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Learning for conformity assessment professionals

Conformity Assessment Training

Build practical understanding of requirements for accreditation, certification, inspection and laboratory assessment.

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Standards-based training for executives, practitioners and assessment specialists.

ISO/IEC 17011

Accreditation bodies

Requirements applicable to accreditation bodies that accredit conformity assessment bodies.

Executive 2h

ISO/IEC 17011 Executive Briefing

An executive introduction to the standard for accreditation body personnel.

Main topics

  • Strategic role as well as purpose of the standard
  • Governance, impartiality, competence as well as resource requirements
  • Assessment, decision-making, surveillance as well as improvement activities

Learning objectives

  • Describe the standard's purpose and operating context
  • Specify governance, competence and impartiality responsibilities
  • Identify the main controls needed for effective operations
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Practitioner 4h

ISO/IEC 17011 Staff Fundamentals

Practical knowledge of the standard for accreditation body staff.

Main topics

  • Principal requirements of the standard
  • Competence, assessment planning, evidence as well as records
  • Decisions, complaints, appeals, surveillance as well as improvement

Learning objectives

  • Use the standard's requirements in routine work
  • Prepare for assessments and evaluate objective evidence
  • Keep reliable records and support consistent decisions
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Assessor 24h

ISO/IEC 17011 Assessor Training

Detailed assessor training for accreditation body.

Main topics

  • Advanced assessment methodology as well as evidence evaluation
  • Risk-based planning, team coordination as well as complex situations
  • Assessment reporting, recommendations as well as professional development

Learning objectives

  • Understanding lead assessments against the standard
  • Assess complex evidence and competence arrangements
  • Prepare clear findings as well as actionable recommendations
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Lead assessor guiding an assessment team
Advanced assessor development

Lead Assessor Training

Develop assessment leadership, team coordination and strategic program oversight. This course is intended for senior professionals preparing to lead assessment teams.

  1. 01Foundations of assessment leadership
  2. 02Advanced technical practice
  3. 03Managing assessment programs
  4. 04Applying advanced assessment skills

16 hours of intensive learning · Prerequisite: completion of any 24-hour Assessor Program

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Purchase of the relevant standard is required: participants must obtain an official copy of the applicable ISO/IEC standard separately; it is not supplied with course materials. Copies may be purchased from ISO or the relevant national standards body.

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