Join us for a comprehensive 2-day course designed to equip participants with the essential skills to implement and manage an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). Throughout the course, you'll delve into the intricacies of ISO 9001, gaining insights into its various sections and requirements, including QMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual ...
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ISO 9001 Foundation Training Course
This 2-day course will enable participants to learn the essential elements to implement and manage an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). Participants will be provided the knowledge needed to understand the different sections of ISO 9001 and its requirements which include the QMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement.After completing this ...
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PECB, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification Training
A 5-day ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification training course will be held from Aug. 01 to 05, 2022, and from Oct. 24 to 28, 2022. This instructor-led virtual course will enable participants to develop the necessary competence to perform a quality management system (QMS) audit utilizing recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This course combines the requirements of ISO 17021-1, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other established auditing ...
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API Q1 Internal Audit & Management Review Requirements
Background: This question was received from an attendee during a recent Exemplar Global RTP, API Q1 Certification Workshop.
Question: Does API Q1, 9th edition specify any wait time for an organization to maintain between the completion of an internal audit and conducting a management review?
Response: No. API Q1 9th edition, section 6.5 states that an organization must conduct a Management review at least every 12 months. API Q1 does not ...
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Internal Audits as a Tool for Improvement
Background: This question was received from a person that recently completed an Exemplar Global RTP, API Q1 Certification Workshop.
Question: If any concerns regarding improvement are identified while conducting an internal audit, should the Auditor issue a preventive action ?
ATCS Comment: It's important to remember a Preventive Action Request (PAR) is always proactive. It's an action taken to prevent the occurrence of a nonconforming ...
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API 6D Monogram, Requirements, Timing, and Costs
An API 6D monogram can add value and provide customers with the assurance the product has met applicable industry requirements. The first steps toward obtaining a monogram license should include understanding the certification and monogram license requirements, estimating resource needs, costs, and a timeline for completing the monogram license process. This information and more are discussed in the API Q1 & API 6D Certification Workshop ...
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