ISO 9001 Foundation

Description

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Why Should You Attend?

Quality management is at the heart of every high-performing organization. Whether you are new to quality management or looking to formalize your understanding of ISO 9001, this course provides you with the foundational knowledge needed to contribute meaningfully to QMS implementation projects and support your organization in achieving and maintaining conformity.

By attending this course, you will gain a clear understanding of ISO 9001’s structure and requirements, from context and leadership through to performance evaluation and continual improvement. The course combines clear theoretical explanations with practical guidance to ensure you leave with a solid, applicable understanding of the standard.

Attaining the PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 9001 Foundation designation demonstrates that you have a recognized general knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS. It is an internationally respected entry-level credential that validates your ability to participate in QMS projects and sets a strong foundation for further professional development in quality management.

By joining this course, you are taking a meaningful step toward:

• Understanding the core principles, terminology, and concepts of quality management.
• Gaining a solid grasp of ISO 9001 requirements and how they apply in practice.
• Contributing effectively to QMS implementation and improvement initiatives.
• Building a foundation for advanced certifications in quality management.

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Who Should Attend?

This course is particularly advantageous and intended for:

1. Managers and consultants seeking to know more about quality management
2. Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS
3. Individuals engaged in or responsible for quality management activities in their organization
4. Individuals wishing to pursue a career in quality management

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the quality management concepts, principles, and definitions
2. Explain the main ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system
3. Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 9001

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Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to quality concepts, QMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 9001
• Day 2: Clauses 7–10 of ISO 9001 and certificate exam

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Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

1. Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management and a QMS based on ISO 9001
2. Domain 2: ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system — Clauses 4 to 10

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Certification

After passing the exam, you can apply for the following credential:

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics is required. This is an entry-level credential with no prerequisites on professional or management system project experience. For more information, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• PECB will provide over 200 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
• An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD credits will be issued.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.