Laboratory Quality Management Systems and ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
This programme prepares laboratory managers and quality staff to build, document and maintain a management system that meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Participants examine competence, impartiality and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories, and learn how to prepare for a successful accreditation assessment. Practical sessions cover document control, corrective action and the transition from internal quality goals to formal recognition.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Interpreting the structural, resource and process requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
- 02Building a quality manual with supporting procedures and work instructions
- 03Establishing document control, records management and metrological traceability
- 04Demonstrating impartiality, confidentiality and technical competence to assessors
- 05Planning internal audits and management reviews as improvement drivers
- 06Managing nonconforming work, root cause analysis and corrective action
- 07Preparing the laboratory for an accreditation assessment and closing findings
What you will gain
- Interpret the clauses of ISO/IEC 17025 and their practical intent
- Develop a quality manual and supporting procedures for the laboratory
- Establish document control, records and traceability systems
- Plan and conduct internal audits and management reviews
- Prepare the laboratory for an accreditation assessment visit
- Manage nonconforming work, corrective actions and continual improvement
Who should attend
- Laboratory managers and technical managers
- Quality officers and quality assurance staff
- Senior analysts responsible for accreditation
- Internal auditors in testing laboratories
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
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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- R18,000 per delegate
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- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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