Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor training course provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct service management system (SMS) audits in accordance with widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective SMS audit. It aims to strengthen your skill set regarding the planning and conducting SMS audits in compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing.
This training course also provides exercises, quizzes, and practical examples to help you understand the most important aspects of SMS audits. It elaborates, among others, on the practical aspects, such as the interpretation of ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of principles of auditing, the audit methods, the evidence collection and verification, the leading of an audit team, the drafting of nonconformity reports, and the preparation of the final audit report.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor” certificate demonstrates your professional capabilities and your ability to audit an SMS based on ISO/IEC 20000-1.
Who should attend?
The ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
- Auditors seeking to conduct and lead SMS audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the SMS audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare organizations for an SMS certification audit
- Expert advisors in service management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a service management system (SMS) based on ISO/IEC 20000-1
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements for an SMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the SMS conformity to ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 20000-1 audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO/IEC 20000-1 audit program
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices used in service management system audits
- Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples
- Practical exercises based on a case study and discussions
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Exercises tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
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Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to the SMS and the ISO/IEC 20000 family of standards
- Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
- Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Day 4: Closing of the audit
- Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 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 service management system
- Domain 2: Service management system requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 20000 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 20000 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 20000 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 2000 audit program
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/IEC 20000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in IT Service Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in IT Service Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in IT Service Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please visit the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
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- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit work documents
- Reviewing documented information
- Conducting on-site audit
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- PECB will provide training materials of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
