ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification Training
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Your All-In-One Program for Lead Auditor Skills and Certification
This accredited online program delivers everything you need to excel as a Lead Auditor: the advanced skills to conduct solo audits, lead complex teams, and set up and manage an audit program that adds real business value. Plus you'll earn the prestigious, globally recognized certification that validates your expertise to clients and employers.
Exemplar Global TPECS Exam & Certification
Advanced Audit Methodology & Skills
Solo Audits & Leading Audit Teams
Audit Program Management
26–40 Hours | Self-Paced & On-Demand
Single or Group Enrollment
Volume Discounts
Enroll now and secure a 50% discount on the 2026 version of this program upon its release.
USD 1,490
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5% discount for 2-4 learners
10% discount for 5-9 learners
20% discount for 10-24 learners
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Master the advanced skills for conducting and managing value-added internal and third-party audits, plus get the certification that proves your expertise.
Professional Certification: Earn our "Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor" credential with Exemplar Global competency units, qualifying you for professional registration.
Lead Complex Audits: Learn the advanced methods to plan, lead, and report on complex solo and team audits that drive meaningful organizational change.
Audit Against Requirements: Gain the skills to evaluate real-world processes against every ISO 9001 clause to find opportunities for improvement.
Audit Program Management: Learn to set up and manage an entire audit program that drives organizational improvement.
Learn on Your Schedule: Self-paced, on-demand training (26–40 hours) accessible on any device.
Money-Back Guarantee: Try it risk-free for 30 days.
Future-Proof: Enroll now and receive a 50% discount on our ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Certification Training upon its release.
Challenging and enlightening, even with 25 years of experience.
Stephanie Stevens-Weyrick / Hagerty Steel
Earning Formal Credentials: An experienced Quality Manager at Hagerty Steel earned her Lead Auditor certification through our course, demonstrating its value for seasoned professionals seeking career advancement and industry recognition.
By successfully completing this course, graduates will be able to:
Plan, conduct, and report on internal and third-party audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines.
Lead an audit team, managing resources, dynamics, and communication effectively.
Audit independently, authoritatively navigating complex scenarios.
Establish and manage an organizational audit program aligned with strategic goals.
Apply advanced audit techniques to identify opportunities for improvement and add value to the organization.
The curriculum of this Exemplar Global TPECS-accredited lead auditor course guides you from ISO 9001 fundamentals through to advanced auditing techniques and team leadership, using a blend of video instruction, real-world examples, and interactive knowledge checks.
Module 1: ISO 9001 – The Basics
Grasp the purpose and requirements of the standard from an auditor's perspective.
Module 2: The Foundation and Structure of ISO 9001
Understand Annex SL and the 7 QMPs as the basis for effective auditing.
Module 3: The Process Approach and PDCA Cycle
Learn to audit the interconnected system of processes, not just clauses.
Module 4: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
Develop the ability to interpret and audit each clause in various contexts.
Module 5: ISO 9001:2015 Documentation
Gain the expertise to assess an organization's documentation against requirements.
Module 6: Introduction to Internal Audits
Understand the components and benefits of an effective audit program.
Module 7: Auditing
Master the complete audit cycle from preparation to follow-up, including interviewing and reporting.
Module 8: Setting Up an Internal Audit Program
Learn to design, schedule, and manage a value-added internal audit program.
Module 9: Managing and Leading Audit Teams
Build the skills to lead audit teams, manage dynamics, and ensure audit quality.
The course includes the following materials, available for download in PDF format:
Comprehensive Study Guide (334 pages)
A detailed reference for audit leadership.
Customizable Audit Checklist
A ready-to-use template for planning and conducting audits.
Essential Documents and Records List
A guide to mandatory ISO 9001:2015 documentation.
Your proficiency will be assessed through a comprehensive exam meeting Exemplar Global's rigorous standards. The evaluation includes 141 multiple-choice questions, is conducted in an open-book format to mimic real-world auditing, and is not time-constrained (most participants complete it in 2–3 hours). You will receive instant results and have access to unlimited free retakes to ensure your success. A passing score of 70% or higher is required.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification, a prestigious credential that provides internationally recognized proof of your expertise.
Official Exemplar Global Credential: Includes a Certificate of Attainment and Digital Badge, backed by Competency Units QM (Quality Management), AU (Auditing), and TL (Leading Teams).
Documented Evidence of Competence: Fulfills the ISO 9001:2015 requirement for objective evidence of lead auditor competence.
Continuing Education Recognition: Earn 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional development records.
Instant Credibility & Verification: Showcase your achievement with blockchain-verified credentials and seamless LinkedIn integration.
Path to Professional Registration: Qualifies you for registration as an Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor.
Well-organized and informative.
Amy Bolting / K2
Developing Certified Lead Auditors: K2 Consulting used our certified Lead Auditor training to qualify key personnel, enabling them to conduct high-stakes audits and significantly bolster client trust.
Your certification unlocks a professional community and advanced resources to advance your career.
Advanced Practice Forums: Master complex challenges in audit program management, team leadership, and certification audits through exclusive advanced sessions.
Exclusive Online Community: Get answers, share strategies, and collaborate with fellow certified lead auditors and quality directors.
Career Development Network: Get notified about exclusive lead auditor positions and consulting opportunities through our industry network.
Try it risk-free. If the course isn't the right fit for your professional goals, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Get certified now and conduct effective, value-added solo and team audits immediately. As a bonus, we'll guarantee you a 50% discount on the updated ISO 9001:2026 course upon its release, protecting your investment and ensuring your skills stay current.
Watch a preview to see how our Lead Auditor Certification Training equips you to lead audit teams, manage complex audits, and drive quality system effectiveness.
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Exemplar Global, a globally recognized not-for-profit organization, has been a leader in the conformity assessment industry for over 30 years. As part of the ASQ family, they set international standards for professional certification in fields such as auditing and quality management.
9001Simplified is an accredited Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider and Examiner under TPECS (see our badge). This accreditation ensures our courses meet rigorous international standards. By completing our program, you'll gain not only essential knowledge and skills but also an internationally recognized Exemplar Global certification. This credential validates your expertise, enhancing your professional standing in the quality management and auditing sectors.
A comprehensive program designed to build leadership competency, from audit principles to managing teams, programs, and complex client interactions.
Learn from lead auditors with decades of experience, who share advanced strategies for team management, conflict resolution, and audit judgment.
Complex leadership concepts and audit scenarios are clarified through detailed explanations, professional visuals, and real-world examples that build critical decision-making skills.
Greg Thompson
Greg focuses on achievable results, not just theory. As our General Manager, his extensive experience in ISO 9001 implementation and auditing guides the strategic direction of our online training. His practical, results-oriented approach is a key reason our courses are among the most effective and efficient available. more
Naomi Sato
Naomi has a gift for making complex topics simple and practical. Her unique background in finance and senior auditing brings a unique perspective to our training program that allows her to cut through the complexity of quality management. Naomi contributes to course content that is not only easy to understand but immediately applicable to your work. more
Carl Fallon
Carl is dedicated to creating a smooth and effective learning experience. Drawing on over 15 years as a lead auditor and consultant, he ensures our online courses are perfectly tailored for busy professionals worldwide. His focus is on removing friction in learning platform and the presentation of course content so you can focus on learning. more
Simon Keller
Simon excels at designing clear and logical learning pathways. With a background in educational writing and hands-on ISO 9001 implementation, and over two decades of experience translating complex ISO 9001 concepts into accessible guidance, he shapes our course structure and content to be comprehensive, user-friendly, and easy to follow. 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 over 25 years of expertise in quality management and laboratory auditing means you learn from someone who has faced and solved a vast range of practical challenges across multiple sectors. more
Andrew O'Reilly
Andrew expertly connects quality standards to real process improvement. As an IRCA Lead Auditor and Six Sigma Black Belt with over 25 years of experience, he ensures the training provides a powerful balance of theoretical knowledge and hands-on, practical application. more
Robin Bathurst
Robin specializes in high-stakes, precision quality management. Her more than two decades of expertise in critical sectors bring advanced, cutting-edge insights into optimizing quality management systems, which she builds directly into our advanced training modules. more
Included
Login credentials for course / course management dashboard, downloadable materials, official examination, Competency Units, digital certificate, Exemplar Global access
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
26–40 hours to complete | 4.0 CEUs
Self-paced and on-demand
Version
Revised April 2023 | Compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018
Support
Technical support and instructor access available as needed
Money-Back Guarantee
Comprehensive 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for risk-free purchase
Course Access
Immediate access after payment for 3 months (extendable)
Examination
2–3 hours to complete | 141 questions
Multiple-choice format
Passing score: 70%
Certification
Title: Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Competency Units: QM, AU, TL
Accreditation: Exemplar Global
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This Lead Auditor Certification is designed for professionals who need to lead audit teams, manage audit programs, and conduct complex, high-stakes audits, either in-house, as a third-party auditor, or as a registrar auditor. It's the premier credential for audit leadership, and it fulfills the competence requirements of ISO 9001:2015.
It's recommended that organizations enroll all auditors in this program. This provides the flexibility to assign any team member as solo auditor or audit leader – which is ideal for cross-training and objectivity. The program also ensures that each auditor is able to provide evidence of their competence per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course and exam are designed to be completed in about 26 to 40 hours. This advanced, self-paced program allows you to master the material around your schedule.
Your Lead Auditor Certification enrollment includes unlimited free retakes. If you do not pass (the passing score is 70%), you can review your performance analysis and retake the exam as soon as you are ready at no extra cost.
Corporate buyers have 1 year to enroll learners into the course using our online dashboard. Once enrolled, learners have 3 months of access to complete the course and examination at their convenience. Extensions are available if needed.
Yes, completely. We guarantee that all purchasers of our current ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification Training will receive a 50% discount on the updated ISO 9001:2026 version of the same course upon its release. This ensures your foundational knowledge is current today, and your investment is protected for a smooth transition to the new standard tomorrow.
Yes. This certification provides documented evidence of competence for personnel leading audits and managing audit programs, a key requirement of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Yes. Your certification fulfills all training and competency requirements. Upon passing the exam, we will notify Exemplar Global, and you can immediately apply for your official registration as an Exemplar Global Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
The Auditor Certification is for members of an internal audit team that want to provide evidence of their competence per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
The Lead Auditor Certification qualifies you to conduct solo audits, lead the team, manage the entire audit program, and take full responsibility for the audit outcome. The Lead Auditor Certification is the mandatory credential for third-party and registrar auditors, and is the recognized standard for in-house audit program managers.
It allows you to instantly showcase your ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification to your network and employers. It provides verifiable proof of your audit and leadership skills, enhancing your credibility and visibility for auditing and leadership roles.
Yes. Enrolling all auditors in this program provides the flexibility to assign any team member as solo auditor or audit leader. This can be ideal for cross-training and objectivity. In addition, each auditor will be able to provide evidence of their competence per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
The process is simple. You can purchase multiple seats and manage everything from our dashboard:
1. Select the number of learners and click "Enroll".
2. Designate a course manager and complete your purchase.
3. Your course manager will have 1 year to enroll the team using the dashboard.
4. Each participant gets 3 months of access to complete the self-paced course, and your course manager can track everyone's progress.
Yes. We offer both a custom branding package and full LMS integration for the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course for corporate clients. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
They are internationally recognized units of competency. Your Lead Auditor certificate includes Competency Units QM (Quality Management), AU (Auditing), and TL (Leading Teams), providing validated proof of your advanced audit leadership skills.
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you can request a full refund within 30 days.
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