ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Start Anytime – No Booking Required
✅ Learn Anytime, Anywhere, at Your Own Pace
✅ Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider
✅ Ready-to-Use Audit Templates & Training Materials
✅ Internationally Recognised Certificate
✅ Covers ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 19011:2026
✅ No Prior Auditing or Management Systems Experience Required
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About ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course
The ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course is a 100% online and self-paced training program designed to develop the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report and lead Quality Management System (QMS) audits.
The course covers ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems requirements and ISO 19011:2026 auditing guidelines, including audit planning, conducting first-, second- and third-party audits, evaluating audit evidence, reporting findings, managing audit teams and following up audit outcomes.
Participants will develop practical skills to conduct effective QMS audits and understand how ISO 9001 requirements are applied and evaluated in real-world organisations.
Some of the ready-to-use templates and materials of this course:
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Explanation of ISO 9001 and workshops
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 19011:2026
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ISO 9001 audit checklist
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ISO 9001 documentation requirements
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ISO 9001 process approach guide
- ISO 9001 Explanation and workshop manual
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Risk management guide
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Risk-based thinking guide
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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 48 hours (six days full-time study)
ISO 9001 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
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 answers and 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.
Course structure
100% Online and Self-Paced
Seventeen (17) topics and a quiz will be at the end of each topic.
Topics
- Course introduction
- Management systems
- HLS (High-Level Structure)
- Quality management systems ISO 9001:2015
- Audit fundamentals
- Audit cycle
- Audit sampling
- Auditor roles and responsibilities
- Planning an audit
- How to conduct an audit
- Auditor principles and behavior
- Team and stress management
- Read and comprehend
- Audit findings
- Audit reports
- Case study
- Final exam
Prerequisite
No prior experience in auditing and management systems is required.
Standards in this Course
- ISO 19011:2026
- ISO 9001:2015
Who Should Attend the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
- The QMS Lead Auditor course is ideal for those looking to conduct external or third-party audits, as well as providing comprehensive coverage of the internal audit process for those who conduct internal audits.
- Anyone responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, improving, managing, or auditing against ISO 9001
- Individuals who want to become a third-party QMS auditor
- Managers who need to write and implement a QMS
- Anyone involved in the Quality Management Systems processes
- Professionals who wish to consolidate their existing knowledge into a formal qualification
What You Will Learn in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course
Our practical course will leave you with an understanding of the following:
- Understand and interpret ISO 9001:2015 requirements
- Apply ISO 19011:2026 auditing principles
- Understand auditor roles and responsibilities
- Plan and prepare a QMS audit
Conduct first-, second- and third-party audits - Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence
- Identify and report nonconformities
Conduct opening and closing meetings - Prepare professional audit reports
- Lead and manage an audit team
- Communicate effectively during an audit
- Conduct audit follow-up activities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
An ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course provides the knowledge and auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report and lead Quality Management System (QMS) audits. It covers ISO 9001 requirements and management system auditing principles, including audit planning, evidence collection, reporting findings and leading audit teams.
Is the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course recognised by Exemplar Global?
Yes. LMS TRG is an Exemplar Global Recognised Training Provider (RTP). The course covers recognised competency units relevant to Quality Management Systems auditing and management systems lead auditing.
Can I complete the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course online?
Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to start anytime and complete the training from anywhere at your own pace.
Which standards are covered in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
The course covers ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 19011:2026 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.
Does the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course cover ISO 19011:2026?
Yes. The course incorporates ISO 19011:2026 auditing principles and guidelines, including audit planning, conducting audits, audit reporting, auditor competence and managing audit programmes.
What competency units are included in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
The course covers TL – Management Systems Lead Auditor, AU – Auditing Management Systems, and QM – Quality Management Systems competency units.
What is the difference between an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor Course?
An ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Course primarily focuses on conducting internal QMS audits. A Lead Auditor Course develops broader auditing competencies, including planning and managing audits, leading audit teams and conducting first-, second- and third-party management system audits.
Do I need previous auditing experience to enrol in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
No. Prior auditing or management systems experience is not required. The course is suitable for new and experienced auditors, quality professionals, managers, consultants and anyone seeking to develop ISO 9001 auditing skills.
Can I become a Lead Auditor after completing this course?
The course provides relevant knowledge and competencies for management systems lead auditing. Professional auditor certification or employment as a third-party certification auditor may require additional qualifications, audit experience or other requirements.
Can an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor conduct external or third-party audits?
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training develops the skills required to conduct and lead management system audits, including third-party audit principles. Working as a certification auditor may also require additional experience, competence and certification-body requirements.
Who should take an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
The course is suitable for internal and external auditors, Quality Managers, QMS professionals, consultants, compliance professionals and anyone responsible for implementing, maintaining or auditing an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
How long does the online ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course take to complete?
The course is self-paced, allowing participants to progress through the training according to their own schedule and learning pace.
What will I learn in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
You will learn how to interpret ISO 9001 requirements, apply ISO 19011 auditing principles, plan and conduct QMS audits, collect objective evidence, identify nonconformities, report audit findings, conduct opening and closing meetings and lead an audit team.
What certificate will I receive after completing the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, participants receive a certificate reflecting their completed Exemplar Global recognised training and applicable competency units.
What ISO 9001 audit templates and resources are included with the course?
The course includes practical downloadable resources such as an ISO 9001 audit checklist, documentation requirements, process approach guide, risk management and risk-based thinking guides, sample audit plan, sample audit report and auditor meeting guide.
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