Course Overview
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer course is a training program designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement a quality management system (QMS) based on the ISO 9001 standard. This course is intended for individuals who will be responsible for leading the implementation of ISO 9001 within their organization. This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS.
Learning Options
Target audiences
- Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of the products and services of the organization
- Personnel responsible for meeting customer requirements
- Consultants, advisors, professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
- Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing a QMS
- Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of QMS to ISO 9001 requirements
- Members of QMS implementation and operation teams
- Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management
Schedule Dates
The course typically covers the following topics:
Introduction to Quality Management Systems
Explanation of what quality management systems are
Benefits of implementing a quality management system
Overview of ISO 9001
Background of ISO 9001
Key concepts and principles of ISO 9001
Structure of ISO 9001
Planning the QMS Implementation
Developing a project plan for implementing ISO 9001
Identifying the necessary resources and support
Assigning roles and responsibilities
Implementing the QMS
Developing and implementing policies and procedures
Monitoring and measuring performance
Addressing nonconformities and implementing corrective actions
Reviewing and Improving the QMS
Conducting management reviews
Continually improving the QMS
Preparing for certification
Auditing the QMS
Planning and conducting internal audits
Preparing for external audits
Addressing audit findings
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for:
Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of the products and services of the organization
Personnel responsible for meeting customer requirements
Consultants, advisors, and professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing a QMS
Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of QMS to ISO 9001 requirements
Members of QMS implementation and operation teams
Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, overall knowledge of ISO 9001, and the MS implementation principles. An understanding of ISO’s quality management principles may also facilitate the learning process.
By the end of this course, a candidate or an organization will be able to understand the following concepts
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 for a QMS from the perspective of an implementer
Initiate and plan the implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a QMS based on ISO 9001
Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit