What is ISO 9001:2015?
ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most widely used Quality Management System (QMS) standard. It plays a key role in increasing organizational efficiency, reducing costs, enabling continuous improvement, and supporting institutionalization.
Unlike product-based certificates, ISO 9001:2015 is a management system standard applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors—public or private, service or manufacturing, large or small.
Certification is granted after the system is audited and approved by an independent accredited certification body.
The purpose of implementing ISO 9001:2015 is to define, control, and improve all processes involved in producing goods or delivering services—essentially creating a “user manual” of the organization to ensure consistent quality every time.
Industries that frequently use ISO 9001 include:
- Manufacturing
- Logistics and trade
- Healthcare
- Municipalities and public institutions
- Hotels, restaurants, service providers
- IT, software, and technology companies
ISO 9001 focuses on how an organization operates, not what it produces.
Validity of the ISO 9001 Certificate
ISO 9001 certificates are typically issued for 3 years.
- Annual surveillance audits ensure the system is being maintained.
- At the end of the 3-year cycle, a recertification audit is conducted.
If an organization fails to meet the system’s requirements, the certificate may be suspended or revoked.
What is ISO 9000:2000?
It is a guide standard that helps organizations understand and improve the system established according to ISO 9001 requirements.
Purpose of the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training
This training prepares participants to:
- Understand ISO 9001:2015 requirements in depth
- Conduct first-, second-, and third-party quality management system audits
- Plan audits, manage audit teams, communicate findings, and prepare audit reports
- Identify nonconformities and evaluate corrective actions
- Apply ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems
- Support organizations in achieving and sustaining ISO 9001 certification
Training Outcome
Participants who successfully complete the examination will receive an:
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Certificate,
qualifying them to perform and lead QMS audits at an international level.
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