ISO 17025 Training

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ISO 17025 Foundation Exam

ISO 17025 Foundation Training Course Outline

This course covers the following topics:

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025

  • ISO 17025

Module 2: Requirements of ISO 17025

  • Overview

Module 3: ISO 19011 Relationship to ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • ISO 17025

Module 4: Scope

  • Overview

Module 5: Normative References

  • Introduction to Normative References

Module 6: Terms and Definitions

  • Overview

Module 7: General Requirements

  • Overview
  • Impartiality
  • Confidentiality

Module 8: Structural Requirements

  • Overview of Structural Requirements

Module 9: Resource Requirements

  • Introduction
  • General
  • Personnel
  • Facilities and Environmental Conditions
  • Equipment
  • Metrological Traceability
  • Externally Provided Products and Services

Module 10: Process Requirements

  • Introduction to Process Requirements
  • Review - Requests, Tenders, and Contracts
  • Selection, Verification, and Validation of Methods
  • Sampling
  • Handling Test or Calibration Items
  • Technical Records
  • Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
  • Ensure Results Validity
  • Reporting of Results
  • Complaints
  • Nonconforming Work
  • Control of Data and Information Management

Module 11: Management System Requirements

  • Options
    • Option A
    • Option B
  • General

Module 12: Management System Documentation

  • Overview
  • Document Categories

Module 13: Control Management System Documents

  • Overview
  • Primary Document Control Requirements in the ISO 17025 Standard

Module 14: Control of Records

  • Overview

Module 15: Address Risks and Opportunities

  • Overview of Address Risks and Opportunities

Module 16: Improvement

  • Overview of Improvement

Module 17: Corrective Actions

  • Steps to Take Corrective Actions

Module 18: Internal Audit and Management Reviews

  • Internal Audit
  • Management Reviews

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Who should attend this ISO 17025 Foundation Course?

The ISO 17025 Foundation Training Course is designed to provide delegates with a foundational understanding of the ISO 17025 standard, which specifies the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Laboratory Technicians
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
  • Quality Control Specialists
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers
  • Auditors
  • Training and Development Specialists

Prerequisites of the ISO 17025 Foundation Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this ISO 17025 Foundation Training Course.

ISO 17025 Foundation Course Overview

ISO 17025 Foundation Training provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, focusing on the general aspects of laboratory testing and calibration. This international standard sets out the criteria for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring reliability and accuracy in their results. Understanding ISO 17025 is crucial for laboratories seeking accreditation and for professionals involved in quality assurance and compliance.

To meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, professionals across various fields, including laboratory managers, technicians, and quality assurance personnel, should aim at mastering ISO 17025. This knowledge is essential for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of testing and calibration processes, ultimately enhancing the credibility of laboratory results.

This 1-day training provided by The Knowledge Academy, delves into the practical aspects of ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, offering real-world examples and case studies. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, gaining insights from experienced trainers who bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the session.

Course Objectives

  • To comprehend the fundamental principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
  • To identify the key elements of laboratory testing and calibration processes
  • To understand the importance of documentation and quality control in laboratories
  • To grasp the significance of competence, impartiality, and confidentiality in testing and calibration
  • To learn how to implement ISO 17025 standards in a laboratory setting
  • To prepare for accreditation and compliance audits effectively

Upon completion of this course, delegates will gain a solid understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and its application in laboratory settings. Armed with this knowledge, they will be better equipped to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of testing and calibration processes, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and credibility of their laboratories.

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  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • ISO 17025 Foundation Certificate
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ISO 17025 Foundation Exam Information 

To achieve the ISO 17025 Foundation, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice  
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 30 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 
  • Duration: 40 Minutes  
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Exam

ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025

  • ISO
  • ISO 17025

Module 2: Requirements of ISO 17025

  • Overview
  • Requirements of ISO 17025

Module 3: Relationship between ISO 19011 and ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • Relationship between ISO 19011 and ISO 17025

Module 4: Scope

  • Overview
  • Scope of ISO 17025

Module 5: Normative References

  • Introduction to Normative References

Module 6: Terms and Definitions

  • Overview
  • Terms and Definitions

Module 7: General Requirements

  • Overview
  • Impartiality
  • Confidentiality

Module 8: Structural Requirements

  • Overview of Structural Requirements

Module 9: Resource Requirements

  • General
  • Personnel
  • Facilities and Environmental Conditions
  • Equipment
  • Metrological Traceability
  • Externally Provided Products and Services

Module 10: Process Requirements

  • Introduction to Process Requirements
  • Review - Requests, Tenders, and Contracts
  • Selection, Verification, and Validation of Methods
  • Sampling
  • Handling Test or Calibration Items
  • Technical Records
  • Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
  • Ensuring Result Validity
  • Reporting of Results
  • Complaints
  • Nonconforming Work
  • Control of Data and Information Management

Module 11: Management System Requirements

  • Options
  • General

Module 12: Management System Documentation

  • Overview
  • Document Categories

Module 13: Control Management System Documents

  • Overview
  • Primary Document Control Requirements in the ISO 17025 Standard

Module 14: Control of Records

  • Overview

Module 15: Address Risks and Opportunities

  • Overview of Address Risks and Opportunities

Module 16: Improvement

  • Overview of Improvement

Module 17: Corrective Actions

  • Steps to Take Corrective Actions

Module 18: Internal Audit and Management Reviews

  • Internal Audit
  • Management Reviews

Module 19: Terminology – ISO 9000, VIM etc

  • ISO 9000 Terminology in English

Module 20: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles

  • Overview

Module 21: Auditing Requirements and Assessment: ISO 17011:2017, ISO 19011:2018

  • Auditing: ISO 17011:2017
  • Auditing: ISO 19011:2018

Module 22: Recognition and Oversight of ILAC, IAAC, APLAC

  • Description of ILAC
  • ILAC’s Global Role
  • Abbreviations
  • ILAC Documents
  • ILAC P10 Traceability Policy

Module 23: Test Reports, AB Symbols, Equipment Stickers, Certificates

  • AB Symbols
  • Certificates
  • Certificate Naming Convention

Module 24: Clauses 4, 5, and 6 Review

  • Clause 4: General Requirements
  • Clause 5: Structural Requirements
  • Clause 6: Resource Requirements

Module 25: Clauses 7 and 8 Review

  • Case studies on clauses 7 and 8

Module 26: Guidelines for Auditing: ISO 19011

  • ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines

Module 27: GUM (Uncertainty), PT/ILC, and Traceability

  • GUM (Uncertainty)
  • PT/ILC
  • Traceability

Module 28: Opening and Closing Meeting Activities

  • Opening Meeting
  • Closing Meeting

Module 29: Auditing Technical Methods

  • Overview

Module 30: Reporting Audit Results

  • Internal Audit Report

Module 31: Audit Checklists and Audit Reports

  • ISO 17025:2017 Audit Checklist for Laboratory Accreditation System Requirements
  • Content of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audit Checklists 

Module 32: Review of Standards and Internal Auditing Issues

  • Review of Standards
  • Internal Auditing Issues

Module 33: Introduction to Lab Management System

  • Standards and Regulatory Frameworks
  • Laboratory Management Systems
  • Laboratories and Accreditation Fundamental Principles
  • Testing and Calibration Concepts

Module 34: Planning LMS Implementation

  • Leadership and LMS Project Approval
  • Scope of LMS
  • Laboratory Policies
  • Organisational Structure
  • Document Management Process

Module 35: Implementing an LMS

  • Design of Controls
  • Drafting of Specific Policies and Procedures
  • Communication Planning
  • Training and Awareness Planning
  • Resource Management
  • Customer Management
  • Operations Management

Module 36: LMS Monitoring, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

  • Monitoring, Analysis, and Evaluation
  • Treating Problems and Nonconformities
  • Continual Improvement
  • Accreditation Preparation
  • Implementers Evaluation

Module 37: Planning an ISO 17025 Audit

  • Audit Approach
  • Preparing the ISO 17025 Audit
  • Conducting an Opening Meeting

Module 38: Conducting the ISO 17025 Audit

  • Communication during Audit
  • Audit Procedures
  • Observation
  • Document Review
  • Interview
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Technical Verification
  • Corroboration and Evaluation
  • Audit Test Plans
  • Formulation of Audit Findings
  • Documenting Nonconformities

Module 39: Concluding and Follow-Up of ISO 17025 Audits

  • Audit Documentation
  • Quality Review
  • Closing Meeting
  • Evaluation of Corrective Action Plans
  • ISO 17025 Surveillance Audits
  • ISO 17025 Internal Audit Management Program

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Who should attend this ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course?

The ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course equips professionals with the expertise to lead and perform audits of testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. This training is profitable for various professionals, including:

  • Lead Auditors
  • Quality Managers
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Quality Assurance Officers
  • Technical Experts
  • Auditors
  • Process Improvement Professionals
  • Consultants

Prerequisites of the ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course.

ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course Overview

ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training is designed to maintain international standards in testing and calibration laboratories. The ISO 17025 standard ensures these laboratories consistently deliver high-quality, competent, and reliable results. With growing demands for precise and accurate data in industries like healthcare, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing, compliance with ISO 17025 is essential.

Enhancing and ensuring the quality of laboratory processes is essential for professionals aiming to learn ISO 17025. Roles such as Quality Managers, Laboratory Supervisors, and Lead Auditors are crucial to maintaining standards and compliance. This ISO 17025 Training equips them to conduct effective audits, pinpointing areas for improvement, non-conformities, and potential risks.

The Knowledge Academy offers a comprehensive 5-day ISO 17025 Training Course designed to equip delegates with essential skills for leading ISO 17025 audits. This course covers critical concepts and audit techniques, providing a thorough understanding of the standard. Delegates will gain the knowledge needed to contribute significantly to laboratory quality assurance. This course will be conducted under the guidance of our highly experienced trainers.

Course Objectives

  • To comprehend the fundamentals of ISO 17025 and its application in laboratory settings
  • To gain insights into auditing principles, techniques, and practices
  • To understand the role and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
  • To learn how to plan, conduct, and report on ISO 17025 audits
  • To identify nonconformities and recommend corrective actions
  • To enhance communication and interpersonal skills for effective auditing

After completing this course, delegates will gain the expertise to lead ISO 17025 audits, ensuring compliance with international standards. This course will enhance the quality and reliability of laboratory testing and calibration processes. Knowledge of these skills will open doors for career advancement and contribute to organisational excellence.

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  • ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Certificate
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ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Exam Information

To achieve the ISO 17025 Lead Auditor, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice  
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 30 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 
  • Duration: 40 Minutes  
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Exam

ISO 17025 Internal Auditor​ Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025

  • ISO 17025

Module 2: Requirements of ISO 17025

  • Overview

Module 3: ISO 19011 Relationship to ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • ISO 17025

Module 4: Scope

  • Overview

Module 5: Normative References

  • Introduction to Normative References

Module 6: Terms and Definitions

  • Overview

Module 7: General Requirements

  • Overview
  • Impartiality
  • Confidentiality

Module 8: Structural Requirements

  • Overview of Structural Requirements

Module 9: Resource Requirements

  • Introduction
  • General
  • Personnel
  • Facilities and Environmental Conditions
  • Equipment
  • Metrological Traceability
  • Externally Provided Products and Services

Module 10: Process Requirements

  • Introduction to Process Requirements
  • Review - Requests, Tenders, and Contracts
  • Selection, Verification, and Validation of Methods
  • Sampling
  • Handling Test or Calibration Items
  • Technical Records
  • Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
  • Ensure Results Validity
  • Reporting of Results
  • Complaints
  • Nonconforming Work
  • Control of Data and Information Management

Module 11: Management System Requirements

  • Options
    • Option A
    • Option B
  • General

Module 12: Management System Documentation

  • Overview
  • Document Categories

Module 13: Control Management System Documents

  • Overview
  • Primary Document Control Requirements in the ISO 17025 Standard

Module 14: Control of Records

  • Overview

Module 15: Address Risks and Opportunities

  • Overview of Address Risks and Opportunities

Module 16: Improvement

  • Overview of Improvement

Module 17: Corrective Actions

  • Steps to Take Corrective Actions

Module 18: Internal Audit and Management Reviews

  • Internal Audit
  • Management Reviews

Module 19: Terminology – ISO 9000, VIM etc.

  • ISO 9000 Terminology in English
    • What is ISO 9000?
    • Common ISO Definitions

Module 20: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles

  • Overview

Module 21: Auditing Requirements and Assessment: ISO 17011:2017, ISO 19011:2018

  • Auditing: ISO 17011:2017
  • Auditing: ISO 19011:2018

Module 22: Recognition and Oversight of ILAC, IAAC, APAC etc.

  • Description of ILAC
  • ILAC’s Global Role
  • Abbreviations
  • ILAC Documents
  • ILAC P10 Traceability Policy

Module 23: Test Reports, AB Symbols, Equipment Stickers, and Certificates

  • AB Symbols
  • Certificates
    • Certificate Naming Convention

Module 24: Clauses 4, 5, and 6 Review

  • Clause 4: General Requirements
  • Clause 5: Structural Requirements
  • Clause 6: Resource Requirements

Module 25: Clauses 7 and 8 Review

  • Clause 7: Process Requirements
  • Clause 8: Option

Module 26: Guidelines for Auditing: ISO 19011

  • ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines
    • What is ISO 19011?
    • Standard Facts of ISO 19011
    • Who ISO 19011:2018 should be Used?
    • What does ISO 19011:2018 Accomplish?

Module 27: GUM (Uncertainty), PT/ILC, and Traceability

  • GUM (Uncertainty)
  • PT/ILC
  • Traceability

Module 28: Opening and Closing Meeting Activities

  • Opening Meeting
    • What Happens in an Opening Meeting?
  • Closing Meeting
    • What Happens in a Closing Meeting?

Module 29: ISO 19011 Relationship to ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • ISO 17025

Module 30: Auditing Technical Methods

  • Overview

Module 31: Reporting Audit Results

  • Internal Audit Report

Module 32: Audit Checklists

  • ISO 17025:2017 Audit Checklist for Laboratory Accreditation System Requirements
  • Content of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audit Checklists

Module 33: Review of Standards and Internal Auditing Issues

  • Review of Standards
  • Internal Auditing Issues

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Who should attend this ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training Course?

The ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training Course is designed to give delegates a foundational understanding of the ISO 17025 standard, used to audit testing and calibration laboratories. This course is benefiting a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Laboratory Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Laboratory Accreditation Specialists
  • Quality Control Specialists
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Consultants

Prerequisites of the ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course

To attend this training course, delegates must have a foundational understanding of ISO 17025. For this knowledge, we suggest completing our ISO 17025 Foundation Course.

ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course Overview

The ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to perform laboratory internal audits, ensuring adherence to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. This standard specifies the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, highlighting the critical role of quality management systems in these environments.

Professionals who are Laboratory Managers, Quality Managers, or responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 should aim to learn this subject. A thorough understanding of internal auditing is crucial for upholding the integrity and reliability of laboratory testing and calibration processes.

The Knowledge Academy's 2-day training equips delegates with the essential knowledge and practical skills to conduct effective internal audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. This course delves into critical concepts, audit methodologies, and best practices, enabling delegates to significantly enhance their laboratory's quality management system.

Course Objectives

  • To comprehend the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
  • To understand the role and responsibilities of an Internal Auditor
  • To gain proficiency in planning and conducting internal audits
  • To identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions
  • To enhance communication and reporting skills for audit findings
  • To understand the process of continual improvement in laboratory operations

Upon completing this course, delegates will gain the knowledge and skills to perform effective internal audits and ensure their laboratories meet ISO/IEC 17025 standards. This expertise ensures regulatory compliance and improves the quality and reliability of laboratory testing and calibration processes.

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  • ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Certificate
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ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Exam

ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 17025

  • ISO 17025

Module 2: Requirements of ISO 17025

  • Overview

Module 3: ISO 19011 Relationship to ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • ISO 17025

Module 4: Scope

  • Overview

Module 5: Normative References

  • Introduction to Normative References

Module 6: Terms and Definitions

  • Overview

Module 7: General Requirements

  • Overview
  • Impartiality
  • Confidentiality

Module 8: Structural Requirements

  • Overview of Structural Requirements

Module 9: Resource Requirements

  • Introduction
  • General
  • Personnel
  • Facilities and Environmental Conditions
  • Equipment
  • Metrological Traceability
  • Externally Provided Products and Services

Module 10: Process Requirements

  • Introduction to Process Requirements
  • Review - Requests, Tenders, and Contracts
  • Selection, Verification, and Validation of Methods
  • Sampling
  • Handling Test or Calibration Items
  • Technical Records
  • Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty
  • Ensure Results Validity
  • Reporting of Results
  • Complaints
  • Nonconforming Work
  • Control of Data and Information Management

Module 11: Management System Requirements

  • Options
    • Option A
    • Option B
  • General

Module 12: Management System Documentation

  • Overview
  • Document Categories

Module 13: Control Management System Documents

  • Overview
  • Primary Document Control Requirements in the ISO 17025 Standard

Module 14: Control of Records

  • Overview

Module 15: Address Risks and Opportunities

  • Overview of Address Risks and Opportunities

Module 16: Improvement

  • Overview of Improvement

Module 17: Corrective Actions

  • Steps to Take Corrective Actions

Module 18: Internal Audit and Management Reviews

  • Internal Audit
  • Management Reviews

Module 19: Terminology – ISO 9000, VIM etc.

  • ISO 9000 Terminology in English
    • What is ISO 9000?
    • Common ISO Definitions

Module 20: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles

  • Overview

Module 21: Auditing Requirements and Assessment: ISO 17011:2017, ISO 19011:2018

  • Auditing: ISO 17011:2017
  • Auditing: ISO 19011:2018

Module 22: Recognition and Oversight of ILAC, IAAC, APAC etc.

  • Description of ILAC
  • ILAC’s Global Role
  • Abbreviations
  • ILAC Documents
  • ILAC P10 Traceability Policy

Module 23: Test Reports, AB Symbols, Equipment Stickers, and Certificates

  • AB Symbols
  • Certificates
    • Certificate Naming Convention

Module 24: Clauses 4, 5, and 6 Review

  • Clause 4: General Requirements
  • Clause 5: Structural Requirements
  • Clause 6: Resource Requirements

Module 25: Clauses 7 and 8 Review

  • Clause 7: Process Requirements
  • Clause 8: Option

Module 26: Guidelines for Auditing: ISO 19011

  • ISO 19011 Auditing Guidelines
    • What is ISO 19011?
    • Standard Facts of ISO 19011
    • Who ISO 19011:2018 should be Used?
    • What does ISO 19011:2018 Accomplish?

Module 27: GUM (Uncertainty), PT/ILC, and Traceability

  • GUM (Uncertainty)
  • PT/ILC
  • Traceability

Module 28: Opening and Closing Meeting Activities

  • Opening Meeting
  • What Happens in an Opening Meeting?
  • Closing Meeting
  • What Happens in a Closing Meeting?

Module 29: ISO 19011 Relationship to ISO 17025

  • ISO 19011
  • ISO 17025

Module 30: Auditing Technical Methods

  • Overview

Module 31: Reporting Audit Results

  • Internal Audit Report

Module 32: Audit Checklists

  • ISO 17025:2017 Audit Checklist for Laboratory Accreditation System Requirements
  • Content of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audit Checklists

Module 33: Review of Standards and Internal Auditing Issues

  • Review of Standards
  • Internal Auditing Issues

Module 34: Introduction to Lab Management System (LMS)

  • Standard and Regulatory Framework
  • Laboratory Management System
  • Laboratories and Accreditation Principles
  • Testing and Calibration Concepts
  • Identifying the Objective and Scope
  • Understanding Organisation
  • Analysing Existing System

Module 35: Planning LMS Implementation

  • Leadership and LMS Project Approval
  • Laboratory Policies
  • Document Management Process

Module 36: Implementing LMS

  • Design of Controls
  • Drafting of Specific Policies and Procedures
  • Communication Planning
  • Training and Awareness Planning
  • Resource Management
  • Customer Management
  • Operations Management

Module 37: Monitoring, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

  • Monitoring, Analysis, and Evaluation
  • Treating Problems and Nonconformities
  • Continual Improvement
  • Accreditation Preparation
  • Implementers Evaluation

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Who should attend this ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Course?

The ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to lead the implementation of a laboratory Quality Management System based on the ISO 17025 standard. This course can be beneficial to a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Laboratory Directors and Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Technical Managers
  • Quality Assurance Officers
  • Procurement Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Consultants

Prerequisites of the ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Course.

ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Course Overview

Among the ISO 17025 Training Courses, the ISO 17025 Lead Implementer Training is designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This standard, ISO/IEC 17025, outlines the requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation in laboratories, ensuring reliable results and data.

It is crucial for professionals to master ISO 17025 as it serves as a benchmark for demonstrating competence and reliability in laboratory operations. Laboratory Managers, Quality Assurance Personnel, and professionals responsible for ensuring accurate test and calibration results should aim to acquire in-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 to enhance their organisations' credibility and compliance with international standards.

This 3-day training by the Knowledge Academy aims to equip delegates with the essential skills and knowledge needed to implement and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 standards effectively. The course covers key aspects such as management system requirements, documentation, and auditing, providing a practical and hands-on approach to mastering the implementation of ISO 17025.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
  • To gain insights into the documentation and management system requirements
  • To learn effective strategies for implementing ISO 17025 in a laboratory setting
  • To acquire auditing skills for assessing compliance with ISO 17025 standards
  • To identify potential challenges and best practices for successful implementation
  • To ensure delegates are well-prepared to lead ISO 17025 implementation efforts in their organisations

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to implement ISO/IEC 17025 effectively, enhancing the quality and reliability of laboratory operations. They will be better positioned to lead their organisations in achieving and maintaining compliance with international standards, ultimately contributing to improved confidence in testing and calibration results.

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Core Concepts Covered in ISO 17025 Training Courses

ISO 17025 Courses build strong capability in laboratory operations, technical accuracy, auditing techniques, and system implementation. Learners gain an understanding of how modern testing and calibration laboratoriaes meet international competence requirements and maintain consistent performance. Core concepts include:

  • Understanding ISO 17025 Structure: Learn the purpose, clauses, and terminology of the standard while exploring how laboratory processes such as method validation, equipment control, and sample handling ensure reliable and traceable results.
  • Laboratory Management Systems: Gain practical skills for creating procedures, process maps, documentation frameworks, risk registers, and compliance workflows that align laboratory activities with accreditation expectations.
  • Testing and Calibration Processes: Explore equipment suitability, calibration processes, measurement traceability, and uncertainty evaluation techniques that strengthen confidence in scientific output and support internationally accepted results.
  • Internal Auditing and Compliance Evaluation: Develop the ability to perform internal audits, assess conformity, review technical records, and verify laboratory practices using structured, ISO 19011-aligned auditing methods.
  • Audit Planning and Evidence Review: Build capability in preparing for audits, evaluating objective evidence, identifying non-conformities, conducting interviews, and reporting audit outcomes professionally.
  • Accreditation Preparation and External Assessment: Understand assessor expectations, proficiency testing requirements, documentation reviews, and evaluation stages that laboratories undergo to achieve and maintain ISO 17025 standards.
  • Corrective Action Verification and System Improvement: Learn how to analyse root causes, implement corrective measures, verify effectiveness, and enhance laboratory reliability through continuous monitoring and structured improvement processes.
     

Benefits of ISO 17025 Training

ISO 17025 Training strengthens technical capability in testing and calibration processes while supporting laboratories in achieving accurate results, strong compliance, and consistent operational performance. Key benefits include:

Benefits of ISO 17025 Training

Benefits to Professionals

  • Stronger Technical and Analytical Competence: Professionals gain deeper expertise in calibration processes, test method validation, uncertainty analysis, equipment handling, and audit techniques, enhancing their capability to contribute to laboratory performance.
  • Increased Career Opportunities and Professional Credibility: Professionals trained in ISO 17025 standards are valued across testing, calibration, manufacturing, environmental, and regulatory laboratories, improving employability and positioning them as reliable contributors to quality-driven laboratory environments.
  • Improved Risk and Nonconformity Management Skills: Professionals develop stronger capabilities in identifying technical risks, analysing root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the robustness of laboratory processes enhancing their value as skilled problem-solvers and quality guardians.

Benefits to Organisations

  • Accuracy and Reliability of Laboratory Results: Laboratories improve result validity by applying ISO 17025-aligned practices in method validation, equipment control, measurement traceability, and uncertainty evaluation, ensuring consistent and dependable outputs.
  • Enhanced Compliance and Accreditation Readiness: Strengthen an organisation’s ability to meet ISO 17025 requirements through improved understanding of documentation controls, audit processes, assessor expectations, and mandatory technical procedures.
  • Improved Efficiency and Fewer Testing Errors: Support streamlined workflows, better process control, reduced non-conformities, and fewer retests, helping laboratories operate more efficiently and minimise costs linked to inaccuracies.
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