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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course

ISO 19011-Aligned | Risk-Based | AI-Aware Auditing

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Plan, Lead, and Manage ISO 9001 Audits with Confidence

This 1-day, instructor-led ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course develops the competence required to plan, lead, and manage management system audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 using ISO 9001 as a tool.

The course is designed for professionals ready to take lead auditor responsibility—directing audit teams, evaluating evidence, and forming defensible audit conclusions on conformity, effectiveness, and due diligence.

The course may be taken as a stand-alone Lead Auditor course or as a progression from the ISO 9001 Internal Auditor course.

✔ ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 19011 aligned
✔ Risk-based, evidence-driven audit leadership
✔ Focus on audit conclusions & system effectiveness
✔ AI-aware (inputs only, auditor-controlled)
✔ ISO 9001:2026 direction readiness

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Who is this ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course For?

Course designed for professionals responsible for:

  • Leading internal or supplier audits
  • Directing audit teams and managing audit programs
  • Evaluating system effectiveness and governance
  • Supporting certification, surveillance, or second-party audits

Typical roles include:

  • Experienced Internal Auditors
  • Quality Managers and Coordinators
  • Engineers and Technologists
  • Operations and Business Managers
  • Consultants supporting ISO 9001 audits

What you will Gain from ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course

Lead Auditor Competence

  • Clear understanding of Lead Auditor responsibilities
  • Proper application of ISO 19011 principles
  • Structured planning and control of audits

Risk, Evidence & Judgment

  • Risk-based audit planning and team coordination
  • Conduct effective product, process and system audit
  • Evaluation of audit evidence and audit conclusions

Modern Audit Awareness

  • Awareness of AI-supported tools as audit inputs only
  • Understanding limits of AI in audit decision-making
  • Auditor accountability and professional judgment

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Course Completion

By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:

  • Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria aligned with organizational context
  • Plan and lead risk-based ISO 9001 audits, including audit team coordination
  • Conduct effective product, process and system audit
  • Collect and evaluate audit evidence using interviews, observation, and sampling
  • Determine audit conclusions on conformance and effectiveness
  • Identify, classify, and document audit findings and nonconformities
  • Lead professional opening and closing meetings
  • Manage audit follow-up and corrective action verification
  • Understand the relationship between ISO 9001 conformance and applicable legal or regulatory obligations
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Instructor

Jack Sekhon, P.Eng
Author • Trainer • Auditor

Delivered by an instructor known for practical, audit-ready interpretation of ISO standards and value-adding audit methodology, not checklist compliance.

  • 25+ years in ISO consulting, auditing, and training
  • Extensive ISO 9001 internal & external audit experience
  • Exemplar Global Lead Auditor (QMS/EMS/OHSMS)
  • Former Lead Auditor & Trainer (BSI, QMI/SAI Global, CSA)
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ACCREDITATION

This course is delivered under Exemplar Global accreditation: TL – Leading Auditing (RTP)

Participants who demonstrate competence receive a Certificate of Attainment.

Delivery

  • Live, instructor-led online
  • Interactive  & real audit scenarios
  • North American time zones

Duration

  • 1 Full Day
  • Lead-auditor-level depth and rigor

Investment

  • $1200 CAD (GST included)
  • Professional pricing
  • Group & corporate options available
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Course Information

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course

Seminar
Lesson 1 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Forward
Lesson 2 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clause 5
Lesson 3 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clauses 6/7.2.3 – Audit Team Leader Knowledge & Skills
Lesson 4 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clause 5 Part 2
Lesson 5 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clause 6
Lesson 6 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clause 6 Part 2
Lesson 7 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clause 6 Part 3
Lesson 8 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clause 6 Part 4
Lesson 9 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Clause 6 Part 5
Lesson 10 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course Examination
Lesson 11 of 11 within section ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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