perform first-, second-, or third-party audits
  • Management Representatives overseeing ISO 9001 compliance within organizations
  • Process Owners and Department Heads involved in quality planning and process improvement
  • Consultants and Advisors providing ISO 9001 implementation and audit services
  • Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
  • Operations and Production Managers responsible for process efficiency and quality control
  • Professionals aspiring to become ISO Lead Auditor
  • Graduates and professionals seeking a career in quality management and auditing

This certification is ideal for individuals who aim to enhance their auditing competence, gain international recognition, and support organizations in achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance.

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