Available in English and Spanish

Audience:

• Company leaders, management representatives, quality managers, consultants and other promoters of quality in and out of the organization.
• Personnel interested in learning how to audit an ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Personnel interested in learning the requirements and principles of ISO 9001.

Objectives:

Learn the process approach to auditing based on PDCA (Plan Do Check and Act). Learn auditing techniques based on ISO 19011 and how to add value to the company. Learn how to conduct audits along the stage 1 / stage 2 principle.

Course content - 5 days:

• Day 1: ISO 9000 introduction, The 8 quality management principles, Quality Management System documentation, Procedures and records, Requirements of ISO 9001.
• Day 2: Requirements of ISO 9001, Certification and accreditation systems, ISO 19011 principles and management, Auditor competence, Attributes of auditors, Audit realization, Audit planning, Documentation review.
• Day 3: Preparation for audit activities, on-site activities
• Day 4: Audit report, completion and follow-up, Self evaluation with the "body language behavior & code of conduct analysis” video.
• Day 5: Auditor evaluation, Certification criteria, Code of conduct, Written examination (pass rate to obtain the certificate).

International recognition:

RABQSA is a reputable American–Australian entity that offers certification to individuals seeking recognition of their skills and qualifications.  Personal certification is often a pre-requisite to employment for the auditing and quality industry and provides assurance to employers and customers that necessary knowledge, skills, attributes and experience are real and are assessed professionally. The RABQSA accredited certificate obtained from Cotecna is valid and recognized internationally.
More information about RABQSA on www.rabqsa.com.

Also in the USA, the Florida International University (www.fiu.edu) grants 4.0 CEU (Continual Education Units) to this ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course, which enhances your record of educational accomplishment.

Company Benefits:

• Have a well trained Lead Auditor to manage your ISO 9001 implementation project, which will save you time and efforts.
  Assure the maintenance and continual improvement of your Quality Management System.
• Have an auditor available to lead your internal audits and lead your projects of continual improvement and relations with your suppliers through quality audits (second party audit).

Trainees Benefits:

• Become a Registered Lead Auditor accredited by RABQSA.
• Build the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and conduct 2nd party (Supplier/Vendor) or 3rd party quality management system audits.
• Be able to facilitate and manage audits for or within Accredited Certification Bodies / Registrars.

Cost:

USD 1’500- per participant, including the 5 days training course, lunches and coffee breaks, examination and certificate.