ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training
Why Choose?
Learn the full Lead Auditor methodology without the certification exam. This self-paced online course teaches you to conduct audits independently, lead audit teams, manage an audit program and make defensible audit judgments. If you later need formal certification, simply add the Lead Auditor Exam without repeating the training.
Complete Lead Auditor Curriculum
Solo Audits & Audit Team Leadership
Audit Program Management
25 – 38 Hours | Self-Paced & On-Demand
Single or Group Enrollment
Volume Discounts
USD 995
Qty:
10% discount for 5-9 learners
20% discount for 10-24 learners
30% discount for 25+ learners
Contact us for enterprise pricing
Lead Auditor training should build judgment, not just teach clause numbers. This is the same practical Lead Auditor curriculum as our certification program, simply without the TPECS examination.
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.
Keep Certification Optional: Complete the training now and add the Lead Auditor Exam later if you need formal assessed certification.
Learn on Your Schedule: Complete 25–38 hours of self-paced, on-demand training on any modern device.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If the course is not right for you, request a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Well-organized and informative.
Amy Bolting / K2
Building Lead-Auditor Capability: K2 Consulting used the training to strengthen advanced auditing skills among key personnel.
By successfully completing this course, participants 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.
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.
This course contains the full Lead Auditor training curriculum. No examination is included. When you complete the course, you receive a Certificate of Attendance worth 3.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Challenging and enlightening, even with 25 years of experience.
Stephanie Stevens-Weyrick / Hagerty Steel
Useful Even with Deep Experience: An experienced Quality Manager at Hagerty Steel found the Lead Auditor training challenging and worthwhile even after decades in quality management.
If the course is not right for you, request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Preview the course format and see how process-based auditing, audit team leadership and audit program management are taught.
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The sequence moves from ISO 9001 requirements into process-based auditing, complete audit execution, program management and team leadership.
The course is shaped by people who have implemented QMSs and conducted audits, so the emphasis stays on evidence, process performance and defensible audit decisions.
Explanations, visuals and practical examples show how audit concepts play out in real situations and help build the judgment needed when the answer is not obvious.
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 and Certificate of Attendance
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
25–38 hours to complete | 3.8 CEUs
Self-paced and on-demand
Version
Current course: ISO 9001:2015 | Auditing guidance: ISO 19011:2018
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
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Yes. This course contains the same Lead Auditor training curriculum. The Certification Training package adds the TPECS examination and the Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential.
You will learn to conduct audits independently, lead audit teams, follow process trails, evaluate evidence, write meaningful findings, and establish and manage an audit program.
The course takes about 25 to 38 hours and is self-paced and on demand. Each enrolled learner receives up to 3 months of course access.
No. This is the training-only option. It includes the full Lead Auditor curriculum and a Certificate of Attendance with 3.8 CEUs, but no examination or Certified Lead Auditor credential.
Yes. After completing this training, you can purchase the Lead Auditor Exam separately without repeating the course.
If you already know you need certification, the Lead Auditor Certification Training package combines the training and examination at a lower package price than buying both separately.
You will receive a Certificate of Attendance recording completion of the Lead Auditor training and 3.8 Continuing Education Units.
No examination is included, so the Certificate of Attendance records completed training rather than assessed competence. If you need examination-based evidence, add the Lead Auditor Exam or choose the Certification Training package.
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.
Yes. Companies can purchase multiple seats, assign a course manager and track learner progress through the course dashboard. Any seats not assigned during purchase can be assigned to learners within 12 months of the purchase date.
We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If the course is not right for you, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
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