ISO 9001:2015 Implementer Certification Training
Why Choose?
This self-paced Exemplar Global TPECS program teaches you how to turn ISO 9001 requirements into a practical QMS, build around processes that already work, add only the controls and documentation that are needed, and lead the project through certification readiness. Pass the examination to earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential with Competency Unit QM.
TPECS Exam Included + QM Competency Unit
Practical 5-Step Implementation Methodology
17 – 25 Hours | Self-Paced & On-Demand
Single or Group Enrollment
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Knowing the clauses is not the same as knowing how to implement them. This program shows you how to turn ISO 9001 into a working management system without forcing the organization into unnecessary bureaucracy.
Get Certified – Exam Included: Pass the included Exemplar Global TPECS examination to earn your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential and to qualify for optional registration as an Exemplar Global Certified Management System Specialist.
A Practical 5-Step Methodology: Learn how to move from gap analysis and planning through documentation, implementation, internal audit and certification readiness in a logical sequence.
Build Around the Business: Start with existing processes, systems and controls, keep what works, and add only what ISO 9001 genuinely requires or what improves the operation.
Know What to Document: Learn where documented information is required, where it is useful, and where extra procedures would simply create bureaucracy.
Learn on Your Schedule: Complete 17–25 hours of self-paced, on-demand training on any modern device.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If the program is not right for you, request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
ISO 9001:2026 Upgrade: Get 50% off the ISO 9001:2026 Implementer Certification course when available.
Thought-provoking and practical.
Dion Palu / Quality Solutions
Applying the Methodology with Clients: Quality Solutions in Vanuatu used the training while supporting businesses across the Pacific with management-system and certification projects.
By successfully completing this course, graduates will be able to:
Interpret ISO 9001 requirements in the context of a real organization rather than treating each clause as a stand-alone requirement.
Assess the current system and identify genuine gaps, distinguishing necessary changes from processes and controls that can remain as they are.
Plan and manage the implementation using a structured 5-step methodology from project preparation through certification readiness.
Design a lean, usable QMS around existing processes, systems and software, with documented information added where it is required or genuinely useful.
Lead implementation and readiness activities, including rollout, training, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and certification preparation.
The curriculum builds from ISO 9001 fundamentals into practical implementation decisions: understanding the requirements, assessing the current system, planning the project, building the QMS, implementing it and preparing for certification. Video instruction, real-world examples and knowledge checks connect the standard to the work an implementer actually performs.
Module 1: ISO 9001 – The Basics
Grasp the purpose and benefits of a QMS to build a strong business case.
Module 2: The Foundation and Structure of ISO 9001
Understand the management-system structure and Quality Management Principles that shape an effective QMS.
Module 3: The Process Approach and PDCA Cycle
Learn to map processes and embed continuous improvement into the QMS.
Module 4: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
Learn what each requirement means in practice and how it can be applied without unnecessary controls or documentation.
Module 5: ISO 9001 – An Implementation Overview
Understand the 5-step path from preparation through certification and how the stages fit together.
Module 6: ISO 9001 Implementation Steps
Work through the implementation activities from gap analysis and project planning to rollout, internal audit and certification readiness.
Module 7: ISO 9001:2015 Documentation
Determine what documented information is required or useful and keep the system as lean as practical.
The course includes the following materials, available for download in PDF format:
Comprehensive Study Guide (334 pages)
A detailed reference for QMS implementation.
Essential Documents and Records List
A quick reference to documented information required by ISO 9001:2015 and commonly needed to operate the QMS.
The TPECS examination assesses the knowledge covered by Competency Unit QM. It contains 91 multiple-choice questions, is open book, and is not time-constrained; most participants complete it in about 45 minutes. Results are available immediately. A score of 70% or higher is required, and unlimited free retakes let you review weak areas and try again at no additional cost.
Your credential is valid for 3 years and provides internationally recognized evidence of your Implementer competence:
Certificate of Attainment: Earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential after successfully passing the examination.
Exemplar Global Competency Units: Your certificate records QM (Quality Management Systems).
Evidence of Competence: Provides objective, exam-based evidence of Implementer competence to support ISO 9001:2015 competence requirements.
Continuing Education Units: Earn 2.5 CEUs that can count toward continuing education requirements.
Digital Certificate & Badge: Share your achievement online and add it to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Path to Professional Registration: Provides the knowledge requirement for registration as an Exemplar Global Certified Management System Specialist.
I could start the implementation immediately after finishing the course.
Tayfun Hekimoglu / Kingpin Dynamics
From Training to Implementation: A solo engineering consultant used the course knowledge to develop and implement the QMS and move quickly toward certification.
The examination is the end of the course, not the end of the value you receive from it.
3-Year Credential: Your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Exemplar Global Community: Connect with other graduates and industry professionals through Exemplar Global's professional community and exclusive LinkedIn group.
12 Months of Extended Learning: Receive ongoing professional-development content from Exemplar Global to continue building technical and professional skills.
Ongoing Professional Development: Access Exemplar Global webinars, events, online resources and graduate learning opportunities.
Simple Re-Certification: Renew through our online Re-Certification Exam. No repeat of the full training is required under our current renewal process.
ISO 9001:2026 Course Upgrade: Get 50% off the ISO 9001:2026 Implementer Certification course when available.
If the program is not right for you, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Preview the course format and see how ISO 9001 requirements are turned into practical implementation decisions and a structured project.
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Exemplar Global certifies training providers and examinations through schemes including TPECS and operates personnel-certification programs for management-system professionals.
9001Simplified is an Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider and Examiner under TPECS (see our badge). This Implementer program assesses Competency Unit QM. Passing the examination gives you a Certificate of Attainment for QM, which meets the knowledge requirement for Exemplar Global CMSS certification in the QMS scope.
The course moves from understanding ISO 9001 into gap analysis, project planning, documentation, implementation and certification readiness.
The course is shaped by people who have built and audited QMSs, so the focus stays on practical implementation decisions rather than abstract interpretations of the standard.
Explanations, visuals and practical examples show how requirements connect across real processes so you can design one coherent QMS instead of a collection of ISO documents.
Greg Thompson
Greg focuses on achievable results, not just theory. As our General Manager, his experience in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing helps keep the training practical, structured and relevant to the decisions people face in real management systems. more
Naomi Sato
Naomi has a gift for making complex topics simple and practical. Her background in finance and senior auditing brings a useful perspective to the training, particularly where auditors need to connect evidence, risk, performance and business context. more
Carl Fallon
Carl is dedicated to creating a smooth and effective learning experience. Drawing on more than 15 years as a lead auditor and consultant, he helps translate practical auditing experience into clear course content while keeping the learning platform straightforward for busy professionals. more
Simon Keller
Simon excels at designing clear and logical learning pathways. With a background in educational writing and hands-on ISO 9001 implementation, he turns complex requirements and audit concepts into structured explanations that are easy to follow without oversimplifying them. more
Colin Gray
Colin brings a strategic, big-picture perspective to implementation. His over three decades as an IRCA lead auditor across diverse industries, consultant, trainer, and public speaker inform his approach to online training. His contribution to our course modules is their focus on true organizational control, continuous improvement, and adding long-term value. more
Melodi Nelson
Melodi enriches the training with real-world insights from diverse audits. Her more than 25 years in quality management and laboratory auditing bring practical examples from a wide range of audit situations and sectors. more
Andrew O'Reilly
Andrew connects audit requirements to the way processes actually perform. As an IRCA Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt with more than 25 years of experience, he brings a strong focus on evidence, root causes and whether controls genuinely work in practice. more
Robin Bathurst
Robin specializes in high-stakes, precision quality management. Her more than two decades in technical and regulated sectors bring a strong perspective on evidence, process controls and audit judgment where mistakes carry real consequences. more
Included
Course access, course management dashboard for group purchases, downloadable materials, TPECS examination, Certificate of Attainment and digital badge
Technical Requirements
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access (high speed connection not essential)
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of ISO 9001 required.
You need to have access to a copy of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Duration & Schedule
17–25 hours to complete | 2.5 CEUs
Self-paced and on-demand
Version
Current course: ISO 9001:2015
Support
Technical support and instructor access available as needed
Money-Back Guarantee
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Course Access
Up to 3 months from enrollment
Examination
About 45 minutes | 91 questions
Multiple-choice format
Passing score: 70%
Certification
Title: Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer
TPECS Competency Unit: QM
Validity: 3 years
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Choose the Implementer program if you need to build, improve or lead the implementation of an ISO 9001 QMS, whether as an internal project lead, quality professional or external consultant.
The course teaches a structured implementation methodology and includes a TPECS examination for Competency Unit QM.
The ISO 9001 Implementer course and exam can be completed in about 17 to 25 hours. The program is self-paced and on demand.
Enrollment includes unlimited free retakes. A score of 70% or higher is required. If you don't pass, review the areas that need more work and retake the exam when ready at no additional cost.
If the learner is enrolled during purchase, access starts immediately after payment. Any unassigned seats can be assigned to learners within 12 months of the purchase date. Once enrolled, each learner has up to 3 months of course access. Access ends when the course is completed. Extensions are available upon request for an additional fee.
The Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential issued by 9001Simplified is valid for 3 years. Under our current renewal process, you can renew through the online Re-Certification Exam without repeating the full training.
Your 9001Simplified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential remains valid for its stated 3-year term. When the ISO 9001:2026 Implementer Certification course is available, you can update at 50% off.
Yes. Your Certificate of Attainment shows that you passed a TPECS examination covering Competency Unit QM. It provides examination-based evidence of the quality-management-system knowledge assessed by the program.
Yes. The QM Certificate of Attainment meets the knowledge requirements for Exemplar Global Certified Management System Specialist certification in the QMS scope. Exemplar Global handles the separate personnel-certification application.
The digital badge gives you a convenient, verifiable way to share your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Implementer credential online, including through LinkedIn.
Yes. Companies can purchase multiple seats and manage enrollment through the course dashboard. Any seats not assigned during purchase can be assigned to learners within 12 months of the purchase date.
Yes. Corporate clients can use custom branding options or integrate the course with their own learning management system. Please contact us to discuss the available setup.
QM is the Exemplar Global Quality Management Systems Competency Unit. It covers knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, quality management principles, documented information, process interactions, risk-based thinking and management-system effectiveness.
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If the program is not right for you, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
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