The ISO 55001 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary skills to audit asset management systems (AMS) based on established audit principles and practices. It will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required to plan and conduct effective AMS audits, evaluating whether the AMS is effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with the organization’s strategic asset management objectives.

Why Should You Attend?
Organizations worldwide increasingly seek qualified auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of asset management practices implemented within an ISO 55001-based AMS. This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and manage audits in accordance with ISO 19011 (auditing guidelines for management systems) and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (requirements for certification processes).

Through engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, and interactive learning, participants will gain a thorough understanding of AMS auditing practices while strengthening core auditing competencies.

Upon completing the course, participants will have the opportunity to sit for the certification examination. Successful candidates will be awarded the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor” credential, demonstrating expertise in auditing organizations for compliance with ISO 55001 requirements.

Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to conduct and lead AMS audits

• Managers or consultants aiming to master the AMS audit process

• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to AMS requirements within an organization

• Technical experts preparing for an AMS audit

• Expert advisors in asset management

Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an asset management system (AMS) based on ISO 55001

• Interpret ISO 55001 requirements for an AMS from the perspective of an auditor

• Evaluate AMS conformity to ISO 55001 requirements in accordance with fundamental audit concepts and principles

• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 55001 compliance audit, following ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices in auditing

• Manage an ISO 55001 audit program effectively

Educational Approach

• PECB recommends scheduling two short breaks (15 minutes) and a lunch break (one hour) per training day, though timing may be adjusted as needed

• Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions throughout the course

• The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification examination, ensuring thorough preparation

• PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. For more details on available formats, please click here

Prerequisites
Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of asset management concepts and comprehensive knowledge of AMS audit principles.