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The ISO 21001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program and audit team.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
A fundamental understanding of ISO 21001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Day 1: Introduction to Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) and ISO 21001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS)
Domain 2: Management System for Educational Organizations (EOMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 21001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 21001 audit programme
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies .
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. Depending on the level of experience, a certificate will be issued to you if you comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about the ISO 21001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies .
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience with educational organizations | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience with educational organizations | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 21001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO 21001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience with educational organizations | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
$1,000 Per Participant*
*Schellman assessment clients can enjoy professional training discounts.
Training content and exams are delivered through PECB:
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-21001/iso-21001-lead-auditor