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ISO/IEC 17025 is the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories. Organizations with accredited laboratories rely on internal audits to verify ongoing compliance and drive continual improvement. Qualified internal auditors are essential to this process.
This online Auditor training prepares you to contribute meaningfully to your laboratory's internal audit program. You will learn how to conduct professional internal audits, evaluate technical and management system requirements, and understand key concepts including measurement uncertainty and impartiality. Through a structured curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, you will develop the competence to audit laboratory management systems against ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The course is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the material according to your own schedule. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your training as an ISO/IEC 17025 Auditor.
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An effective internal auditor does more than check compliance boxes. They help their laboratory identify improvement opportunities and strengthen the management system. A competent ISO/IEC 17025 auditor must be able to:
This course develops these capabilities through structured lessons, practical examples, and audit resources you can apply immediately in your laboratory.
The training is organized into eight focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:
Session 1: ISO 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System Overview
An introduction to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard – its purpose, scope, and importance for testing and calibration laboratories. Understand what accreditation means and why internal audits are critical to maintaining it.
What you'll learn: The role of ISO/IEC 17025 in demonstrating laboratory competence and the purpose of internal audits.
Session 2: Requirements of ISO 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System
A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the standard. You will examine both management requirements and technical requirements, understanding what constitutes acceptable evidence of conformity in a laboratory setting.
What you'll learn: Detailed understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an internal audit.
Session 3: ISO 17025:2017 Documentation
A focused examination of documented information requirements specific to laboratories. Learn the critical differences between management system documents and technical records, and how to audit document control systems.
What you'll learn: How to verify that laboratory documentation meets ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Session 4: ISO 17025:2017 Internal Audit Process
This session introduces the complete internal audit cycle, from planning through follow-up. Learn audit methodologies, how to prepare for a laboratory audit, and how to conduct audit activities professionally.
What you'll learn: How to plan and conduct internal audits of laboratory management systems.
Session 5: ISO 17025:2017 Audit Records and Audit Checklist
Audit proceedings and findings must be properly documented. This session covers audit preparation, evidence gathering, audit reporting, and completion with follow-up activities. Learn how to use and adapt a comprehensive audit checklist.
What you'll learn: How to properly document audit activities and effectively use audit checklists.
Session 6: Impartiality, Risk Management, Decision Rule and Process Approach
The 2017 revision of ISO/IEC 17025 introduced key changes including impartiality requirements, risk-based thinking, the decision rule, and the process approach. This session examines these concepts and what auditors need to verify.
What you'll learn: How to evaluate impartiality, risk management, and the application of decision rules during audits.
Session 7: Basic Concept and Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
Measurement uncertainty is a strict requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and a critical concept in testing and calibration. This session introduces the fundamentals of measurement uncertainty and how auditors should evaluate a laboratory's approach.
What you'll learn: The basic concepts of measurement uncertainty and what to look for during an audit.
Session 8: Measurement Uncertainty – Practical Examples
Building on Session 7, this session uses practical examples to help clarify measurement uncertainty concepts. Real-world scenarios illustrate how laboratories calculate and report measurement uncertainty.
What you'll learn: Practical understanding of measurement uncertainty through worked examples.
The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:
This training is designed for individuals who need to participate in or support internal audits of laboratory management systems. Typical participants include:
The course is appropriate for those new to auditing as well as experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Note: If you need to lead audit teams, plan audit programs, or conduct third-party audits, the ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor Training is a better choice.
The training program includes eight session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format and are designed to verify your understanding of the course material. To pass, you need a score of 60% or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may retake any exam at no additional charge.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the Exemplar Global accreditation mark. This certificate documents successful completion of ISO/IEC 17025 Auditor training and the final examination.
Certificates are issued in digital format upon passing the final examination. You may download, add to LinkedIn, and print your certificate directly from your course dashboard.
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Auditor training prepares you to participate in internal audits as a team member, covering audit fundamentals and techniques.
Lead Auditor training covers additional competencies required to plan audits, lead audit teams, and manage the entire audit program.
Auditor certification is ideal for those beginning their auditing career or contributing to internal audit programs.
Measurement uncertainty is a strict requirement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and a critical concept in laboratory testing and calibration. Auditors must understand the basics of measurement uncertainty to evaluate whether a laboratory is properly assessing and reporting it.
The course covers both the theoretical concept and practical examples to ensure you can confidently address this topic during audits.
Yes. The 200+ question audit checklist provided with the course is designed to be a practical tool that you can customize and use for internal audits within your laboratory. It provides a structured starting point that you can adapt to your specific processes.
Knowledge of management systems, familiarity with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, and an understanding of laboratory management system principles are helpful.
Reading the ISO/IEC 17025 standard beforehand is recommended but not required.
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