1. Brief Description:
The ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor certification program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required to audit a QMS in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. This program covers the fundamental principles of auditing, including planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on an audit, and prepares individuals to perform effective QMS audits in their organization or for third-party audit purposes.
2. Key Topics:
The key topics covered in the ISO 9001 QMS Auditor program include:
- Understanding the ISO 9001:2015 standard and its requirements
- Principles of auditing and auditor competence
- Planning and preparing for an audit
- Conducting an audit, including interviewing techniques and evidence collection
- Writing effective audit reports
- Following up on audit findings and nonconformities
- Managing the audit process and ensuring its effectiveness
3. Audience:
This program is designed for individuals who are responsible for auditing a QMS in their organization or for third-party audit purposes. This includes quality managers, internal auditors, consultants, and other personnel involved in quality management and auditing.
4. Learning Objectives:
The learning objectives of the ISO 9001 QMS Auditor program include:
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of a QMS audit
- Understanding the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard
- Planning and preparing for an audit, including identifying audit objectives and scope
- Conducting an audit, including using effective interview techniques and collecting objective evidence
- Writing effective audit reports and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders
- Following up on audit findings and nonconformities
- Managing the audit process and ensuring its effectiveness
By the end of the program, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively audit a QMS in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.