ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (Exemplar)

Workshop Outline

Omnex is an Exemplar Global Certified TPECS provider for Exemplar Global QM, AU and TL Competency Units. This five-day seminar fully covers the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, which is the upcoming international standard for Quality Management Systems. Auditing topics from ISO 19001 such as the auditing process and methodologies, e.g. planning and conducting an audit, writing nonconformity statements, preparing an audit summary and report, and verifying corrective actions are also covered with a focus on ISO 9001:2015. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used. Techniques for leading auditing teams will also be discussed. Attendees who successfully demonstrate competence during this course will achieve a Certificate of Attainment for the following competency units: 

• Exemplar Global-QM 
• Exemplar Global-AU 
• Exemplar Global-TL 

Workshop Goals

• Understand the application of quality management principles in the context of ISO 9001:2015. 
• Relate the quality management system to the organizational products, services, activities, and operational processes. 
• Relate the organization’s context and interested party needs and expectations to the planning and implementation of an organization’s quality management system. 
• Understand the application of the principles, procedures, and techniques of auditing. 
• Understand the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation. 
• Understand the application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit. 
• Practice personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit. 
• Establish, plan and task the activities of an audit team. 
• Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client. 
• Organize and direct audit team members. 
• Prevent and resolve conflict with the auditee and/or within the audit team. 
• Prepare and complete the audit report. 

Recommended Training and/or Experience:

An understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and/or work experience in applying ISO 9001:2015 is recommended.

Workshop Particulars:

Date:                June 11-12 (Overview) June 19-21 (Lead Auditor)

Location:        TBD

Time:                9:00 am - 5:00 pm

 Fee:                 $2220.00 plus HST, meals and materials will be provided.

 Registration and Cancellation Policy: Workshop fees must be paid at the time of registration to ensure a seat. Cancellation requests receive more than 7 calendar days before the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellation requests received within the 7 calendar days before the start date of the workshop are non-refundable. Quality Matters Inc. reserves the right to cancel any workshop.

Substitution Policy: Substitutions of participants will be permitted at any time prior to the start of the workshop. For information or to register, contact Quality Matters Inc. at (709) 722-7860, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our web site @ www.qualitymatters.net