The ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor training course provides knowledge and skills required to perform 1st, 2nd & 3rd-party audits of QMS against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable. This course spends a good portion of the time on discussions, exercises and case studies to help students consolidate knowledge and acquire hands-on experience that are instrumental in their capacity as an ISO 9001 QMS auditor or as quality function personnel. Students who pass the continuous assessment and the examination will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement. This Certificate of Achievement is valid for three years.

To accommodate your individual learning preferences and requirements, this course is offered in two formats: Classroom-Based or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT). Depending on your chosen format, the course can be conducted over 5 days totaling 40 hours, or it can take place in shorter online sessions. The course will culminate with an examination.

Before starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

• Knowledge of the following quality management principles and concepts:
  • The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
  • Commonly used quality management terms and definitions and the seven quality principles as given in ISO 9000
  • The process approach used in quality management
  • The model of a process-based QMS, the structure and content of ISO 9001
• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

• Laptop/computer (fully charged and connected to power source)
• Internet access
• Web camera that faces you
• Audio and microphone (headphones are advisable)
• Access to the virtual meeting technology (Zoom)
• Necessary software to access the training
• Email account
• Copy of the relevant standard

1. How can I join this training?
You need to register yourself for this training through LinkedIn / Zoom. We will email you the training link (Zoom/MS Teams) before starting the first day of the training (training link will be provided for paid participants only). For the Zoom registration link, please contact the QA Assessor Team.

2. How long is the training duration for this course?
40 hours.

3. What is the total fees for course including examination and certification?
The standard examination fee is £250.00, but we are providing a special offer £99.00 (offer valid for limited slots). After making the payment, you will also get online LMS portal access for training material, online assignment submission and examination. For Indian citizens, the course fee is ₹13,000.00 only (through bank transfer, GST included) for limited slots.

4. If I want to take the exam, then how can I?
We provide our LMS User ID and Password for the exam. During the examination, you need to join a live Zoom meeting and keep the camera on all the time.

5. Can I use books or study material during the exam?
No, any material, notes, mobile, etc. are not allowed during the exam.

6. What is the passing score of the exam?
70%. (All questions are multiple choice questions).

7. What if I fail in the exam?
If you don’t pass the exam, then you can retake the exam in the next examination schedule without paying any extra fees.

8. What if I fail again in retake exam?
If you don’t pass the exam in the retake then you have to take the entire training sessions again and pay the exam fees.

9. How do I get my certificate after passing the exam?
Once you finish your exam, you will get your result at the same time in our LMS portal and you will receive your certificate from QA Assessor on your registered email within 2 working days.

10. How can the certificate be verified?
The provided certificate can be verified by scanning the QR code or through the QA Assessor website.

11. How can I contact your team?
You can write email at info@qaassessor.com

12. How can I pay the examination fee?
You can click on the “Enroll Now” button below to proceed with your payment and complete the enrollment process.