Certification
The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system
Domain 2: Quality management system (QMS) requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the ISO 9001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
MS audit/assessment experience |
Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Quality Management |
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Quality Management |
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor |
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Quality Management |
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit work documents
- Reviewing documented information
- Conducting on-site audit
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.