This first step on your auditor qualification journey will give you the foundational knowledge of the Integrated management systems (IMS) standard (based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) and the understanding of the key principles. You’ll understand how to build relationships with stakeholders, and how to lead and manage an audit team in your organization. Led by expert BSI trainers, this qualification is designed for anyone who needs to audit an organization’s IMS.
Unlock the understanding you need for managing quality and driving improvements across an organization.
How will I benefit?
- Gain the skills you need to plan, conduct, report and follow up on an IMS audit
- Understand the key benefits and requirements of an IMS (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018)
- Achieve formal recognition of your knowledge and the ability to apply your skills within your organization
- Advance your career progression and continue your learning journey to unlock further qualifications to allow development within your role
- Access a global community of like-minded and qualified professionals to share experiences and practical advice to use in your everyday life
Which qualification will I achieve?
On successful completion of your qualification, you’ll receive a BSI Mark of Trust that can be shared across within your organization and across your network of contacts.
Who should attend?
Anyone with the need to audit an integrated management systems (IMS) against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
What will I learn?
Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor Practitioner qualification includes:
Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Requirements (2 days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- Learn the importance and benefits of an effective IMS
- Understand the key requirements and terms and definitions of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
- Recognize a typical framework for implementing the standards following the PDCA cycle
- Understand main concepts such as risk-based thinking, process approach, Plan-Do-Check-Act, and 7 management principles
Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor (5 days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- On completion, successful delegates will have the knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.
- Explain the purpose of an IMS and IMS standards and its business benefits
- Learn management system audit
- Gain third-party certification
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up a QMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
- Gain the stills to plan, conduct, and report an audit
- Understand how to follow-up an audit of a QMS to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 9001 and in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
Assessment
Each module is followed by a mandatory online multiple-choice examination. Delegates must pass the examination to be awarded the qualification.
Step 2: IMS Lead Auditor Professional qualification
After completing your Practitioner level qualification, why not undertake the next step and become an Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor Professional qualification holder. Professional level takes you beyond conformity audits and develops your ability to audit improvement initiatives.
The focus of this advanced qualification is to expand upon process improvement approaches that can help strengthen and improve your organization’s quality management system.
Find out more here.
Step 3: IMS Lead Auditor Certified Professional qualification
The final step on the Auditor qualification pathway provides the opportunity to get your Professional Auditor qualification certified. Demonstrating that you have applied everything that you have learned in practice and in your work.
Find out more here.
