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Course Outline

Introduction to ISO 9001:2015

  • Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • The rationale and advantages of ISO 9001 certification
  • An examination of the framework and underlying principles of ISO management standards
  • Major revisions and updates in the ISO 9001:2015 revision

Interpreting ISO 9001:2015 Mandates

  • A summary of ISO 9001 clauses and specific requirements
  • Determining organisational context and stakeholder expectations
  • The role of leadership and commitment to quality
  • Strategic planning, risk and opportunity assessment, and quality goals
  • Resource allocation, competence, and awareness as support mechanisms
  • Operational workflows and quality control measures
  • Assessing performance and driving continuous improvement

Deploying a Quality Management System

  • Establishing quality benchmarks within the organisation
  • Process mapping and pinpointing areas for enhancement
  • Creating and managing documented information and controls
  • Oversight of modifications necessary for ISO 9001 adherence
  • Weaving quality initiatives into daily business operations

Core Principles of ISO 9001 Auditing

  • The responsibilities and scope of internal and lead auditors
  • Foundational audit principles and methodological approaches
  • Strategy and preparation for QMS audits
  • Crafting audit checklists and defining evidence standards
  • Collection and assessment of objective evidence

Executing a Quality Management System Audit

  • Conducting interviews, observations, and documentation reviews
  • Detecting non-conformities and potential improvement avenues
  • Communicating audit results clearly and effectively
  • Facilitating corrective actions and sustained improvement

Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analysis of successful QMS implementation examples
  • Applying ISO 9001 mandates to real-world business contexts
  • Recognising opportunities for quality enhancement
  • Exploration of typical challenges encountered during implementation

Course Recap and Dialogue

  • Revisiting fundamental ISO 9001:2015 concepts
  • Debate on auditing techniques and implementation strategies
  • Exchange of practical insights and key learnings
  • Overview of best practices and recommended next steps

Requirements

Target Audience

  • Internal auditors and lead auditors
  • Professionals with a professional interest in quality management
 7 Hours

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