ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Program

What you'll gain by enrolling for this course?

• Understand the purpose of QMS standards, audits, and certification, and the business value of effective QMS performance 
• Learn the role of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on audits per ISO 19011 and ISO 17021-1 (where applicable) 
• Gain practical skills to carry out QMS audits that assess conformity with ISO 9001 
• Apply ISO 19011 principles to perform audits in a structured, consistent, and objective manner 

About ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Program

This intensive training course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to become CQI IRCA-certified Lead Auditors for Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015. 

Delivered by TÜV SÜD's experienced auditors, this course follows ISO 19011 guidelines and includes extensive workshops, exercises, and real-world scenarios to strengthen practical audit competencies. 

The training is ideal for professionals across the Middle East, including those based in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, who are seeking to advance their auditing careers in quality assurance and compliance. 

Training Duration

Length: 5 Days 

Regional Access: Available across the Middle East

Who should attend?

This course is designed for:

• Quality assurance professionals and management system consultants 
• Management representatives, department heads, and operational leads 
• ISO program coordinators and QMS implementation leads 
• Auditors seeking CQI IRCA recognition or those preparing for lead auditor roles 
• Internal auditors responsible for ISO 9001 or other management systems 

LEARNING & CAREER BENEFITs 

• Develop a strong understanding of QMS structure, purpose, and organizational value
• Learn the relationship between ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004, and ISO 19011 standards 
• Master ISO 9001 terminology and the seven principles of quality management 
• Gain clarity on the high-level structure and PDCA approach used in ISO-based systems 
• Understand clauses 1 to 10 of ISO 9001 with real-world application examples 
• Recognize the benefits of third-party QMS certification for businesses and stakeholders 
• Learn how ISO 9000 series standards are developed and applied across industries 
• Understand the auditor’s responsibility in evaluating compliance with customer and regulatory requirements 

Pre-requisites

CQI IRCA recommends that participants should have prior understanding of the following: 

• The principles and structure of management systems, including the PDCA cycle 
• The seven quality management principles and their relevance in QMS
• How quality management supports customer satisfaction and continual improvement 
• The ISO 9001 standard, its key requirements, and commonly used QMS terminology 

Examination & Certification

Participants who pass the final examination will receive a Certificate of Achievement, aligned with CQI IRCA certification requirements (Course ID: 18019). 

The course includes both continuous assessment and a specimen examination to help participants track their progress and reinforce their understanding of key concepts. 

A mock examination paper will also be reviewed during the course to help participants become familiar with the format and expectations of the final exam. 

Note: Certificates will only be issued to participants who attend the full duration of the course (100% attendance is mandatory)