ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Online
Aim of ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Online
ISO 17025 is an international standard that outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The aim of our ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Online course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct audits of laboratories against ISO 17025 requirements. This CQI and IRCA-accredited course is designed around the standard’s requirements and comprehensively covers all aspects of laboratory auditing.
EAS offers this ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course online to help individuals gain a thorough understanding of lead auditing principles and practices. The program provides detailed instruction on planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on audits in compliance with ISO 17025
Who Should Attend ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Online?
Individuals who wish to learn how to conduct lead audits for laboratories against the requirements of ISO 17025 are encouraged to apply. Additionally, this course is highly recommended for people that would like to acquire judgment and decision-making in ISO 17025 and understand the auditing process for first, second, and third-party audits. This includes:
- Laboratory managers
- Laboratory personnel
- Quality managers
- ISO 17025 Internal Auditors
Course Outline
The ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Online course covers the following topics:
- Overview of ISO 17025
- Technical requirements of ISO 17025
- Principles and practices of auditing
- Audit process
- Preparing for and conducting an audit
- Generating an audit report
- Communicating audit findings
- Writing nonconformity reports
Learning Benefits
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 17025 Standard
- Assist organizations in obtaining and maintaining ISO 17025 certification
- Identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions
- Report on your findings
- Follow up and evaluate corrective actions
Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply for the ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training online, individuals must possess the following background knowledge:
- ISO 17025 Standard requirement
- How the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle relates to the ISO 17025 Standard
- Basic knowledge of auditing and assessment principles
- About ISO standards and auditing terminologies
Individuals who aren't much aware of the above requirements can also take the 2-day, tutor-led ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training Online to understand these concepts thoroughly. EAS also offers a self-paced, 30-day ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course that can be completed on your own for independent learners!
Course Duration and Learning Format
Course Duration: 5 days, 40 hours
The ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training online will be conducted through interactive learning. These activities include:
- Live, instructor-led sessions through Zoom Video Conferencing
- Explanations of important concepts through quizzes, activities, and teaching notes
- Participate in Q&A sessions with trained experts
- Case studies and audit perspective analysis using real-world examples
- Group work and presentations using screen-sharing
- Online Examination for ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Certification
Course Certification
Continuous Assessment: Candidates are evaluated throughout the course on attendance, active participation, completion of individual and group exercises, and professional engagement during class discussions.
IRCA Examination: At the end of the ISO Lead Auditor Course, whether delivered in a classroom, virtual, or in-house setting, participants must complete the IRCA examination conducted online. The examination specifications are as follows:
- Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Questions: 40, without options or negative marking
- Content: Covers five domains—concepts and principles, audit methodologies, audit planning, audit conducting, and reporting/closing
- Total Marks: 80, with a required minimum pass mark in each domain and an overall score of at least 50% (40 marks)
- Format: Open book, but internet searches are restricted; access to the relevant ISO standard (electronic or paper copy) is recommended
- Marking: All questions are computer-graded
- Security: Responses cannot be changed after submission
- Preparation: Sample questions are discussed to familiarize candidates with the format
- Proctoring: IRCA’s exams are proctored live to ensure integrity. Candidates verify their ID through a secure portal and are monitored via webcam by a proctor who ensures compliance with exam rules. Unauthorized resources or leaving the exam screen are prohibited. Sessions may be recorded for further review.
Candidates taking the exam in languages other than English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, or Traditional Mandarin will complete a paper-based version.
Certification: Participants achieving 70% or higher in continuous assessment, plus 50% or above in the final examination, will receive a CQI/IRCA-accredited certificate of successful course completion, recognized globally within certification standards. Candidates who do not meet this threshold will be issued a certificate of attendance.
Apply Through EAS
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