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Learn how to assist in assessing management systems internally, lead audit teams, and undertake 2nd party and 3rd party audits on our popular CQI and IRCA certified lead auditor training courses.

As a leading provider of training courses for over 40 years, Bywater teaches organisations the skills they need to implement and continually improve their management systems, and maintain their ISO certifications. Our extensive programme includes expert and interactive training around ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and IATF 16949.

Our flexible approach enables organisations to join public scheduled courses or request dedicated training solely for their organisation.

Scheduled training

We run scheduled certified lead auditor training courses throughout the year, in locations around the UK such as Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff.

We also welcome delegates to our Virtual Classroom for online participation.

View upcoming course dates by clicking on your chosen course from the Lead Auditor Course Listing below.

Dedicated training

You may prefer to receive your Lead Auditor training on a dedicated training for your organisation, at a time and venue of your choice. Training can take place face-to-face or online and is often a practical and cost-efficient route if you have several employees to train.

Please select the following link to request a quote.

Consultancy

If you would like professional support to help achieve or maintain certification we can provide expert consultancy services. We work with you to deliver accelerated, measurable and sustainable improvements embedded through organisational behaviour change. Please view our ISO Management Systems Consultancy Services to learn more and request a tailored quote.

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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

Anyone wishing to carry out ISO 9001 internal and external audits as a lead auditor can gain the skills they need with this CQI and IRCA certified course.

The course satisfies the training requirement for certification to all grades of IRCA QMS Auditor.

Next Course: 06 - 10 January 2025 Online

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ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This IEMA, CQI and IRCA certified course will enable delegates to carry out both internal and external audits of environmental management systems (EMS) against ISO 14001.

The training fully satisfies IEMA requirements for environmental auditors and principal environmental auditors.

Next Course: 20 - 24 January 2025 Online

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IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA Certified training course develops the knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective 1st, 2nd or 3rd party QMS audits against IATF 16949.

Designed for those needing to assess compliance of an organisation/supplier against IATF 16949:2016, the course fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as a QMS lead auditor.

Next Course: 27 - 31 January 2025 Online

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ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is suitable for anyone interested in conducting effective audits to assess compliance of laboratories against ISO/IEC 17025.

Prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is valuable and we offer an Understanding ISO 17025 training course with a discount for those who would like to book both courses together.

Next Course: 13 - 17 January 2025 in Manchester

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ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This CQI and IRCA certified course is suitable for those involved in internal or external audits relating to OH&S who wish to perform the role of lead auditor.

Students who have no prior knowledge of ISO 45001 will benefit from first attending our Introduction to ISO 45001 training course.

Next Course: 13 - 17 January 2025 in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

This course is suitable for those involved in carrying out internal and external audits of information security management systems (ISMS) against ISO 27001. Focused on a central case study, the interactive training gives delegates the confidence to plan, conduct, report on and follow up an ISMS audit.

The course is CQI and IRCA certified. Delegates will need prior knowledge of ISO 27001 to make the most of this training, and we suggest first attending our Introduction to ISO 27001 course.

Next Course: 20 - 24 January 2025 Online

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Existing lead auditors may like to look at our CQI & IRCA Auditor Conversion training courses.

Customer reviews

Tutor applied real world situations to the course materialCraig had a fantastic approach to the learning on the course and applied real world situations to the scenarios. Made for an interesting week.

Capita|11th Dec, 2024

Delegates’ differing levels of experience was managed very well by the tutorTutor maintained high energy, managed peoples different levels of experience and questions very well, made the role play flow very naturally which gave the feeling of being in a real audit.

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd|14th Nov, 2024

Clearly experienced and knowledgeable tutorSteve was very good. He managed the team really well despite many of us not being familiar with auditing. His experience was clear and his knowledge on the subject matter was excellent.

C&D Access Ltd|22nd Oct, 2024

An informative and valuable experienceThe tutor was highly engaged and delivered a well-balanced mix of practical and theoretical content. His approach made complex concepts easy to understand and applicable in real-life situations. Overall, it was an informative and valuable experience.

Regulus (UK) Ltd|24th Sep, 2024

Tutor brought the material to life and made learning enjoyableAlan had brilliant knowledge and experience of the standards and their application in real world situations. This helped to bring the material to life and allow for in depth discussions which made the learning memorable and enjoyable.

EDF Energy Ltd|24th Sep, 2024

Learning process was made enjoyable and insightfulDave, the tutor, exceeded expectations due to his expert knowledge and engaging teaching style, making the learning process both insightful and enjoyable. He was highly accessible and supportive, always ready to assist students and answer questions. Additionally, Dave's ability to...

Network Rail|16th Sep, 2024

Extremely useful classroom discussions and workshopsThe classroom discussions and workshops I found extremely useful where I can apply the knowledge learnt throughout my career and is not only particular to my current role.

Premier Partnership|11th Sep, 2024

Brilliant practical scenarios to aid the training materialsThe practical scenarios were brilliant as they aided the training module in being able to act out and work on various auditor skills and also apply what you have learnt in a scenario in a safe space.

Temple QMS Ltd|8th Aug, 2024

Tutor always had relatable examples to apply to the course contentRichie was very knowledgeable and able to answer questions easily and thoroughly. He was very patient with the candidates and always had relatable examples to demonstrate how to apply the skills we were learning.

NOV Rig Technologies|15th Jul, 2024

Easy to navigate, excellent courseI really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful week even it was a virtual course. The whole course was easy to navigate and was excellent.

Supply Servis S.R.O.|20th Jun, 2024

Gained a better understanding of how to apply the course content to real life situationsThe tutor's experience gave better understanding on how to apply the learning objectives to real life situations. They were also able to adapt to the varying levels of experience of the candidates.

Lantra|19th Jun, 2024

Sharpened my skills and auditing styleI have been auditing for many years and have passed the course about 10 years ago- I wasn't sure what I would learn beyond what I already knew. However it really has sharpened my skills and auditing style and I...

Nuclear Waste Services|14th Jun, 2024

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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course | 5 days

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