ISO 21001 Lead Auditor

Why Should You Attend?
The ISO 21001 Lead Auditor training course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. Throughout this program, attendees will acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan and conduct internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Through practical exercises, participants will master audit techniques and develop the competence necessary to manage an audit program and lead an audit team effectively.

After acquiring the expertise required to perform these audits, participants may sit for the examination and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor” credential. This certification demonstrates the capabilities and competencies required to audit educational organizations based on established best practices.

Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) certification audits

  • Managers or consultants aiming to master Management Systems for Educational Organizations and their respective audit processes

  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EOMS requirements

  • Technical experts preparing for an Educational Organizations Management System audit

  • Expert advisors in educational management and administration

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the operations of a Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS) based on ISO 21001

  • Recognize the correlation between ISO 21001, ISO 9001, and other relevant 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

  • Interpret the requirements of ISO 21001 in the context of an EOMS audit

Educational Approach

  • This training combines theoretical instruction with best practices applied in EOMS audits

  • Lecture sessions incorporate practical questions and illustrative examples

  • Practical exercises include real-world examples and case study discussions

  • Practice tests are structured to closely reflect the format and content of the certification examination

Prerequisites
Participants should possess a fundamental understanding of ISO 21001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

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 program

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.

The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 21001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

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
  • 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
Original price was: $1,500.00.Current price is: $749.00.
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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