Mastering the implementation and management of a Quality Management System
(QMS) based on ISO 9001
Summary
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the
necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing
a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015. This training is
consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006
(Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in
Projects) and it is based on the quality management principles described in
ISO 9000. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best
practices used to implement quality processes that will address risks and
opportunities and thus lead to the improvement of the overall performance
and the basis for a sustainable development. Moreover, this training is
fully compatible with ISO 9004 guidance’s (Managing for the sustained
success of an organization – A quality management approach).
Who should attend?
Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an
organization in the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS)
ISO 9001 auditors who wish to fully understand the Quality Management
System implementation process
Persons responsible for the Quality or conformity in an organization
Members of a quality team
Expert advisors in Quality Management Systems
Technical experts wanting to prepare for a quality function or for a QMS
project management function
Learning objectives
To understand the implementation of a Quality Management System in
accordance with ISO 9001
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches,
standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of
a Quality Management System
To gain the knowledge and skills in identifying the risks and opportunities
associated with an organization
To understand the relationship between the components of a Quality
Management System and the compliance with the requirements of different
stakeholders of an organization
To acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in
implementing, managing and maintaining a QMS as specified in ISO 9001and
ISO 9004
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 9001
To develop the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on
best practices in the management of quality
To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of
quality management
To prepare an organization for an ISO 9001 audit
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and initiation of a QMS
Course objective and structure
Standard and regulatory framework
Quality Management System (QMS)
Initiating the QMS implementation
Understanding the organization and clarifying the quality objectives
Day 2: Plan the implementation of the QMS
Analysis of the existing management system
Leadership and approval of the QMS project
QMS scope
Policies for quality management
Risk assessment
Planning of product and service provision
Definition of organizational structure of the QMS
Definition of the document management process
Day 3: Deploying the QMS
Operations Management
Training and awareness plan
Communication plan
Product and service requirements, design, and purchasing process
Product and service realization and control
Day 4: QMS measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for
certification audit
Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Internal audit
Management review
Treatment of problems and non-conformities
Continual improvement
Preparing for the certification audit
Competence and evaluation of implementers
Closing the training
Day 5: Certification Exam
Prerequisites
ISO 9001 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO 9001 is
recommended
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and practice:
Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and
oral presentations
Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
Practice test similar to the certification exam
Examination and Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the
requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The
exam covers the following competence domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Quality
Domain 2: Quality Management System Best Practice based on ISO 9001
Domain 3: Planning a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 4: Implementing a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a QMS based
on ISO 9001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 7: Preparing for a QMS certification audit
The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” exam is available in
different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the
examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
For more information about exam, refer to the section on ISO 9001 Lead
Implementer Exam
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the
credentials of PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Implementer, PECB
Certified ISO 9001 Implementer or PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer,
depending on their level of experience
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam
and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected
credential
For more information about ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB
certification process, refer to the section on ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
Certification
General Information
Certification fees are included in the exam price
A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical
examples will be distributed to participants
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
credits will be issued to participant
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam
for free under certain conditions