ISO 21001 Lead Auditor

The ISO 21001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

• Understand the operations of a Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS) based on ISO 21001
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 21001, ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 21001 in the context of an EOMS audit

Day 1: Introduction to Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) and ISO 21001

• Section 1: Course objectives and structure
• Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Section 3: The certification processes
• Section 4: Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Educational Organizations
• Section 5: Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS)

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit

• Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Section 7: Audit approach based on evidence and risk
• Section 8: Initiating the audit
• Section 9: Stage 1 audit
• Section 10: Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)

Day 3: On-site audit activities

• Section 11: Stage 2 audit
• Section 12: Communication during the audit
• Section 13: Audit procedures
• Section 14: Creating audit test plans
• Section 15: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports

Day 4: Closing the audit

• Section 16: Audit documentation and quality review
• Section 17: Closing the audit
• Section 18: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Section 19: Beyond the initial audit
• Section 20: Managing an internal audit program
• Section 21: Competence, evaluation, and closing the training

Day5: Certification Exam

After certification, you can expect to see an improvement in internal management and the emergence of a specific USP (Unique Selling Proposition). This in turn can lead to increased sales and reduced costs. ISO 21001 certification also assists in understanding leadership and strengthening the overall corporate culture.

Furthermore, the focus is on learning success, professional personnel management, and sustainable knowledge management. The certification also offers support in optimizing and stabilizing the processes of an audit. Further benefits of the internationally recognized standard are:

• Development of service processes and a service offering according to the actual needs of your learners
• Increase in product safety and reduction of product liability risk
• Assistance in conceptualizing new business ideas and business plans
• Access to new markets, new knowledge, and new partnerships
• International comparability of the management systems of different providers in the education industry

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master Management Systems for Educational Organizations and their respective audit processes 
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EOMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Educational Organizations Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Educational Management and Administration

A fundamental understanding of ISO 21001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program and audit team. 

The training helps in skill development including understanding educational quality standards, EMS design and implementation, risk management, and audit techniques.

career opportunities after becoming a PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor:

Consulting:

• ISO 21001 Consultant specializing in educational quality management.
• Quality Management Systems Consultant.

Educational Institutions:

• Quality Assurance Manager overseeing ISO 21001 implementation.
• Compliance Officer ensuring ISO 21001 compliance.

Government and Regulatory Bodies:

• Policy Advisor for educational quality and ISO 21001 standards.
• Auditor conducting audits for ISO 21001 compliance.

Auditing Firms:

• Lead Auditor managing ISO 21001 audits.

• The exam will consist of material that covers an understanding of the ISO 21001 standard and its application.
• This covers the mechanism through which the origin and scope of system management will be dealt with.
• Exam Name: ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Certification
• Exam Format: essay type
• Total Questions: 12 Questions
• Passing Score: 70%
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Open book