ISO 9001 QMS Lead Implementer

CTSafe Center is in partnership with PECB to deliver  ISO courses in Vietnam. Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) is a global provider of training, examination, audit, and certification services for multiple fields.

Why should you attend?

• The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course that aims to help you develop the competence necessary to establish, implement, operate, maintain, and continually improve a QMS. This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS.
• By attending this training course, you can help organizations utilize a structured and evidence-based approach for managing the quality of their products and services. Apart from this, you will also learn about the importance of customer focus and benefits of setting the foundations of an organizational culture which enables and supports quality.
• The training course is followed by a certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” credential. UKAS accreditedand internationally recognized, the “PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your competence to implement a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001.

Who should attend?

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, 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

Learning objectives:

By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:

• 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

Educational approach:

This training course is learner-centered and contains:

• Theories, approaches, and best practices used in management system implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement
• Theoretical basis supported by practical examples, throughout the four days of the training course
• Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions
• Essay-type homework exercises at the end of each day
• Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam

Prerequisites:

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.

Course Agenda:

• Introduction to the quality management system (QMS) and ISO 9001
• Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
• On-site audit activities
• Closing of the audit
• Certification exam

Examination:

The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
• Domain 2: Quality management system (QMS) requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit 
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Examination Features:

• An open book exam with 80 multiple choice question in 3 hours.
• Non-native speakers receive an additional thirty (30) minutes.
• You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this course.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification:

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

 Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

1. Planning an audit
2. Managing an audit program
3. Drafting audit reports
4. Drafting nonconformity reports
5. Drafting audit work documents
6. Reviewing documented information
7. Conducting on-site audit
8. Following up on nonconformities
9. Leading an audit team

Learning method:

• Self-study. Students are provided with login into our learning platform and the course materials.
• You can contact our tutors or our course advisor based in Vietnam via email or Zalo, WhatsApp for further assistance

Course duration:

• Students have 30 days to take a course in self-study method.