ISO 9001 Implementation Executive Overview
Purpose:
The purpose of this training seminar is to familiarize the learner with the background, evolution,
and structure of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements Standard, and how
organizations can become registered by a certification body (registrar) to the standard. This course is aimed at
company owners and managers who intend to implement ISO 9001 in their organization.
Duration:
2 Days. Scheduled class time is 8:00 to 4:00 PM.
Training Overview:
This course is designed to equip the learner with a working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015
quality management systems requirements standard and to provide learners with the foundational
knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning planning and preparing for quality
management system implementation in their organization. Upon completing the course, learners
should be prepared to make informed decisions, plan, and facilitate quality management system
planning, implementation, and registrar selection activities in their organization.
Specific Key topics to be addressed:
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Background, purpose, and benefits of ISO 9001,
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Quality management principles and the elements of a quality management system,
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ISO 9001, the process approach, key concepts, and high level structure
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Terms and Definitions for ISO 9001 quality management
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ISO 9001: Elements of the standard,
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ISO 9001: Path to certification
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Performing a baseline audit to assess compliance gap
Hands-on training activities:
Self-check quizzes and discussion sessions
Audit simulation
Training Objectives:
Upon completion of the training the learner should be equipped to:
o Describe the origin and development of ISO 9001
o Explain the purpose of the ISO 9001 Standard and who needs it
o Identify seven core elements of a quality management system
o Explain the purpose of risk-based thinking according to ISO 9001
o Explain the purpose of evaluation and internal audits
o Define process approach, process mapping, and certification body (registrar)
o Explain and diagram the path to ISO 9001 certification
Resources:
Participant guide, class handouts, and a certificate of completion will be included with the
course.