RABQSA Certified ISO 9001:2000 (QMS) Competency Based Lead Auditor Training

Course 033002 - 5 Days - 3.6 CEUs

$1695 USD
$1525 USD with 30-Day Prepay Savings
$847 USD for Third Attendee
$762 USD for Third Attendee with 30-Day Prepay Savings
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"Without hesitation, I would recommend this course to others because it encompasses or captures every aspect of the auditing process. The situational case studies were supportive and appropriate for the course subjects. The Excel Lead Auditor course met my objectives - to be able to better focus on the most appropriate questioning and checklist techniques in order to accomplish or provide the best assessment service."

--Joan Chatmon, QA Specialist, United States Postal Service.

"Class size was excellent for the facilitation of learning. Team projects encouraged discussion and forced us to formulate our own conclusions. The instructor was an informative and effective speaker; excellent presentation skills."

--Lydia Wiseman, Ziddell Valve Corporation

"I was recommended to use Excel over others and will pass my same satisfaction on. This course exceeded my expectations!"

--Scott Schroeder, Specialist - Network Operations, Verizon Communications


Excel Partnership, Inc. is the first training provider to achieve certification to the “Training Provider and Examiner Certification Scheme (TPECS)” through RABQSA, headquartered in North America.
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Key Session Topics
  • Key principles of Quality Management Systems
  • ISO 19011:2002 definitions and guidelines
  • Interpreting the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 standard
  • Implementing and managing an effective audit program using the process approach
  • Planning the audit and conducting opening meetings
  • Understanding auditor roles and responsibilities
  • Conducting on-site audit activities
  • Collecting audit information
  • Communicating effectively during the audit
  • Generating audit findings
  • Preparing audit conclusions
  • Conducting closing meetings
  • Reporting audit results
  • Conducting an audit follow-up



Why SAI Global?
  • Our courses teach real-world business objectives in an interactive learning environment.
  • Our instructors have an average of 20 years industry experience.
  • We offer excellent customer service.
  • We have maintained a 98.9% approval rating among more than 200,000 training participants.

Dates, Locations, and Registration  
Register online or call 800-374-3818.

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6/16/2008 - 6/20/2008 The Woodlands, TX Hilton Garden Inn/The Woodlands
6/23/2008 - 6/23/2008 Atlanta, GA Call us for hotel information
7/7/2008 - 7/11/2008 San Diego, CA Sofia Hotel
7/14/2008 - 7/18/2008 Kansas City, MO Call us for hotel information
7/21/2008 - 7/25/2008 Charlotte, NC Doubletree Charlotte Gateway Village
8/4/2008 - 8/8/2008 Southbury, CT Heritage Southbury Conference Resort
8/11/2008 - 8/15/2008 Southfield, MI Detroit Marriott Southfield
8/11/2008 - 8/15/2008 Orlando, FL MicroTek Orlando
9/8/2008 - 9/12/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center
9/29/2008 - 10/3/2008 Southfield, MI Detroit Marriott Southfield
10/6/2008 - 10/10/2008 Atlanta, GA AMA Atlanta Executive Conference Center
10/13/2008 - 10/17/2008 Charlotte, NC Doubletree Charlotte Gateway Village
10/20/2008 - 10/24/2008 Kansas City, MO Call us for hotel information
11/3/2008 - 11/7/2008 Salt Lake City, UT Call us for hotel information
12/1/2008 - 12/5/2008 Orlando, FL MicroTek Orlando
12/8/2008 - 12/12/2008 San Diego, CA Sofia Hotel
12/8/2008 - 12/12/2008 Southfield, MI Call us for hotel information


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Course Objectives
This certified course is the first in the United States to offer a completely new approach to quality management systems lead auditor training. The training is focused on attendee attainment of three sets of defined competencies: auditing skills, quality management systems, and team leader skills.

This training follows the basic steps of a QMS audit, from Preparation and Evaluation, to Reporting and Corrective Action. Participants learn auditing processes and procedures using the Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing (ISO 19011:2002) standard, as well as the ISO 9000 series of standards. The training provides insights into external audits, such as third-party registrars and supplier audits and also includes key concepts that can be applied within your own internal audit program. Practical workshops, case studies, and simulated audits are used to practice new skills and techniques. Competency-based exercises are conducted throughout the course and a final written examination is undertaken on the last day of training.

Certification

This course is certified by RABQSA International and meets the knowledge examination requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) certification scheme accredited to ISO/IEC 17024:2003. Attendees who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following knowledge competency units:
  • RABQSA - QM – Quality management systems
  • RABQSA - AU – Management systems auditing
  • RABQSA - TL – Leading management systems audit teams

This course is also certified by RABQSA International to meet the training portion of the requirements for Qualification Based certification of individual QMS Provisional Auditors, Auditors, and Lead Auditors.

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognized by IRCA as meeting the requirement for IRCA certification to IRCA/2245.



Who Should Attend
  • Individuals who want to become an RABQSA Certified Provisional Auditor, Auditor, Principle Auditor, Lead Auditor, or Business Improvement Auditor
  • Individuals interested in conducting first-party, second-party, and third-party audits
  • Individuals leading their companies to ISO 9001 registration
  • Management representatives, Quality Managers, Engineers, and Consultants


Prerequisites
Each student is required to have studied the current published version of ISO 9001 prior to attending this course.

THE ROUTES TO BECOMING AN RABQSA CERTIFIED AUDITOR:
Students who are deemed “competent” in all required workshops, examinations and other competency-based examinations will receive a Certificate of Attainment to demonstrate that they have met the knowledge competencies for RABQSA-QM, RABQSA-AU, and RABQSA-TL. SAI Global will recommend graduates who have successfully completed this QMS Lead Auditor Training course to RABQSA for Provisional Auditor Certification under the Competency Based Personnel Certification Scheme. Graduates seeking a certification grade beyond Provisional must apply directly to RABQSA and demonstrate the additional skill, personal attributes and qualification competencies required for the grade sought.

Attendees who do not demonstrate the required competencies to apply for the above Personnel Certification Scheme, but do meet certain in-course measurements for Qualification Based Certification, will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion. This can be used to apply for Provisional Auditor status under the Qualification Based Personnel Certification Scheme. Progression beyond this grade requires the completion of a number of qualified audits and the undertaking of continual professional development.

Please click here to refer to the RABQSA Web site for further details of both schemes.


What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:
  • breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
  • a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
  • a copy of the standard (where applicable)
  • forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
  • certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
Please contact us at 1-800-374-3818 for information about on-site pricing.


Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
At every step of the public course process, the SAI Global Customer Relations team is singularly committed to providing an unparalleled level of support so you can focus on the learning event instead of on preparations and logistics.
  1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
  2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
  3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
  4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
  5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
  6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
  7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.