ISO 9001:2026 QMS Lead Auditor
Develop the competence to lead first-, second- and third-party audits of a quality management system against ISO 9001:2026. The course covers QMS principles, ISO 19011 audit methods, leading the audit team, reporting and follow-up, and ends with a written examination.
At a glance
- 5 days · Includes exam
Who it's for
- Quality managers & QMS coordinators
- Internal auditors moving to lead auditor
- Supplier auditors & consultants
Learning objectives
- Describe ISO 9001 and its development
- Determine evidence needed to show conformity
- Apply the process approach and PDCA
- Apply audit principles, processes and methods (ISO 19011)
- Plan and lead an audit team
- Report and follow up first-, second- and third- party audits
- Pass a 2-hour examination
Detailed content
- Introduction to QMS
- ISO 9000 family
- Analysing and applying ISO 9001 (clauses 4–10 incl.
- Clause 8 Operation)
- ISO 9001 auditing specifics
- Types of audits & approaches
- Objectives, scope & criteria
- Auditor competence, principles & methods
- Audit programme
- Roles & responsibilities
- Team leader roles
- Selecting the audit team
- Conflict management
- Preparing & planning the audit
- Opening meeting
- Gathering information & audit techniques
- Closing meeting
- Audit report
- Follow-up
- 2-hour exam
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Quality Management Systems
- Audit Fundamentals
- Leading the Audit
- Audit Execution
- Reporting & Follow-up
- Examination
- Mock exam, review of weak areas and exam strategy
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Audit simulation: plan, interview, sample evidence and write findings
- Gap analysis of your own documents against the clauses
- Write nonconformity statements and review corrective actions
- Aspects-and-impacts register for a real site
Tools and templates you keep
- Clause-by-clause gap-analysis checklist
- Audit plan, checklist and report templates
- Nonconformity and CAPA log
- Aspects/impacts significance matrix
How learning is assessed
- Continuous assessment during audit role plays
- Written examination on the standard and audit practice
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 + Amd 1:2024
- ISO 19011:2018 (auditing management systems)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification bodies)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Quality Management · Expert
Frequently asked questions
How long is ISO 9001:2026 QMS Lead Auditor?
The program runs 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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