Why Should You Attend?
The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer is a comprehensive five-day training course that provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish, implement, operate, maintain, and continually improve a Quality Management System (QMS). By attending this course, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the ISO 9001requirements, best practices, and effective methodologies for QMS implementation and ongoing maintenance.
This training course equips you with the tools needed to help organizations manage the quality of their products and services using a structured and evidence-based approach. Additionally, you will learn the importance of customer focus and how to create an organizational culture that supports and enables quality.
At the end of the course, you will take a certification exam. Upon successful completion, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” credential. This certification is internationally recognized and UKAS accredited, validating your competence to implement a QMS according to ISO 9001 requirements.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is tailored for:
- Personnel responsible for improving the quality of products and services within the organization.
- Personnel tasked with meeting customer requirements.
- Consultants, advisors, and professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 for QMS.
- Professionals looking to become proficient in PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for QMS implementation.
- Individuals responsible for ensuring the conformity of the QMS with ISO 9001 requirements.
- Members of QMS implementation and operation teams.
- Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001.
- Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 from the perspective of an implementer.
- Plan and initiate a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001 using PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices.
- Support the organization in operating, maintaining, and improving the QMS.
- Prepare an organization for a third-party certification audit.
Educational Approach
This course uses a learner-centered approach, which includes:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices for QMS implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement.
- Practical examples throughout the course to support the theoretical concepts.
- Interaction between trainers and participants through discussions and questions.
- Homework exercises at the end of each day.
- Quizzes after each section, as well as scenario-based quizzes at the end of the day to prepare for the certification exam.
Prerequisites
To participate in this course, participants should have a basic understanding of ISO management system standards, an overall knowledge of ISO 9001, and the principles of management system implementation. Familiarity with ISO’s quality management principles will also be helpful.
Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and initiation of QMS implementation.
- Day 2: Planning the QMS implementation.
- Day 3: Implementing a QMS.
- Day 4: Monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for certification audit.
- Day 5: Certification exam.
Examination
The PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP) requirements. It covers the following domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a QMS.
- Domain 2: Initiation of a QMS implementation.
- Domain 3: Planning a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001.
- Domain 4: Implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001.
- Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS.
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS.
- Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit.
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Certification
After passing the exam, participants are eligible for one of the following credentials:
| Credential | Exam | Professional Experience | QMS Project Experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Two years: One year in Quality Management | 200 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years in Quality Management | 300 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years in Quality Management | 1,000 hours of project activities | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: If you hold both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials, you can qualify for the PECB Master Credential by completing four additional Foundation Exams.
General Information
- Certification and Exam Fees: Included in the course price.
- Training Materials: Over 500 pages of instructional content with explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
- CPD Credits: 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits will be awarded for course completion.
- Retake Policy: If you fail the exam, you can retake it once for free within 12 months.
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