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ISO 17020 Lead Auditor Course (Inspection Bodies)

Become a certified lead auditor for Inspection Bodies aligned with ISO/IEC 17020.

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24 Hours (3 Days) Duration
Live Online Format
Certificate On Completion
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ISO 17020 Lead Auditor Course (Inspection Bodies)
Course Overview

About this course

This course develops the skills to audit an inspection body's competence and impartiality against ISO/IEC 17020, covering inspection methods and reporting practices.
What's Included

Everything you get

✓ Live instructor-led sessions
✓ Downloadable templates and working documents
✓ Full learning management system access
✓ Realistic simulated audit case study
✓ Digital certificate on successful completion
What You'll Achieve

Learning outcomes

OUTCOME 1

Explain the ISO/IEC 17020 requirements for inspection body competence

OUTCOME 2

Audit impartiality and inspection method processes

OUTCOME 3

Plan, conduct, report and follow up an inspection body audit

OUTCOME 4

Evaluate reporting and record-keeping practices

Skills You'll Gain

Practical, job-ready skills

Impartiality evaluation Inspection method auditing Reporting and record-keeping review Nonconformity writing and grading
Career Outcomes

Where this can take you

Step 1

Internal Inspection Auditor

Audit your inspection body's management system.

Step 2

Inspection Body Lead Auditor

Lead accreditation assessments for third-party bodies.

Step 3

Inspection Body Manager

Oversee organization-wide inspection quality.

Curriculum

Course modules

1
Module 1: Inspection Body Fundamentals & ISO/IEC 17020 Framework
2
Module 2: Audit Principles & Auditor Roles
3
Module 3: Impartiality & Competence Review
4
Module 4: Conducting the Audit
5
Module 5: Auditing Inspection Methods & Reporting
6
Module 6: Nonconformities & Reporting
How You'll Learn

Format & delivery

✓ Live virtual instructor-led sessions
✓ One continuous case study audited end-to-end
✓ Choice of intensive or part-time schedule
Assessment & Certification

How you're assessed

Assessment is continuous through in-course activities, plus a final objective examination lasting approximately 1 hour, open book. A certificate is issued shortly after a passing result.
Is This Course For You?

Who should attend

  • Inspection body managers and inspectors
  • Quality professionals in inspection services
  • Internal auditors moving to certification auditing
  • Professionals pursuing inspection body lead auditor certification
Answers

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover? +
ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and auditing inspection body competence and impartiality.
Who should attend? +
Inspection body managers and inspectors.
How long is the course? +
24 hours over 3 days.
Is this course relevant to third-party inspection firms? +
Yes, it is specifically designed for inspection body personnel.
What is the exam duration? +
Approximately 1 hour, open book.