Before and during the course FAQs

The course includes our IOSH approved Introduction to ISO 45001:2018, as well as further discussion around how to plan and implement an ISO 45001 OH&S management system. That means that even if you are new to the subject, the carefully planned content and expert tutoring will give you the knowledge you need to appreciate the demands of ISO 45001 management systems and how to approach implementation.

Yes, this Auditor Conversion training course is certified by CQI and IRCA, the industry’s professional body. That means you will enjoy globally recognised acknowledgement of the breadth and depth of your new knowledge and practical skills.

A Lean practitioner reduces or eliminates non-value adding tasks in the area of the business where they work, leading to benefits such as improved cycle times, reduced defects and complaints, lower costs, and better value for the customer. They do this by utilising Lean improvement activities such as workplace layout techniques to improve process flow, understanding value streams and desired future states, and quantifying the benefits that are delivered.

Lean practitioners may also coach or train Lean improvement team members on process improvement methods and activities.

Because risk and its management are important right across an organisation, this course will be of interest to a wide variety of people.

The obvious candidates are those involved in business risk management and business continuity programmes, as well as corporate governance. But anyone with management responsibilities in any department will benefit from an appreciation of how to identify and address risk.

Those running quality, environmental and OH&S management systems, and those who audit these systems will also appreciate the knowledge gained.

This Bywater ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training course is certified by CQI and IRCA, the chartered body globally recognised as leading the drive to help organisations perform better through the application of quality management systems.

Employers can trust that individuals who have undergone the training have been taught the knowledge and skills to play a key role in effecting higher levels of quality in processes across the business.

By completing this course, you will be awarded a certificate that demonstrates your ability to apply your new and practical skills in supporting continuing improvement in your organisation.

A Lean Leader drives improvement activities within an organisation to identify opportunities and make quantifiable and lasting change. They do this through the use of appropriate planning, resource allocation and employment of Lean techniques.

Lean Leaders may also coach Lean Practitioners on process improvement methods and activities.

Yes, this popular 5-day course combines our introductory Yellow Belt training course with the more advanced skills required for Green Belt activities. That means you can start the week with little knowledge of Six Sigma, and finish it ready to take part in improvement projects at Green Belt level.

If you only need an overview of Six Sigma at this stage, you may like to consider our 2-day Yellow Belt training course, which will give you a clear understanding of the aims, methodologies and tools of the Six Sigma approach.

Yes, you will be sent a certificate which you can use to demonstrate your understanding of the value of an integrated approach to management systems to your organisation, and how to get started.

This 1-day course is equivalent to 7 hours CPD.

If you are an internal or external auditor working to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, then this course will update your knowledge and skills to the latest version of the standard – ISO 9001:2015. It will also be of value to anyone, including senior managers, for whom it would be useful to understand the changes needed to upgrade their QMS.

The course will enable you to understand the differences between the versions of the standard in terms of structure, terminology and approach, and plan necessary changes in your organisation.

Up-to-date knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems will benefit your organisation, and enable you to meet the IRCA upgrade requirements for registered auditors.

Yes. To pass this course you will first be assessed during training by your course tutor for participation and understanding. You will then have 30 days after the end of the course to take an online exam set by the CQI and IRCA.

The exam will present you with a mix of multiple choice, short response and other forms of question. Practice questions will be available to you to help you understand how the exam works and to check your knowledge. You will find both the exam and the practice questions on external portals, and you will be given full instructions about how to use these. Bywater will also work with you during the course to clarify what is expected of you.

This new online exam, available from March 2023, replaces the previous format of a 2-hour essay-type exam, in use until February 2023.