The ISO 21001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Why should you attend?
The ISO 21001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program and audit team.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
Auditors seeking to perform and lead Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master Management Systems for Educational Organizations and their respective audit processes
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EOMS requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Educational Organizations Management System audit
Expert advisors in Educational Management and Administration
Learning objectives
Understand the operations of a Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS) based on ISO 21001
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 21001, ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand the auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 21001 in the context of an EOMS audit
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and best practices used in EOMS audits
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
Practical exercises include examples and case study discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 21001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
More Details
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) and ISO 21001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS)
Domain 2: Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 21001 audit programme
Certification
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. Depending on the level of experience, a certificate will be issued to you if you comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about the ISO 21001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
MS audit/assessment experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Provisional Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience with educational organizations
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience with educational organizations
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Senior Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience with educational organizations
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
Audit planning
Audit interview
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting nonconformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Documentation review
On-site audit
Follow-up on nonconformities
Leading an audit team
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge