IMS Lead Auditor Course – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

An IMS Lead Auditor Course is a professional training program that develops the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report and follow up audits of an Integrated Management System (IMS). It covers ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018, along with auditing principles and techniques based on ISO 19011, making it suitable for professionals seeking competence in quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management system auditing.

An IMS Lead Auditor plans, conducts, reports and follows up audits of an Integrated Management System covering multiple management system standards. The auditor evaluates objective evidence, interviews personnel, reviews processes and records, identifies nonconformities and prepares audit findings. ISO 19011 provides auditing guidelines that can be used for audit planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up.

The IMS Lead Auditor Course covers the requirements of:

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2026 – Environmental Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System

The course also uses ISO 19011 auditing guidelines to explain audit principles, audit planning, conducting audits, reporting results and follow-up activities. ISO 19011 is an auditing guideline and is not the certification standard for the course.

The objectives of the Integrated Management System Lead Auditor Course are to help participants:

• Understand the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Understand management system audit principles and practices.
• Plan and prepare an integrated management system audit.
• Conduct effective audit interviews and collect objective evidence.
• Identify and document audit nonconformities.
• Prepare clear and evidence-based audit reports.
• Evaluate corrective actions and conduct audit follow-up.
• Develop practical IMS auditor skills for integrated audits.

Participants learn how to conduct an Integrated Management System audit by combining the requirements of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. The IMS Lead Auditor Training covers audit planning, audit checklists, process-based auditing, evidence collection, interviewing, nonconformity reporting, corrective action verification and audit follow-up using applicable ISO 19011 auditing principles and guidelines.

• Introduction to Integrated Management Systems
• ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
• ISO 14001:2026 Requirements
• ISO 45001:2018 Requirements
• Management System Audit Principles
• ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines
• Audit Planning and Preparation
• Conducting an Integrated Audit
• Audit Evidence and Interview Techniques
• Nonconformity Identification and Reporting
• Corrective Action and Audit Follow-Up
• IMS Audit Case Study and Practical Exercise

Yes. The IMS Lead Auditor Course is ASCB accredited and covers ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. The course is delivered through an ASCB-accredited training partner, with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines used for audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up. Successful participants receive the applicable accredited certificates after meeting the course and assessment requirements.

• QHSE Professionals
• Quality Managers
• Environmental Professionals
• HSE Managers
• ISO Coordinators
• Internal Auditors
• Management Representatives
• ISO Consultants
• Engineers
• Professionals responsible for implementing Integrated Management Systems
• Professionals responsible for auditing Integrated Management Systems

The IMS Auditor Course helps professionals develop practical auditing skills across quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. Participants can improve their ability to plan integrated audits, evaluate objective evidence, identify nonconformities, prepare audit reports and contribute to continual improvement.

Our IMS Lead Auditor Training follows a practical learning approach:

Theory → Practical Examples → Case Study → Audit Exercise → Assessment → Certificate

Participants learn ISO requirements and auditing principles and then apply them through practical examples, case studies and audit exercises.

The IMS Lead Auditor Course is delivered in 40 hours (i.e. 8 hours for 5 days). It is delivered by classroom training or online with live faculty if 10+ participants are registered together. If the candidate has interest to learn through self-paced learning, you may visit elearning.aksharqhse.in.  The entire course is delivered through a structured training program combining management system requirements with practical auditing techniques. Participants complete the prescribed learning activities and assessment before receiving the applicable course certificate. The duration of

The IMS Lead Auditor Certificate relates to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. ISO 19011 is used as an auditing guideline for the training and is not the certification standard.

Akshar Management Consultant provides practical ISO Lead Auditor Training focused on management system requirements and real-world auditing practices. The training combines theoretical understanding, practical examples, case studies and audit exercises to help participants develop useful auditing competence for professional applications.

What standards are covered in the IMS Lead Auditor Course?

• The course covers ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018, with ISO 19011 used as an auditing guideline.

Is ISO 19011 included in IMS Lead Auditor Training?

• Yes. ISO 19011 auditing guidelines are used to explain audit planning, preparation, conducting audits, reporting and follow-up.

What is an Integrated Management System audit?

• An IMS audit evaluates multiple management systems, such as quality, environmental and occupational health and safety systems, through an integrated auditing approach.

Who can attend an IMS Lead Auditor Course?

• QHSE professionals, managers, auditors, consultants, engineers and professionals involved in ISO management systems can attend.

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