ISO 9001 LEAD AUDITOR COURSE – CQI and IRCA CERTIFIED TRAINING

ISO 9001 LEAD AUDITOR COURSE – CQI and IRCA CERTIFIED TRAINING

$ 1,734.50

Build Your Career and become a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (QMS)

*Instant Access to Online Self-Paced Course Materials

Blended Course: 3 Days Online Self Paced + 2 Days Online Remote Workshop

*This whole course can be done in the comfort of your home or workplace.

Includes:

Start Learning Immediately – Instant Access to 27 hours (approx. 3 Days) Self-Paced Online Course Materials
2 Days: Online Interactive Workshop with highly experienced IRCA Certified Trainer & Auditor
Online Exam plus CQI and IRCA Certificate of Achievement
40 Hours Total – Highest Quality CQI and IRCA Certified Training
Auditor Checklists and Templates for future use
Engaging tests and case studies using latest learning management technology
QMS CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course

How To Book and Start Learning Today

All Packages Include Instant Access to Your Online Self Paced Materials
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27th & 28th Nov 2025 - Live Trainer Online
18th & 19th Dec 2025 - Live Trainer Online
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Just some of our many successful learners …

“Looking to expand my skill base with a qualification in quality management and auditing, SEQM training was recommended to me by a colleague. The online blended learning course offers a carefully structured combination of learning materials which fully supports self-directed professional development, and the 2-day practical element is highly engaging – very much a ‘real-world’ approach to auditing scenarios. The course tutors are extremely knowledgeable, and the ongoing support is excellent. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending SEQM.

Dr. Susanna Whawell FInstLM, CMILT, CQI

Operations Director - Auxilium Legal

“There were several beneficial aspects to this course; being able to work at my own pace, completing the various assignments, also some were very challenging, this helped the learning experience, and the mock-audit during the 2-days was also really useful, not only to understand the requirements, but also the interaction of other delegates, bringing different perspectives.

Overall, really glad I chose both the course and training provider for my qualification”

Nicholas Hoult - UK

QHSE Consultant

“I would like to thank all SEQM staff especially Mr. Jam, Mr. Gareth and Ms. Maria for their efforts, care and support.

All the course was excellent. I really benefited from every aspect of the course.

Special Thanks to auditor and trainer Mr Keith, who shared with us part of his extraordinary experience through his great auditing career. I respect him so much. Simply he is incredible”

Dr Ahmed Talaat - Saudi Arabia

R&D Assistant Manager - Batterjee Pharma

“Can I just say thank you to everyone at SEQM TRAINING. This has been the best online course I have taken ( and I have done a few in the last 18 months ).

The whole course allowed me to want to learn again – after not having sat an exam since 1989 and my finals at University. The two-day workshops were excellent in that they made you think about the application and were ideal for calming the nerves before the exam. The final revision element is perfect for this”.

William-Whawell - SEQM IRCA Course Student

William Whawell - UK (Part 1)

Managing Director - Auxilium Legal

“The whole course was beneficial and organised extremely well. The tutor had excellent knowledge and the exercises were very effective in helping me learn”

Muhammad Adnan Atif - Saudi Arabia

QC Mechanical Inspector - China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co

“Great tutor and support team. Good tempo and we covered a lot in a concentrated time.
Exactly what I wanted – informative, good preparation and delivered in a way I could fit around my commitments. Good job, thank you”

Simon Day - UK

EHS Director UK & Ireland

The course material was excellent and the tutors were very approachable.

Being able to undertake this course at my own pace and comeback to it at anytime was very useful. The support team were very helpful.

The videos are clear and precise and the text easy to read. If there had to be one element to highlight off the three days it was the clarity of the audio elements. Precise, clear and very easy to follow”

William Whawell - Part 2

Managing Director - Auxilium Legal

“It was an action (and information)-packed course which I know will influence my thinking for a long time.
As well as sharing a host of practical skills and vast knowledge, time was allocated to long-term professional development and candidates’ growth and resilience in the auditing sector.

I really benefited from the role play exercises when the tutor took the part of multiple auditees. This was an excellent way to develop skills in interview and assimilating information, as well as self-awareness in personal effectiveness. The feedback made use of everyone’s input so we could learn from one another”

Liza Ludbrook - UK

Research Associate

“The course was really interesting. A good mixture of theory and case studies.
Presentation and quality of the course materials was excellent”.

Harkiirat Sodhi - France

Mechanical Engineer - Assystem

“Again my thanks for the excellent learning materials during the 27 hours self-study and to Jam for the 2 day workshop and making the course enjoyable.

The quality and presentation of the learning materials was excellent. The online part of the course was really interesting, I found most beneficial the degree of information provided in the module videos and tutor Keith’s knowledge on the ISO standards, his role playing of different auditee characteristics, and how he presented key information”

Ian Harries - UK

Principal Quality Manager - MOTTMAC

“The course is well organised and well run, tutor was excellent and very knowledgeable”

John Cowdell - SEQM Training Student ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

John Cowdell - UK

Compliance Officer - Komfort Partitioning Limited

3 Steps to become an IRCA CQI Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor:

STEP 1

Online Learning

STEP 2

Live Workshop

STEP 3

Exam & Certificate

Step 1 – Learn ISO 9001 Online

Learn how to become a professional ISO9001 auditor in the comfort of your own space, at your own pace, anywhere where there is an internet connection at a time to suit your diary.

The course is a mix of online instruction consisting of videos and interactive exercises (3 days), and live workshops led by an experienced auditor and trainer (2 days).

There are 15 lessons which includes videos, interactive exercises and live remote trainer sessions to help you learn quickly and efficiently, along with practice exams to help you get ready for the certification exam. All of the video lectures are recorded, so you can study at home, at work, or any other convenient place any time of the day to suit YOUR schedule.

Re-watch online material as many times as you wish to strengthen your knowledge.

Course videos are of the very highest quality, developed by highly experienced trainers and auditors, who have a wealth of commercial and industrial experience. All videos and audio transcripts are written by experienced auditors and clearly spoken in English.

<< Click STEP 2 to find out more about the workshops

Step 2 – Attend the Interactive Workshops (2 DAYS)

After learning the theory and background knowledge in Step 1 , the next step is to learn practical auditing skills to perform the certification audit. Roleplay, case studies, and other activities enhance learning efficiency.

You will learn the ‘soft skills’ needed to excel as a Lead Auditor and to prepare for the certification exam. Soft skills are non-technical skills that relate to how you work, how you interact with colleagues, how you solve problems, and how you manage your work. These include interpersonal (people) skills, teamwork, communication skills, listening skills, problem solving, time management, critical thinking, conflict resolution and empathy, among others.

Your will learn face-to-face from trainers with extensive experience of auditing in both public and private sectors as well as commercial and industrial environments. You will be able to ask questions directly, and get practical knowledge of how to do well at the exam and be a really effective auditor.

<< Click STEP 3 to find out about the exam.

STEP 3 – Pass Assessments and Exam

To pass successfully candidates need to:

(1) Complete all elements of the course
(2) Pass the continuous assessments
(3) Pass the Online Examination

On successfully passing the course you will be awarded an CQI and IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certificate in your name.

Stand Out & Increase your Net Worth by becoming an IRCA Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

There is a shortage of qualified auditors currently. You can capitalise on this by becoming certified. Furthermore, the global demand for ISO 9001 professionals is steadily growing as organisations implement the standard to get an edge on their competitors and improve their internal efficiency. This trend is set to continue to increase in the future, ensuring that auditors with ISO 9001 certified credentials will be in high demand from organisations worldwide.

This course is provided by SEQM TRAINING, a CQI and IRCA Approved Training Provider, and will provide a professional lead auditor qualification certified by CQI and IRCA – the globally recognised ultimate standard for auditing competence.

On completing the course, passing the assessments and exam, you will be presented with an CQI and IRCA certificate. This proves that you have the knowledge and skills to be able to lead a team to conduct a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd party audit of a Quality Management System (QMS) in any organisation – SME or multinational corporation. Furthermore, it ensures that you understand and can apply the knowledge you gained in each of the course’s modules, proving that you are a highly competent lead auditor.

Learn How to Professionally Audit Quality Management Systems

This course will give you the skills and expertise needed to competently manage a QMS (Quality Management System) audit program. You will learn how to lead a team, plan, execute and report on an assessment of an QMS against the standard ISO 9001:2015.

Experienced ISO 9001 auditors and practitioners show you how to lead a QMS project from start to finish. You will be taught the detailed theory and gain ‘hands on’ experience through practical application of the audit process to ISO management systems through discussion and role play. Best-practice audit methodology based on ISO 19011 is used throughout the course allowing you to master audit techniques.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone who wants to further their career or increase their value to an organisation!

Individuals who want to qualify and start a career as an ISO 9001 Auditor.
Individuals who wish to expand their knowledge of effective audit practices
Individuals who want to audit and build on existing QMS processes for effectiveness and improvement.
Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS certification audits
Corporate governance, risk and compliance managers
Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with QMS System requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit
Expert advisers in Quality Management

WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES?

Those attending this course are expected to have knowledge of the following:

Process approach based Quality Management Systems.
The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.
The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continuous improvement.
The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.
The fundamental concepts of a quality management system and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000).
The structure, content and requirements of ISO 9001 and its commonly used quality management terms and definitions.

This knowledge can be gained through:

Attending a CQI and IRCA certified training ISO 9001 Foundation course or recognised equivalent such as SEQM’s ISO 9001 Foundation Course:
Previous experience and existing knowledge.
Self-education

As well as a good knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and the key principles of a QMS, it would help (but is not essential) if you have attended an internal or lead auditor course or have experience conducting internal or supplier audits.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CERTIFICATION

Successful completion of this internationally recognised certified course will enhance your professional development and provide important industry recognition.

This course is CQI and IRCA certified, an internationally recognised organisation for personal certification, and passing its exam confirms you are competent to lead ISO 9001 audits to internationally recognised standards.

Certified training helps you stand out from the crowd in terms of your career. This is because most training courses provide certificates but these are predominantly certificates of completion, and not necessarily certified by a globally recognised 3rd party.

CQI and IRCA support a large global community of highly educated and engaged professionals, just like you, to enhance their career outcomes. Successful completion of this widely accepted certification will enhance your professional development and provide important industry recognition.

WHY ISO 9001?

It’s the Backbone of ISO Standards!

With the growth and global acceptance of ISO 9001:2015 as the default standard for Quality Management and baseline for many other standards, there is a huge demand for qualified ISO 9001 lead auditors.

Gaining the knowledge and qualifications required to conduct an ISO 9001 audit is essential for the successful career development of all lead auditors.

Passing the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course will enable you to join 3-day auditor conversion courses for other standards such ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 instead of full 5-day Lead Auditor courses.

Furthermore a practical working knowledge of the lead audit process is also a crucial requirement for the manager responsible for implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance within an organisation.
This course provides it all!

£Billion

The Global ISO Certification Market

HOW TO GET CERTIFIED:

To become certified you will need to:

1) Complete the Online Course Material
2) Attend the Interactive Workshop
3) Pass the Online Exam

The course will cover not only the accepted principles of auditing, but will give participants a detailed understanding of audit methodology, including audit preparation, managing an audit team, determining compliance with the standard, interview techniques, following audit trails and documenting evidence.

Delegates will participate in workshops and case studies to develop their auditing techniques, and will learn how to handle some of the more challenging situations an auditor may face. The course has been designed in keeping with international standards on auditing techniques, including ISO 19011.

The course will also familiarise participants with the challenges of auditing ISO9001 and will cover all sections of the standard in detail, providing tips on how to audit individual clauses, including risk assessments, business continuity, and effective continual improvement.

The course will make extensive use of group exercises and case studies throughout, providing attendees with a proper foundation in the practical aspects of auditing conformance with ISO 9001.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Everything you need to become a competent ISO 9001 Auditor

How to prepare, lead and report on the findings of an information security audit
A thorough understanding of best practice in audit methodology based on ISO19011
How to identify non-conformances, and ensure appropriate corrective action is undertaken
Detailed knowledge of how to audit against ISO9001 and the related Interview techniques, following audit trails and reviewing documented evidence
How to report findings accurately and factually and produce a practical value-added documentation audit report
How to apply your new skills and knowledge by participating in role-play exercises, workshops and reviewing case studies
Ultimately – how to become a lead auditor, certified by a leading globally recognised certification body

THE WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

Practice your auditing techniques in a simulated environment

Interactive Workshops give trainees a chance to implement the knowledge learnt from the online training to simulated commercial environments. Audit techniques will be practiced on a fictitious company . These will include:

Audit Planning and Preparation
Conducting Audits
Conducting meetings
Interview Techniques
Data Analysis
Evaluating Findings
Report Writing and Following Up
Conducting Closing Meetings

WE WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

Our workshop trainers have been in your shoes and ‘walked the walk’.

Trainers, auditors, mentors and, above all real people! Our trainers understand your anxieties and have done this exact course and passed the same exam that you will be doing. Will I be good enough? How can I pass the exam? What opportunities are out there? They can answer your questions and give you tips and advice to enhance your chances of success at the exam, and guide you in creating a successful career.

The workshop is the place to put everything together that you have learnt, and close the gaps for anything you are unsure about. It will be delivered in a very professional and engaging manner yet relaxed enough for you to learn at maximum efficiency. Passionate about their subject, the trainers are very approachable and there to help you with the whole process with the ultimate goal of getting you certified.

As well as being a fully qualified instructors, your workshop course trainers have extensive experience as Lead Auditors conducting audits on a broad and diverse range of organisations for many standards including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001, SSIP, BS 10012 and The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and many others.

Your trainers also have a wealth of experience as Data Protection Consultants, Business Management Systems Auditors and Consultants, for a wide and diverse range of organisations located in the UK, Europe and Asia, including multinationals, Blue Chip and SME companies. They have extensive experience working within industry managing Quality Management Systems, compliance, governance and group operations, from board level management through to ‘hands on’ implementation and systems development.

All in all, this ensures that you will have the highest probability of becoming a certified lead auditor, and you are getting the best ISO 9001 training available anywhere in the UK.

HOW WILL ORGANISATION'S BENEFIT?

Your new expertise will be invaluable in driving organisations to reach new levels of excellence

As an individual you will gain a professional qualification that certifies that you have the knowledge and skills to be able to lead a team to conduct an audit of a QMS in any organisation. If you work within a company there are many benefits that you new skills will bring to the organisation.

These include:

A realisation of the scope and purpose of the standard and how it can be implemented within the organisation.
An understanding of how to apply Best Practice in Quality Management and apply this within the organisation.
A familiarity with the key terms and definitions used in ISO 9001 to effectively roll out the principles.
How to lever the fundamental ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS to address the need to continually improve.

In essence your company will have an internal resource and process to be able to conduct its own audit of a Quality Management System (QMS) to assess and improve conformance with ISO 9001:2015

Successful auditing will improve the protection of any organisation’s private data to meet market assurance and corporate governance needs.

Furthermore the organisation will benefit from:

Establishing a structured approach to Quality Management
Gaining a competitive differentiator when tendering for business contracts.
Enhancing reputation and brand by operating to a globally recognised standard.
Demonstrating compliance with an internationally recognised standard and the ability to satisfy customer requirements.