ISO 17025 Quality Management System Implementation and Internal Auditing Course Curriculum
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and audit a Quality Management System (QMS) based on the ISO 17025 standard. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Overview This interactive and engaging course is structured into 8 modules, covering a total of 80 topics. The curriculum is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the ISO 17025 standard, its implementation, and internal auditing.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025
- Overview of the ISO 17025 standard
- History and evolution of the standard
- Benefits of implementing a QMS based on ISO 17025
- Key concepts and terminology
- Understanding the scope and applicability of the standard
Module 2: Quality Management System (QMS) Principles
- QMS principles and their relevance to ISO 17025
- Understanding the process approach
- Risk-based thinking and its application
- Leadership and commitment to quality
- Employee involvement and empowerment
Module 3: ISO 17025 Requirements
- Clause 4: General requirements
- Clause 5: Structural requirements
- Clause 6: Resource requirements
- Clause 7: Process requirements
- Clause 8: Management system requirements
Module 4: Implementation of ISO 17025
- GAP analysis and readiness assessment
- Development of a QMS implementation plan
- Establishing a quality policy and objectives
- Designing and implementing QMS processes
- Documentation and record control
Module 5: Internal Auditing
- Principles of internal auditing
- Audit planning and preparation
- Audit execution and reporting
- Audit follow-up and closure
- Audit tools and techniques
Module 6: Audit Techniques and Tools
- Understanding audit sampling
- Using audit checklists and questionnaires
- Conducting interviews and observations
- Reviewing documentation and records
- Identifying and reporting nonconformities
Module 7: Corrective Action and Continual Improvement
- Understanding corrective action and preventive action
- Identifying and addressing root causes
- Implementing corrective actions
- Monitoring and evaluating corrective actions
- Continual improvement techniques
Module 8: Maintaining and Improving the QMS
- Maintaining QMS documentation and records
- Conducting regular internal audits
- Reviewing and updating the QMS
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
- Implementing changes and updates to the QMS
Course Benefits Upon completion of this course, participants will: - Understand the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard
- Be able to implement a QMS based on ISO 17025
- Conduct internal audits to ensure QMS effectiveness
- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Maintain and continually improve the QMS
Certificate of Completion Participants who complete this course will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, a recognized provider of professional training and certification.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging course design
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
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Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025
- Overview of the ISO 17025 standard
- History and evolution of the standard
- Benefits of implementing a QMS based on ISO 17025
- Key concepts and terminology
- Understanding the scope and applicability of the standard
Module 2: Quality Management System (QMS) Principles
- QMS principles and their relevance to ISO 17025
- Understanding the process approach
- Risk-based thinking and its application
- Leadership and commitment to quality
- Employee involvement and empowerment
Module 3: ISO 17025 Requirements
- Clause 4: General requirements
- Clause 5: Structural requirements
- Clause 6: Resource requirements
- Clause 7: Process requirements
- Clause 8: Management system requirements
Module 4: Implementation of ISO 17025
- GAP analysis and readiness assessment
- Development of a QMS implementation plan
- Establishing a quality policy and objectives
- Designing and implementing QMS processes
- Documentation and record control
Module 5: Internal Auditing
- Principles of internal auditing
- Audit planning and preparation
- Audit execution and reporting
- Audit follow-up and closure
- Audit tools and techniques
Module 6: Audit Techniques and Tools
- Understanding audit sampling
- Using audit checklists and questionnaires
- Conducting interviews and observations
- Reviewing documentation and records
- Identifying and reporting nonconformities
Module 7: Corrective Action and Continual Improvement
- Understanding corrective action and preventive action
- Identifying and addressing root causes
- Implementing corrective actions
- Monitoring and evaluating corrective actions
- Continual improvement techniques
Module 8: Maintaining and Improving the QMS
- Maintaining QMS documentation and records
- Conducting regular internal audits
- Reviewing and updating the QMS
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
- Implementing changes and updates to the QMS