Quality · Lead Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System — Lead Auditor
Who should attend
For participants who plan, lead, conduct, report and follow up audits against the standard. Covers audit programme management, planning, team leadership, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up.
Any organization, of any size or sector, seeking consistent quality and operational excellence.
Learning outcomes
- Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in an audit context
- Manage an audit programme and plan individual audits
- Lead an audit team, opening and closing meetings
- Evaluate evidence and grade nonconformities
- Write the audit report and follow up corrective action
Course modules
- 1Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 and key concepts
- 2Structure, requirements and terminology
- 3Audit programme and audit management
- 4Leading the audit: opening, evidence and interviews
- 5Findings, conclusions, reporting and closing meetings
- 6Lead auditor assessment
Practical exercises
- Guided workshops, case studies and scenario practice
- Group audit role-play from opening to closing meeting
Assessment & certificate
The course includes an assessment. On successful completion, participants receive an AXIOS Academy Certificate of Completion with a permanent, publicly verifiable record on the Academy register.
AXIOS Academy operates separately from AXIOS certification. Training has no bearing on any certification decision.
FAQs
Who should attend this course?+
For participants who plan, lead, conduct, report and follow up audits against the standard. Covers audit programme management, planning, team leadership, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up.
Do I need prior experience?+
Basic familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, or the Foundation path, is recommended before attending.
What will I receive on completion?+
An AXIOS Academy Certificate of Completion on passing the course assessment, with a permanent public verification page on the Academy register.
Which delivery tracks are available?+
Online, Offline and Fast Track. You choose your track when you register.
Is payment taken online?+
No. The Academy team confirms your seat, schedule and invoice after you register.
Other learning paths
Select a different path for ISO 9001:2015.
Foundation
Introductory, awareness-level training that explains the purpose, structure, key clauses, terminology, principles and business value of the standard. Suitable for beginners, employees, managers, process owners and anyone who needs a general understanding.
View details →Internal Auditor
For participants who conduct internal audits within their own organisation or as part of an internal audit team. Covers audit principles, planning, evidence collection, findings, nonconformities, corrective action and reporting, referencing ISO 19011.
View details →Lead Implementer
For participants who plan, establish, implement, maintain and improve a management system based on the standard. Covers gap analysis, scope, governance, risk-based planning, documentation, controls, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
View details →Contribution to the SDGs
Per ISO, ISO 9001 contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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