CQI & IRCA Lead Auditor Training Courses

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Lead Auditors assist in assessing management systems internally, lead audit teams, and undertake 2nd party (supplier) and 3rd party (external and certification) audits.

Bywater has been a leading provider of training courses for over 40 years, helping organisations succeed in implementing and continually improving their management systems and maintaining ISO certifications. Our CQI and IRCA certified 5 day Lead Auditor training courses provide delegates with the skills to effectively plan and conduct internal and external audits in line with ISO requirements.

Scheduled Training

We provide an extensive range of certified Lead Auditor training courses online and across the UK throughout the year, including at venues such as Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff. Residential and non-residential places are available. Please select the relevant dates and venues button from our Lead Auditor Course Listing to view upcoming course dates.

For existing Lead Auditors, we recommend viewing our CQI & IRCA Auditor Conversion training courses.

Dedicated Training

All of our Lead Auditor training courses can take place on a dedicated basis online or at a venue of your choice. The courses include interactive workshops to encourage team discussions on how the management system can be implemented successfully within your organisation. Dedicated training is often more cost effective and convenient for organisations wishing to train several employees. Please select the following link to request a quote.

Consultancy

We can provide additional support to those wishing to achieve or maintain certification in the way of Consultancy. Our consultancy services are designed to result in accelerated, measurable and sustainable improvements embedded through organisational behaviour change. Please view our ISO Management Systems Consultancy Services to learn more and request a tailored quote.

Lead Auditor Course Listing

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- CQI and IRCA certified, this ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course is designed for those seeking to manage and conduct ISO 9001:2015 internal and external audits
- Provides practical application of the complete QMS audit process with reference to ISO 9001
- Satisfies CQI and IRCA certification requirements to all grades of QMS Auditor
Next Course: 24 - 28 January 2022 Online
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ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- IEMA, CQI and IRCA certified ISO 14001:2015 Lead Environmental Auditor training course fully satisfies IEMA training requirements for Environmental Auditors & Principal Environmental Auditors
- Designed for those seeking to lead or conduct internal and external ISO 14001 audits
- Delegates will understand how to prepare, plan and conduct an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System audit
Next Course: 31 January - 04 February 2022 Online
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IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- CQI and IRCA Certified, this course develops the knowledge and skills needed to conduct an effective first, second or third party QMS audit against IATF 16949
- Based on the requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, this certified Automotive Lead Auditor training course is designed for those needing to assess compliance of an organisation/supplier against third party standards
- Fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as a Lead Auditor
Next Course: 24 - 28 January 2022 Online
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ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- CQI and IRCA Certified Course(Ref.1836), this ISO 17025 Lead Auditor training course builds upon skills needed to conduct an effective and competent audit in order to objectively assess compliance of laboratories to meet accreditation body requirements
- Based on the requirements of ISO 17025, the course is designed for those seeking to support laboratory compliance and competency improvements
- Fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as a ISO 17025 lead auditor.
Next Course: 24 - 28 January 2022 in Leeds, West Yorkshire
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ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- CQI and IRCA certified, designed for those wishing to conduct first, second and/or third party Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) audits against the OH&S Management System standard, ISO 45001
- You will learn the complete audit process, including interviewing techniques, planning and report writing
- Other topics covered include hazard identification, OH&S legislation and codes of practice
Next Course: 31 January - 04 February 2022 Online
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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days
- CQI and IRCA certified, on successful completion of this ISMS ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course, delegates will be awarded with an internationally recognised CQI and IRCA approved certificate
- Auditing of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) helps to identify potential risks, meets ISO 27001 requirements and identifies better ways to keep information secure
- Through a central case study delegates will learn to plan, conduct and follow up a ISO 27001 audit
Next Course: 21 - 25 February 2022 in Coventry
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Looking for Auditor Conversion courses? View our CQI & IRCA Auditor Conversion training courses.

Customer Reviews

Great tutorGreat tutor, very approachable and highly knowledgeable, made the subject interesting.

Amey Defence Services Ltd|17th Jan, 2022

Easy to understandThe tutor is the oracle when it comes to ISO 9001:2015. He had a fountain of knowledge on this topic and was able to breakdown the course and syllabus to my educational level for me to understand.

ESI Safety|14th Jan, 2022

Very good knowledgeVery good knowledge and approach to teaching content which otherwise could be very dry. Ensured that the class all understand topics before proceeding.

Network Rail|14th Jan, 2022

Superbly executedThe tutor, in his easy-going, affable, and approachable manner, was able, often through the application of real-life examples and anecdotes that made understanding easier, to really bring the teaching content alive. The way he managed the learning audience, eliciting interaction...

MOD|13th Jan, 2022

Supportive tutorThe tutor was very knowledgeable and completely supportive as a tutor. He has a vast array of experience that was evident throughout the course.

Aqualisa Products Ltd|12th Jan, 2022

Extremely knowledgeableThe tutor was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.

Private|11th Jan, 2022

Excellent TutorExcellent Tutor with a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the area

Lifescan Scotland Limited|10th Jan, 2022

Exceeded my expectationsThe tutor delivered the course content exceptionally well and exceeded my expectations.

Keystone Lintels|7th Jan, 2022

Enjoyable and relevantIt was obvious how experienced the tutor is and he used his experience to really make the course content 'live'. While the course is intense, the tutor's teaching manner made it enjoyable and relevant.

Aker Solutions|6th Jan, 2022

The tutor was brilliantThe tutor was brilliant - a combination of substantial experience and an ability to relay information clearly.

Mitsubishi Power Europe Ltd|4th Jan, 2022

Good discussionsThe Course was broken down into easy to absorb sections and good discussions within the candidates to put some real-life learning beside the theory.

Danfoss Scotland Ltd|29th Dec, 2021

The venue was excellentThe venue was excellent and the Bywater staff were very helpful in managing my short notice booking arrangments. Course participants and the tutor made the experience very engaging. Thank you.

Cabinet Office|21st Dec, 2021