The ISO/IEC 17021 internal auditor training course is designed to offer training and certification for becoming an ISO 17021 auditor for Quality Management Systems auditors. This online ISO 17021 auditor training provides comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 internal auditor requirements. The course aims to equip users with the necessary knowledge for auditing a system. It covers various audit activities such as Audit Techniques, Audit Processes, and Audit Requirements. Participants will learn how to conduct and perform internal audits for certifying bodies associated with the certification of management systems. Successful completion of this course allows auditors to qualify as ‘Certified Internal Auditor based on ISO/IEC 17021:2015 standard requirements. Participants will receive an ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Certified Auditor certificate upon successful completion.
TOPICS COVERED UNDER ISO 17021 INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING
This ISO 17021-certified internal auditor training online course comprises seven sessions:
- Session – 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
- Session – 2: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Requirements
- Session – 3: Remote Audit Process (based on IAF MD4 and IAF ID12)
- Session – 4: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Documentation
- Session – 5: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Audit Process
- Session – 6: ISO/IEC 17021 MSCB Internal Audit Records
- Session – 7: Steps for ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Accreditation
Lectures: An overview of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 is provided in session 1 with an explanatory presentation featuring audio and graphics for better understanding.
Handouts: For all the above 7 sessions, handouts totaling more than 100 pages in PDF format are provided. Participants can download, save, print, or read these handouts offline to gain in-depth knowledge of the covered topics.
Videos: In all of the above sessions, videos (approximately 8 hours) of online training delivered by experts are provided. These videos cover clause-wise requirements, documentation processes, ISO 17021 remote audit processes, audit records, and steps for ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation. A video on the remote audit process based on IAF MD4 and IAF ID12 is also included.
Exams: Participants need to clear a total of 7 session exams and one final exam as provided in a separate session of the course. Upon successfully passing the exam, participants can receive an auto-generated ISO/IEC 17021 Certified Auditor Certificate and can download and print the certificate from the dashboard.
Audit Checklist: A comprehensive set of more than 200 audit questions on ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 is provided as a ready tool for performing internal audits. Participants can download it for future reference and use it during organizational audits.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this ISO/IEC 17021 auditor training e-learning course, participants will be able to:
- Familiarize themselves with ISO 17021-1:2015 requirement clauses and sub-clauses.
- Understand the overview of ISO 17021-1:2015 and the benefits of its implementation.
- Understand general and structural requirements of ISO 17021-1:2015 standard.
- Learn about the Remote Auditing process.
- Understand management system requirements of ISO 17021-1:2015 standard.
- Comprehend documentation and lists of procedures and records to check them as an internal auditor.
- Gain knowledge of internal auditing and how to use audit checklists.
- Understand the processes involved in auditing.
- Learn about different types of auditing and questioning techniques.
- Understand how to prepare and maintain internal audit records.
- Use a ready-to-use internal audit checklist with clause-wise questions to perform an effective audit.
- Be equipped to work as an internal auditor in a certification body or as an auditor of the accreditation body.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This course is suitable for individuals meeting any of the below-listed criteria:
- Individuals who want to become ISO/IEC 17021 Internal Auditors.
- Individuals leading their certifying bodies to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 registration.
- Individuals having general awareness of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.
- Graduates working with certifying bodies or private companies looking to become auditors.
- Participants who have previously found this course useful, including internal QMS auditors or those working in quality/operational areas seeking to upgrade their skills as internal auditors with a formal training certificate.
PREREQUISITES
- Have read the ISO/IEC 17021 standard.
- Basic knowledge of what certifying bodies are.
- Basic English language skills to understand and utilize the course content.
- Knowledge of certifying bodies’ providers’ quality management systems.
AUTHORS & INSTRUCTORS
For details about the authors, trainers, and instructors’ experience and background, please visit our trainers page. They possess extensive expertise in the subject.
STUDY MATERIALS
This e-Learning course is provided with study materials that you can read after logging in or download in PDF format. Use the study materials to reinforce key points and keep a reminder of what you have learned, and save them on your computer for future reference. Access to study materials is removed after the exam is cleared, and the online certificate is prepared for the student.
EXAMINATION AND COURSE CERTIFICATE
All paid E-learning courses include a Course Certificate issued upon course completion and passing the session exams and final exam with a minimum of 60% marks. Students have the option to reappear in the exam if they fail any session.
END OF COURSE INSTRUCTION
After completing the session and passing each session’s examination, the student can proceed to the final exam. Once the final exam is cleared, the course is considered completed. The training certificate is available on our LMS, which students can print or save. It is also available for verification by entering the name and certificate number.
