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ISO 9001Lead Auditor

ISO 9001: Lead Auditor

Format

Self-paced (self-study)

Vendor

PECB

CPD Credits

31

Exam Duration

3 hours

Course Price

$1,299

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ISO 9001: Lead Auditor

Overview

Develop the skills to plan, conduct, and report audits of a quality management system (QMS) against ISO 9001. Study how to assess evidence, document findings, and communicate conclusions through a structured audit process.

Study independently with official PECB reading materials and exercises on your schedule. The listed duration describes the curriculum scope. This is a self-study course; video eLearning and instructor-led sessions are separate delivery formats. Complete checkout on AuditHive to confirm your enrollment.

Check the official PECB course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

Curriculum

  1. Requirements and audit planning

    • Review ISO 9001 and audit principles, then define objectives, scope, criteria, and the audit plan.

  2. Evidence and findings

    • Consider how to evaluate process records, customer requirements, performance measures, and corrective actions through interviews, sampling, and document review.

  3. Reporting and follow-up

    • Study findings, conclusions, closing activities, corrective-action follow-up, and audit program management.

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • Auditors and audit team leaders assessing a QMS.
  • Consultants and quality professionals responsible for assurance or audit readiness.

Prerequisites

You should understand quality and ISO 9001, with a working knowledge of audit principles.

Learning Outcomes

  • Translate ISO 9001 requirements into audit criteria.
  • Plan evidence collection and evaluate findings against those criteria.
  • Communicate audit conclusions and assess follow-up activities.

Choosing the right course

Choose Lead Auditor when your work centers on evaluating a management system. Choose Lead Implementer when your primary responsibility is establishing and operating that system.

Exam and credential requirements

The credential awarded depends on passing the exam and meeting PECB’s applicable experience, activity, application, and ethics requirements. A course purchase or exam pass alone does not establish eligibility for the selected credential. Review the official credential table before choosing a certification path.

Confirm access dates, exam scheduling, and any retake conditions in your enrollment information. Certification maintenance or renewal requirements depend on the credential; consult PECB’s current rules.

What's Included

  • Official PECB self-study course materials
  • PECB examination and certification application fees
  • Course completion attestation: 31 CPD credits, subject to completion requirements

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