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ISO/IEC 17025 is the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation to this standard demonstrates technical competence and generates confidence in test and calibration results. Skilled lead auditors are essential to verify that laboratory management systems meet these rigorous requirements.
This online Lead Auditor training prepares you to fulfill that critical role. You will learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, plan and lead audits, evaluate technical and management system elements, and manage audit teams. Through a structured curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical video demonstrations, you will develop the competence to conduct first-party, second-party, and third-party laboratory audits.
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 Lead Auditor.
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An effective lead auditor understands both management system requirements and technical laboratory operations. A competent ISO/IEC 17025 lead auditor must be able to:
This course develops these capabilities through structured lessons, video demonstrations of actual audit situations, and practical resources you can apply immediately.
The training is organized into nine focused sessions that build your knowledge progressively. Sessions include:
Session 1: Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
An introduction to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard – its purpose, scope, and importance for testing and calibration laboratories. Understand what accreditation means and why it matters.
What you'll learn: The role of ISO/IEC 17025 in demonstrating laboratory competence and supporting global acceptance of results.
Session 2: ISO 17025:2017 Lab Accreditation Process
Examination of the steps necessary to implement an ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System and achieve accreditation. Learn about the application process, assessment stages, and ongoing surveillance.
What you'll learn: The pathway to laboratory accreditation and the auditor's role in that process.
Session 3: Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System
A comprehensive clause-by-clause review of the standard. You will examine both management requirements (organization, QMS, document control, improvement) and technical requirements (personnel, methods, equipment, traceability, reporting).
What you'll learn: Detailed understanding of all ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and how to evaluate conformity during an audit.
Session 4: Documented Information for ISO/IEC 17025:2017
A focused examination of documented information requirements specific to laboratories. Learn the practical differences between management system documents and technical records.
What you'll learn: How to audit document control systems in a laboratory environment and verify proper documentation practices.
Session 5: Risk-Based Approach in ISO/IEC 17025:2017
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 emphasizes risk-based thinking and preventive action. This session explains how laboratories identify risks to impartiality, validity of results, and operational stability - and how auditors evaluate these controls.
What you'll learn: How to assess a laboratory's risk management processes and identify gaps in risk-based thinking.
Session 6: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audit Process
This session introduces the complete audit cycle based on ISO 19011:2018 guidelines. Includes a video demonstration of an auditor conducting an opening meeting in a laboratory setting.
What you'll learn: How to plan audits, conduct opening meetings, and manage the audit process from start to finish.
Session 7: Audit Terms, Definitions & Roles and Responsibilities
Clear understanding of audit terminology is essential for professional communication. This session defines key terms and explains the distinct roles within an audit team.
What you'll learn: Professional audit vocabulary and the responsibilities of each audit team role.
Session 8: Performing an Audit based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Practical demonstration of audit execution through video examples. Observe effective questioning techniques in a laboratory context and learn how to gather objective evidence. Includes a sample LMS manual for document review practice.
What you'll learn: Practical techniques for conducting audit interviews in laboratories and evaluating technical documentation.
Session 9: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Identifying a nonconformity is only the first step. Learn how to classify findings appropriately, write clear nonconformity statements, and evaluate the adequacy of proposed corrective actions. Includes a video demonstration of a closing meeting.
What you'll learn: How to classify findings, write effective nonconformity statements, and conduct professional closing meetings.
The course provides comprehensive resources that support learning and serve as valuable references:
This training is designed for individuals who need to lead or participate in laboratory management system audits. Typical participants include:
The course is also suitable for anyone intending to perform audits conforming to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
The training program includes nine session exams and a comprehensive final examination. The assessments are in multiple-choice format, without time constraint, and open book. 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 Lead 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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Jonas Schmidt
15 June 2025
I appreciated the emphasis on impartiality and PDCA application in lab settings. The modules were concise and clear, though I’d have liked more interactive simulations ...
Isabella Russo
30 May 2025
The factual breakdown of the standard’s structure was very helpful—I now understand where uncertainty, records, and PDCA fit. A couple of lessons could use slower ...
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Course access ends upon successfully completing the final exam.
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, manage audit programs, and communicate findings to management.
Lead Auditor certification is typically required for third-party auditors and those managing internal audit programs.
Yes. This course includes video tutorials with real-time examples of ISO/IEC 17025 audits, including demonstrations of opening meetings, audit interviews, and closing meetings. This is one of the first e-learning courses to include such practical video content.
Yes. The 400+ 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 or for client assessments.
Knowledge of quality management systems and the PDCA cycle is helpful. A diploma or bachelor's degree and some laboratory experience are advantageous but not mandatory. Ability to understand English is required.
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