Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Course – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
✅Online and Self-Paced
✅Start Anytime – No Booking Required
✅Learn at Your Own Pace, Anytime, Anywhere
✅Exemplar Global recognised training provider
✅Ready-to-use templates and materials
✅Internationally recognised certificate
✅ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2026, 45001:2018 & 19011:2026
✅No prior experience in auditing and management systems is required
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About Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Course
The Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Course is a 100% online and self-paced auditor training program covering ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
The course is designed for professionals who want to develop the knowledge and auditing skills required to conduct first-, second- and third-party integrated management system audits. It covers audit planning, conducting audits, reporting findings, managing audit teams and following up audit outcomes in accordance with ISO 19011:2026.
Some of the ready-to-use templates and materials of this course:
- Explanation of ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 and workshops
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 audit checklist
- Base on ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 19011
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 documentation requirements
- Process approach guide
- Risk management guide
- Risk-based thinking guide
- Identifying hazards in the workplace
- Consultation guide
- Injury and Illness classification guideline [LMS TRG]
- Environmental Aspects and Impacts guide
- Lifecycle perspective
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Sample audit plan
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Sample audit report
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Auditor meeting guide
Duration
Complete the course module by module at your own pace. The course is equivalent to 56 hours (seven days of full-time study)
IMS Lead Auditor Qualifications & Competency Units
- Exemplar Global – TL Management Systems Lead Auditors
- Exemplar Global – AU Auditing Management Systems – ISO 19011:2026
- Exemplar Global – QM Quality Management Systems – ISO 9001:2015
- Exemplar Global – EM Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001:2026
- Exemplar Global – OH 45001 Occupational, Health & Safety Management Systems – ISO 45001:2026
Prerequisite
No prior experience in auditing and management systems is required.
Assessment
At the end of every module, you will take a short multiple-choice quiz that assesses your knowledge and understanding gained throughout the training. The quizzes are based on the topic that you have completed. Once you complete and submit the quiz, the scores are marked instantly by LMS TRG. The quizzes consist of questions with single or multiple answers. You can do the practice quiz as many times as you like until you pass.
Final Exam
Like the end-of-module quiz, the final quiz is shaped based on questions of single or multiple answers. You will be required to pass the final exam to obtain your qualification. The final quiz questions are based on all the course modules. The score is marked instantly by LMS TRG. You can redo the final exam if you fail.
Standards in this Course
ISO 19011:2026, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026, ISO 45001:2018
IMS Lead Auditor Course Content
- Course Introduction
- Management Systems
- High-level Structure (HLS)
- All about QMS, ISO 9001:2015
- All about EMS, ISO 14001:2026
- All about OH&S MS, ISO 45001:2018
- Certification Process
- Audit Fundamentals
- Audit Sampling
- Auditor Roles and Responsibilities
- How to Plan an Audit
- How to Conduct an Audit
- Auditor Principles and Behaviour
- Team and Stress Management
- Read and Interpret Correctly
- Write an Audit Report
- Write an Audit Non-conformity
- Case Study
- Final Exam
Who Should Attend the IMS Lead Auditor Course?
- This course is designed for those who seek to develop, implement, improve, manage, or audit against multiple disciplines and are interested in becoming an external/lead auditor, continuing their career as auditors across various industries and organisations.
- Anyone responsible for developing, implement, maintain, improve, manage, or auditing an Integrated Management System
- Individuals involved in writing, developing, and implementing an HSEQ Management System for an organisation and interested in building your knowledge about management systems and their audit processes
- Auditors wanting to consolidate existing knowledge into a formal and internationally recognised qualification
- If you aim to become an internal or external HSEQ MS lead or internal auditor for your organisation
- Auditors who are interested in working as an external auditor for a certification body
- Managers, supervisors, or team leaders that are responsible for a full implementation or partial implementation of the HSEQ management system
- If you are already conducting an internal audit and are interested in stepping up to become a lead auditor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Course?
An Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Course provides the knowledge and auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report and follow up integrated management system audits. This course covers Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety management systems based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, together with auditing guidance from ISO 19011.
Which ISO standards are covered in the IMS Lead Auditor Course?
The course covers ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Systems, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and ISO 19011:2026 auditing guidelines. This enables participants to develop auditing skills across multiple management system standards.
Is the IMS Lead Auditor Course recognised by Exemplar Global?
Yes. LMS TRG is an Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider (RTP), and this course covers recognised competency units relevant to management systems auditing and lead auditing. Successful participants receive the applicable competency units upon completion.
Can I complete the IMS Lead Auditor Course online?
Yes. The LMS TRG IMS Lead Auditor Course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete the training from anywhere and progress through the course at your own pace.
Does the IMS Lead Auditor Course cover ISO 14001:2026?
Yes. The course includes the requirements of ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Systems, helping auditors understand and audit against the latest edition of the environmental management system standard.
Does the course include ISO 19011:2026 auditing guidelines?
Yes. The course incorporates ISO 19011:2026 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, including audit principles, audit programme management, conducting audits, auditor competence and evaluation.
What competency units are included in the IMS Lead Auditor Course?
The IMS Lead Auditor Course includes competency units covering Management Systems Lead Auditor (TL), Auditing Management Systems (AU), Quality Management Systems (QM), Environmental Management Systems (EM), and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH).
What is the difference between an IMS Internal Auditor and IMS Lead Auditor Course?
An IMS Internal Auditor Course primarily develops skills for conducting internal audits within an organisation. An IMS Lead Auditor Course provides broader auditing competencies, including planning and managing audits, leading audit teams, reporting audit findings and conducting management system audits across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Do I need previous auditing experience to enrol in the IMS Lead Auditor Course?
Previous auditing experience is not required to enrol. The course is suitable for auditors, managers, consultants, QHSE professionals and anyone seeking to develop professional management systems auditing and lead auditor skills.
What can I do after completing an IMS Lead Auditor Course?
Completing an IMS Lead Auditor Course can help you develop the competencies required for roles involving internal, supplier and external management system auditing. It is particularly relevant for professionals working with integrated Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety management systems.
Can I become a Lead Auditor after completing this course?
Completing the training provides relevant knowledge and auditing competencies for lead auditor work. Professional auditor certification or employment as a third-party certification auditor may have additional requirements, such as audit experience, qualifications or certification-body requirements.
Why study ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 together?
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 share a common management system structure, allowing organisations to integrate quality, environmental and occupational health & safety requirements into one management system. Studying them together helps auditors understand how to plan and conduct efficient integrated audits.
How long does the online IMS Lead Auditor Course take to complete?
The course is self-paced, allowing participants to progress according to their own schedule. The course includes learning modules, practical auditing activities, assessments and a final examination.
Testimonials
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About LMS TRG
LMS TRG is an Australian-based ISO management systems training provider specialising in practical, online and self-paced auditor training. We provide Foundation, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor training across ISO management systems, including ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
As an Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider, LMS TRG delivers internationally relevant auditor training for professionals in Australia and worldwide.
Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider
LMS TRG is an Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider, delivering globally recognised management systems and auditor training. Based in Australia and supporting learners worldwide, our approved training programs are aligned with Exemplar Global competency requirements.
