Level 4 ISO Management Systems Lead Auditor (RQF)

Enhance your auditing expertise with our comprehensive ISO Management Systems Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals seeking certification in ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management). This intensive training equips you with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to prepare for, conduct and lead internal and external audits.

Description

Our ISO Management Systems Lead Auditor Course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 – the international guideline for auditing management systems – and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, which outlines the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. This training ensures you are fully equipped to lead first-party (internal), second-party (supplier), and third-party (certification) audits across a range of ISO standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management). Emphasising risk-based thinking, audit integrity, and process-based auditing techniques, the course aligns with best practices to support impartial, competent, and consistent audit delivery in line with international certification expectations.

Certification Details

Level 4 ISO Management Systems Lead Auditor

Content

    • ISO Type-A Management Standards
    • ISO9001
    • ISO14001
    • ISO27001
    • ISO45001
    • ISO50001
    • Requirements of ISO19011 and ISO/IEC17021 
    • Qualities and components of a management system
    • Qualities of an Auditor
    • Why Audit
    • Process of Audits
    • Inspections, Surveys and Audits
    • Planning an Audit
    • Conducting an Audit
    • Closing an Audit
    • Reporting Audit Results
    • Audit Follow-up
    • Stakeholder Management

Delivery

Online (Self-paced): You will have 12 months to complete the course. You will also have access to face-to-face time with an instructor when you need it - to answer your questions.

Classroom: We deliver this as an in-person training course, either on-site or in one of our classrooms.

Prerequisites

Age: 18 years old

Who is it For?

Auditors and Auditees who want to be prepared. 

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