Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply ISO 19011 auditing principles and guidelines
• Plan and organize complete audit programs
• Lead audit teams and manage audit activities
• Conduct opening and closing meetings
• Apply risk-based thinking to audit processes
• Evaluate audit evidence and formulate audit conclusions
• Report audit findings and follow up on corrective actions
• Manage audit team dynamics and performance
• Maintain audit program effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Prepare for lead auditor certification examinations

• Experienced internal auditors seeking lead auditor status
• Quality managers and management representatives
• Consultants providing audit services
• External auditors and certification body auditors
• Regulatory compliance professionals
• Management system implementation team members
• Professionals seeking formal lead auditor certification

• Intensive workshop-style learning
• Simulated audit scenarios and role-playing
• Case studies on audit leadership challenges
• Practical exercises on audit program development
• Team-based audit simulation exercises
• Individual preparation for certification exam
• Peer assessment and feedback sessions

Unit 1: Audit Principles and Concepts

• ISO 19011 guidelines and requirements
• Audit principles: integrity, fair presentation, due professional care
• Confidentiality and independence requirements
• Evidence-based approach and risk-based thinking

• High-level structure of management system standards
• Process approach and PDCA methodology
• Context of the organization and stakeholder requirements
• Leadership and commitment principles

Unit 2: Audit Program Management

• Developing and implementing audit programs
• Setting audit program objectives and scope
• Risk assessment in audit program planning
• Resource allocation and competence requirements

• Scheduling and coordinating audit activities
• Directing audit team activities
• Managing audit program records
• Monitoring and reviewing audit program performance

Unit 3: Audit Planning and Preparation

• Defining audit objectives, scope, and criteria
• Selecting audit team members and assigning roles
• Developing audit plans and schedules
• Document review and preliminary assessment

• Preparing audit working documents
• Conducting audit team briefings
• Assigning audit responsibilities and tasks
• Preparing checklists and audit guides

Unit 4: Audit Execution and Leadership

• Conducting opening meetings
• Managing audit team during fieldwork
• Communicating with auditee and stakeholders
• Managing audit progress and changes

• Leading evidence gathering activities
• Evaluating audit evidence and findings
• Conducting audit team meetings and reviews
• Preparing for closing meetings

Unit 5: Audit Reporting and Follow-up

• Preparing audit reports and conclusions
• Conducting closing meetings and presentations
• Distributing audit reports to stakeholders
• Managing confidential and sensitive information

• Verifying corrective action implementation
• Conducting follow-up audits when required
• Evaluating effectiveness of corrective actions
• Closing audit cycles and completing records