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- Before and during the course (6)
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- Certificates of attendance (5)
- Certified courses (12)
- Choosing a training venue (2)
- Course structure and tutors (5)
- CQI and IRCA exams (14)
- Cyber security (6)
- Dedicated training (8)
- Online training in the Virtual Classroom (8)
- Post course and feedback (3)
- Standards and ISO (5)
- Understanding business improvement (8)
- Why train with Bywater (4)
Before and during the course FAQs
Yes, this Bywater course is CQI and IRCA certified, and you will receive a certificate after training to demonstrate you have achieved new professional skills and standing in line with the requirements of this internationally recognised body.
Established for over 40 years, we are a world-leading independent provider of ISO 17025 training.
Whether you need an introduction or a deeper insight into the application of management systems within laboratories, we have a full programme of complementary training courses to meet your requirements. That includes specific training for those operating around forensic laboratories.
To ensure maximum value for your training investment, our courses are delivered by expert practitioners and include valuable practical sessions to reinforce your learning. This is true whether you choose to attend our venue-based courses within the UK or join us in our global Virtual Classroom.
Our lead auditor training takes delegates through the concepts and practical application of the standard as needed to conduct or lead management system audits in their own and/or other organisations. If you need to understand how to audit a quality management system in 1st, 2nd or 3rd party organisations, we recommend our ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course.
If your focus is solely on performing internal audits of your organisation’s quality management system against ISO 9001:2015, then this ISO 9001 Internal Auditor course the right choice for you. On this course you will learn how to help ensure your organisation can become and remain compliant with ISO 9001 and how to support the process of continual improvement.
We offer a range of risk management courses looking at the requirements of ISO 31000:2018, explaining the role and implementation of risk management within an organisation.
Black Belt training goes beyond Green Belt skills to complete your knowledge of the Six Sigma tools and techniques, putting you in the best possible position to support your business in improving business processes. It also gives you the skills to manage the multi-disciplinary teams who will carry out those improvements.
Black Belt training and experience are valuable additions to your CV, both within your own organisation and in the wider world. As Bywater Six Sigma training is certified by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), your expert achievement will be seen to be of the highest quality.
The Auditor Migration training course is certified by the CQI and IRCA, the body representing quality professionals, and satisfies the requirements for those who wish to maintain their IRCA OH&SMS auditor registration.
Delegates receive a certificate completion to provide evidence of their enhanced auditing skills.
The course is also equivalent to 14 hours CPD.
No, this course will provide you with a basic understanding of auditing, the role of the auditor, and the skills and processes involved in auditing. It is suitable for those who are new to the concept of auditing, and also provides a useful refresher for those who are already working in the field.
If you are already a lead auditor in another discipline, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 45001, then this course is ideal for extending your auditing knowledge into the world of information security management systems.
If you are not already an auditor in another discipline, and wish to become an auditor of ISMS, there is more appropriate training available.
Our ISO 27001 Internal Auditor training course will teach you all you need to know about auditing your own organisation’s ISMS.
Alternatively, our ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training course will give you the knowledge and skills you are looking for to audit both internal and external ISMS.
We will send you or the colleague who booked your course a certificate after the course ends, provided you completed the training and all invoices have been paid.
You will be able to use the certificate as evidence of your newly gained knowledge and skills by adding it to your CV or your LinkedIn profile, as well as sharing it with your colleagues.
As well as delivering knowledge to organisations about to embark on an ISMS, this course has plenty to offer those who already have an information security management system.
New members of staff, those wanting to improve their existing ISMS to meet ISO 27001 requirements, and those seeking certification for their organisations, can all benefit from the expert tutoring and knowledge delivered on this course.
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Virtual Classroom
Our interactive, tutor-led Virtual Classroom training allows delegates to up-skill from the convenience of their home or office.
Lead Auditor Courses
View our range of CQI and IRCA certified Lead Auditor Training Courses including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Internal Auditor Courses
Acquire the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up an Internal Audit with training across a variety of standards.