About the Course
The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course that aims to help you develop the competence necessary to establish, implement, operate, maintain, and continually improve a QMS. This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and the initiation of a QMS implementation
Day 2: Implementation plan of a QMS
Day 3: Implementation of a QMS
Day 4: QMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
Domain 2: Initiation of a QMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001
Domain 4: Implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001
Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 9001 credentials and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The credentials in the PECB ISO 9001 certification scheme have the following requirements:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | BCMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Quality Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PPECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Quality Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Quality Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
Drafting a QMS implementation plan
Managing or leading a QMS implementation
Initiating a QMS implementation project
Implementing a QMS
Conducting process mapping activities
Managing documented information
Establishing performance indicators and evaluating the QMS performance
Performing continual improvement activities
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
PECB will provide over 500 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
For additional information, please contact us at info@bonegaconsulting.com.
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