About the Course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ISO IEC 17021-1:2015 requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. It focuses on the principles, structure, and implementation requirements necessary to ensure competence, consistency, and impartiality in management system certification activities.
Training shall broadly cover:
• Overview and intent of ISO IEC 17021-1:2015
• Structure and key requirements of the standard
• Competence requirements for certification bodies
• Impartiality, independence, and confidentiality principles
• Process requirements for audit and certification activities
• Implementation challenges and best practice approaches
• Interface with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 22000 certification
Prerequisites:
No formal prerequisites. Basic knowledge of management system standards and auditing is recommended.
Who Should Attend:
- Certification Body Personnel
- Scheme Managers
- Auditors
- Technical Reviewers
- Compliance Managers
- Quality Managers
- Consultants
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals