Course Overview
ISO 56001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to gain the necessary expertise to perform an innovation management system (IMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.
Why Should You Attend?
Innovation drives growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development by helping organizations respond to change and improve products, services, and processes. It also relies on collaboration across suppliers, partners, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the value chain. ISO 56001 provides a structured framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an IMS, helping organizations manage innovation consistently, create value, and support effective auditing and certification. Realizing these benefits, however, depends on having competent auditors who can verify that an IMS is properly implemented and delivering results.
During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, and manage IMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and the ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Through practical exercises, you will develop the ability to apply audit principles and techniques, collect and evaluate objective evidence, identify and report audit findings, assess the effectiveness of an IMS, manage audit programs and audit teams, communicate effectively with clients and interested parties, and address challenges throughout the audit process.
After completing the training course, you will be eligible to take the exam. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 56001 Lead Auditor” credential. This certification demonstrates your professional expertise in auditing organizations against ISO 56001 based on best auditing practices.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Professionals responsible for driving innovation strategies, who want to understand how to evaluate and improve their IMS using ISO 56001
Auditors seeking to perform and lead IMS audits
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity with the IMS requirements within an organization
Expert advisors in IMS
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an innovation management system (IMS) based on ISO 56001
Interpret the ISO 56001 requirements for an IMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the IMS conformity to ISO 56001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 56001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO 56001 audit program
Educational Approach
Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions, exercises, take personal notes, and use free PECB resources (articles, whitepapers, InfoKits, magazines, webinars) to reinforce learning and stay up to date.
The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared.
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 56001 and knowledge of audit principles are required to attend this training course.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees, plus one free exam retake within 12 months.
A fundamental understanding of ISO 56001 and knowledge of audit principles are required to attend this training course.
It is available as self-study (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
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The “PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an innovation management system
Domain 2: Innovation management system requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 56001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 56001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 56001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 56001 audit program
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for the “PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor” certification are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | IMS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB ISO 56001 Provisional Auditor | PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB ISO 56001 Auditor | PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor exam | Two years: one year in innovation management | 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor | PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor exam | Five years: two years in innovation management | 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB ISO 56001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB ISO 56001 Lead Auditor exam | Ten years: seven years in innovation management | 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The audit activities should follow best practices and include the following:
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the innovation management system (IMS) and ISO 56001
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of audit
Day 5: Certification exam
