The ISO 21001 Lead Implementer training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement, manage, and maintain an educational organizations management system (EOMS) based on ISO 21001.
In today’s evolving educational landscape, institutions are under growing pressure to ensure transparency, inclusivity, learner satisfaction, and continuous improvement. ISO 21001 provides a globally recognized framework that helps educational organizations enhance the quality and effectiveness of their educational practices. It enables them to align their objectives and processes with learners’ needs, foster equitable and accessible learning environments, and promote evidence-based decision-making. By adopting ISO 21001, organizations can build trust with interested parties, demonstrate accountability, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across all educational activities.
This training course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the ISO 21001 requirements and practical guidance for establishing, managing, and improving an EOMS. It takes participants through each stage of the implementation process, from understanding the standard and defining objectives, to evaluating performance and sustaining long-term improvement.
After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Implementer” credential.
Internationally recognized, the PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Implementer certificate validates your professional capabilities and competence in implementing and managing an EOMS based on the requirements of ISO 21001.
This training course is intended for:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
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The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, a general understanding of ISO 21001, and an awareness of the management system implementation principles.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 21001 and initiation of an EOMS implementation
Day 2: Implementation plan of an EOMS
Day 3: Implementation of an EOMS
Day 4: EOMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB ISO 21001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an educational organization management system
Domain 2: Initiation of the EOMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of an EOMS implementation based on ISO 21001
Domain 4: Implementation of an EOMS based on ISO 21001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an EOMS based on ISO 21001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EOMS based on ISO 21001
Domain 7: Preparation for an EOMS certification audit
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for PECB ISO 21001 Lead Implementer are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | EOMS project experience | Other requirements |
| ISO 21001 Provisional Implementer | ISO
21001 Lead Implementer exam
|
None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| ISO 21001 Implementer | 2 years
(1 in educational organization management) |
At least 200 hours | ||
| ISO 21001 Lead Implementer | 5 years
(2 in educational organization management) |
At least 300 hours | ||
| ISO 21001 Senior Lead Implementer | 10 years
(7 in educational organization management) |
At least 1000 hours |
The EOMS professional experience activities should follow best practices and include the following:
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
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