CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Lead Auditor (PR328) Training in United Kingdom

Gain the confidence and expertise to effectively audit Quality Management Systems (QMS) according to internationally recognized best practices.
This CQI and IRCA Certified course (Ref. No. 17955) enables you to conduct, lead, and manage audits based on ISO 9001:2015 — the world’s most recognized quality standard.

Over five days, you’ll be guided through the complete audit process using ISO 19011:2018 “Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems”.
Learn to plan, perform, report, and follow up on audits that drive continuous improvement and enhance organizational performance.

You will consolidate your auditing skills, interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements in practice, and gain the ability to lead audit teams with confidence.
At the end of the course, you will undertake a 2-hour written exam to demonstrate your understanding.

Key Benefits

• Gain internationally recognized auditing credentials (CQI & IRCA)
• Master the audit process from start to finish
• Strengthen organizational quality performance
• Build confidence to lead and manage audit teams

Knowledge Outcomes

Participants will understand how to:

• Explain the purpose of:

  • A Quality Management System (QMS)

  • QMS standards

  • Management system audits

  • Third-party certification

  • Business performance benefits

• Identify auditor roles and responsibilities under ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021.

Skill Outcomes

Delegates will gain the ability to:

• Plan a QMS audit in line with ISO 9001:2015

• Conduct systematic and effective audits

• Report findings clearly and professionally

• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure continual improvement

• Understand the purpose and benefits of ISO 9001:2015 audits.

• Interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements for effective audit application.

• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on QMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021.

• Apply risk-based thinking, leadership, and process management in audit activities.

• Utilize the latest auditing techniques and understand their appropriate use.

• Build stakeholder confidence by managing processes aligned with ISO 9001:2015.

• Meet training requirements for IRCA Lead Auditor certification.