This qualification not only enhances your career prospects but also contributes to the overall quality improvement of organizations.
In this article, we will explore the path to becoming an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, while looking at the profound impact and significance of this qualification in the professional world.
Becoming an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification means being able to assess, verify, and guide organizations in maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015. GSDC has a specific Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 that’s vendor-neutral and globally recognized.
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https://www.gsdcouncil.org/iso-9001-lead-auditor
Understand ISO 9001 / Build Basic Knowledge
- Learn the fundamentals of Quality Management Systems (QMS): what is ISO 9001:2015, why it’s important, its structure (clauses), requirements like risk-based thinking, process approach, continual improvement, documentation, etc.
- Gain familiarity with auditing principles and standards (e.g. ISO 19011, which provides guidance on auditing management systems).
Gain Relevant Experience (Optional but Helpful)
- Work in a role related to quality management, compliance, operations, or any function involved with processes quality assurance.
- Participate in internal audits in your organization or act as part of audit teams this helps build audit habits, observation skills, interview skills.
- Even though GSDC’s ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification does not require strong mandatory prior experience, having domain or quality-management experience will help you understand the exam and real-world audits better. Global Skill Development Council+1
Decide on the GSDC ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Path
According to GSDC:
- The GSDC ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification assesses your audit knowledge via an exam rather than through a course. They don’t provide lead auditor training themselves, but you need to prepare (via study, workshop or external course) to pass the exam. Global Skill Development Council
- The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions, is in English, 90 minutes duration, and is not open-book. You need at least 65% to pass. Global Skill Development Council
- Validity of the certification is 5 years. Global Skill Development Council
- On passing, you get CPD hours (Continuing Professional Development) credited (24 CPD hours are mentioned)
Key Advantages of Doing It via GSDC
- The credential is globally recognized and vendor-neutral.
- Flexible exam-based model means you may not need to attend full expensive courses if you are self-disciplined.
- Certification validity is decent (5 years) with CPD hours, which is useful for maintaining professional standing.
Start your journey today:
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification – GSDC
https://www.gsdcouncil.org/iso-9001-lead-auditor
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