The ISO/IEC17025 Lead Auditor Training Course is a comprehensive program designed to provide training and certification for individuals aiming to become ISO/IEC 17025 lead auditors for Laboratory Management Systems. This online course encompasses lectures, handouts, videos, an audit checklist, and exams, offering participants the flexibility to receive training from their home or office at their convenience. The course equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as ISO/IEC 17025 lead auditors, covering audit techniques, processes, and requirements as per ISO 19011:2018.
TOPICS COVERED UNDER ISO/IEC17025 LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING
This ISO/IEC 17025 lead auditor training online course is structured into four sections:
- Lectures: This section comprises nine lecture sessions, each delivered as a PowerPoint presentation with explanatory audio, visuals, and graphics. The lecture topics include:
- Session 1: Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Session 2: ISO 17025:2017 Lab Accreditation Process
- Session 3: Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System
- Session 4: Documented Information for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation
- Session 5: Risk-based approach ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Session 6: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audit Process
- Session 7: Audit Terms and Definitions & Roles and Responsibilities
- Session 8: Performing an Audit based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Session 9: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
- Handouts: Comprehensive handouts for all nine sessions, totaling over 100 pages in PDF format, are available for participants to download, save, and print. These handouts provide detailed insights into each of the covered topics.
- Manual: Session 8 includes a real-life example of a laboratory management system manual, offering practical guidance for performing document reviews and understanding adequacy audit findings.
- Audit Checklist: A comprehensive set of more than 400 audit questions, structured according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements and department-wise, is provided as a valuable tool for conducting lead audits. This checklist assists participants in preparing for and executing final audits.
- Videos: Online training video tutorials cover essential aspects of the standard, documentation, audit processes, and more. These tutorials are led by experienced tutors and provide practical insights.
- Exams: Participants are required to pass nine session exams and one final exam, all detailed in a dedicated section of the course. Upon successful completion of the final exam, an auto-generated ISO/IEC17025 Lead Auditor Certificate can be downloaded and printed from the dashboard.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By completing this ISO/IEC17025 auditor training e-learning course, participants will be able to:
- Familiarize themselves with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Accreditation principles.
- Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of standard requirements.
- Comprehend the high-level structure and framework of the laboratory management system.
- Understand ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirement clauses and sub-clauses.
- Grasp organizational issues and context.
- Learn about leadership, planning, and support clauses.
- Understand technical requirements in testing and calibration laboratories.
- Comprehend operation and performance evaluation clauses.
- Learn how to achieve improvement in laboratories and practice auditing with real examples.
- Understand, maintain, and retain documented information.
- Acquire knowledge of external auditing and using audit checklists.
- Understand auditing processes, including opening and closing meetings, as per ISO 19011.
- Learn auditing types and questioning techniques.
- Understand the preparation and maintenance of internal audit records.
- Explore concepts of risk management and risk evaluation techniques.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This ISO/IEC 17025 lead auditor training is ideal for professionals working with laboratories or ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation bodies. It is particularly beneficial for:
- Personnel of test and calibration laboratories
- Quality managers of laboratories
- Laboratory managers
- Directors/Top management of laboratories and their representatives
- ISO/IEC 17025 consultants, compliance executives, experts
- Individuals intending to conduct audits conforming to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
PREREQUISITES
The following are considered advantageous for participants of this ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor Training course:
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Understanding of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
- Familiarity with laboratory management system principles and concepts
- 2 years of experience in a laboratory
- Ability to understand instructions in simple English
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree holders have an edge
AUTHORS & INSTRUCTORS
For detailed information about the authors, trainers, and instructors, including their experience and background, please refer to our trainers’ page. They possess extensive expertise in the subject.
STUDY MATERIALS
This e-Learning course provides study materials for reading after logging in or downloading (PDF format). These materials can be used to reinforce key points and serve as reminders of learned content. Access to study materials is removed after successfully clearing the exam and generating the online certificate.
EXAMINATION AND COURSE CERTIFICATE
All paid E-learning courses include a Course Certificate issued upon course completion and successful passing of session and final exams with a minimum score of 60%. Students who do not pass an exam have the opportunity to retake it.
END OF COURSE INSTRUCTION
Upon completing each session and passing the respective session examinations, students can proceed to the final exam. Successful completion of the final exam marks the end of the course. The training certificate is available on our Learning Management System (LMS), allowing students to print or save it. The certificate can also be verified by entering the name and certificate number.
