ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification Training
Master the Audit. Lead the Team. Prove Your Competence.
This self-paced Exemplar Global TPECS program takes you beyond audit basics. Learn to conduct solo audits, lead audit teams, manage an audit program, and make defensible audit judgments. Then pass the examination to earn our Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential with Competency Units QM, AU and TL.
TPECS Exam Included + QM, AU & TL Competency Units
Process-Based Audit Methodology & Judgment
Solo Audits & Leading Audit Teams
Audit Program Management
25 – 40 Hours | Self-Paced & On-Demand
Single or Group Enrollment
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USD 1,490
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Why Choose Our ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification Training?
Lead Auditor training should build judgment, not just teach clause numbers. This program develops the skills to follow evidence across real processes, lead audit teams, manage an audit program and defend your conclusions – then assesses that knowledge through the TPECS examination.
Get Certified – Exam Included: Pass the included Exemplar Global TPECS examination to earn your Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential and to qualify for optional registration as an Exemplar Global Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
Lead the Entire Audit: Learn to plan, conduct and report on solo and team audits while managing resources, communication and difficult audit situations.
Audit Processes, Not Just Clauses: Follow process trails, test evidence and determine whether controls are actually working rather than treating the audit as a checklist exercise.
Manage the Audit Program: Learn how to establish priorities, schedules, auditor assignments and follow-up so the audit program supports the organization instead of becoming another compliance routine.
Learn on Your Schedule: Complete 25–40 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.
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Challenging and enlightening, even with 25 years of experience.
Stephanie Stevens-Weyrick / Hagerty Steel
Experienced Auditor, Formal Assessment: An experienced Quality Manager at Hagerty Steel used the program to test and document lead-auditor knowledge after decades in quality management.
Training Objectives
By successfully completing this course, graduates will be able to:
Plan, conduct and report on management system audits using ISO 19011 guidance.
Follow process trails and evaluate evidence against ISO 9001 requirements rather than auditing clause by clause.
Conduct audits independently and lead audit teams, including team assignments, communication and difficult audit situations.
Establish and manage an organizational audit program with appropriate priorities, schedules, resources and follow-up.
Make defensible audit conclusions, identify meaningful nonconformities and distinguish audit findings from improvement opportunities.
Course Content
The curriculum builds from ISO 9001 fundamentals to process-based auditing, complete audit execution, audit program management and team leadership. Video instruction, practical examples and knowledge checks are used throughout so the standard is connected to real audit decisions.
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 quick reference to documented information required by ISO 9001:2015 and commonly needed to operate the QMS.
