ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor
This course prepares delegates to plan, conduct, and report full quality management system audits against the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Participants work through the audit lifecycle from programme planning to closing meetings and corrective action follow-up, using structured practical exercises. The programme also covers auditor competence, evidence gathering, and the discipline of writing defensible nonconformity reports.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Interpreting each ISO 9001 clause in a live audit context
- 02Planning a risk based audit programme and annual schedule
- 03Gathering objective evidence through interviews and document sampling
- 04Grading nonconformities and writing defensible finding reports
- 05Leading opening and closing meetings with the auditee
- 06Verifying that corrective actions have genuinely closed the gap
- 07Assessing auditor competence and managing conflicts of interest
What you will gain
- Interpret each clause of ISO 9001:2015 in an audit context
- Plan and schedule a risk-based audit programme
- Gather objective evidence through interviews and document sampling
- Grade and document nonconformities accurately
- Lead opening and closing meetings with confidence
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
Who should attend
- Quality managers and coordinators
- Prospective and practising internal auditors
- Management representatives
- Consultants supporting certification
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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