PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
$899.00
Key Benefits
- Includes PECB certification and exam fees (exam voucher valid for 12 months)
- Lifetime access to PECB course Slides through MYPECB Portal
- A 16- CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certificate of participation will be issued by PECB.
- If you fail the exam, you can retake it free of charge within 12 months of your registration date.
- Earn 16 PMI PDUs
- Earn an additional 16 PDUs for PMI certification renewals
Why Should You Attend?
The PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform quality management system (QMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing into a comprehensive methodology that enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits.
Apart from a theoretical basis, the training course also provides examples, exercises, and quizzes to help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits, including:
- Interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit
- Principles of auditing and application of audit methods
- Approaches to evidence collection and verification
- Leading an audit team
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Preparing the final audit report
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credential. A UKAS accredited and internationally recognized PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a QMS based on ISO 9001.
Who Should Attend
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits on behalf of certification bodies
- Professionals wishing to adopt PECB’s AMS2 Methodology for conducting audits
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit
- Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment
Learning Objectives
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001
- Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 9001 audit program
What’s Included in the Course Material
This training course is participant centered and contains:
- Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits
- Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises based on a case study
- Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes tailored to prepare participants for the certification exam
PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam Format
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice & Open Book
- Number of Exam Questions: 80
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
Course Objective & Daily Breakdown
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
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We include a complimentary 1-hour live session with our founder, a PECB Certified Trainer with 20+ years in cybersecurity, 10+ years in enterprise AI, and a decade+ working hands-on with ISO 22301 (BCMS) and GDPR/data protection.
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WHAT YOU CAN USE THE SESSION FOR
Exam preparation strategy and study planning
Standard-specific deep dives and clause clarification
AI governance and responsible AI implementation — agentic AI included
Enterprise AI adoption and risk
Enterprise AI adoption and risk
Business continuity management (BCMS) beyond the standard
Data protection and GDPR in practice
Career development and post-certification progression
Plus, unlimited ongoing support
Beyond the session, you get unlimited email and WhatsApp support directly with your trainer for the duration of your course; practical, real-world expertise across cybersecurity, AI, BCMS, and data protection, not a ticket queue or chatbot.
Why choose Thinkryt for PECB Certifications
Same official PECB certification, Better value, more support, faster path to success
| Feature | Thinkryt | Typical PECB Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Type | ☑ Official PECB Certified | ☑ Official PECB Certified |
| Price (Self-Study) | $799 USD | $950–$1,200 |
| 1-on-1 Live Guidance Session | ☑ Included(60 min, anytime) | ✕ Not included |
| Exam Attempts Included | ☑ 2 attempts | ☑ 2 attempts |
| Support Until You Pass | ☑ Unlimited(Email + WhatsApp) | ✕ Limited(Enrolment only) |
| Learning Platform | MyPECB (Official) | MyPECB (Official) |
| Globally Recognized | ☑ Yes (Issued by PECB) | ☑ Yes (Issued by PECB) |
| Typical Time to Certification | 3–6 weeks(with guidance) | 8–12 weeks(standard) |
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Yes. The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor credential is part of PECB’s ISO/IEC 42001 personnel certification scheme. PECB’s certification scheme covers professionals who audit artificial intelligence management systems against ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and recognized auditing practices. PECB also announced in August 2026 that its ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor personnel certification scheme is independently accredited by UKAS under ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
The main prerequisite for participating in the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course is a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and AI principles and concepts.
The training is particularly relevant for professionals with an auditing background, AI management professionals, consultants, advisors, and professionals involved in AI implementation or AI system architecture.
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam assesses knowledge and skills across seven competency domains, covering AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 requirements, audit principles, audit preparation, conducting audits, closing audits, and managing an audit program.
The current PECB candidate handbook describes the Lead Auditor exam as an open-book examination, with permitted reference materials including the ISO/IEC 42001 standard, training materials, personal notes and a hard-copy dictionary. PECB also states that it is progressively transitioning toward open-book, scenario-based multiple-choice examinations. Candidates should check PECB’s current examination rules for the exam format applicable to their attempt.
For the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course, the initial exam attempt is included, and PECB currently states that if a candidate fails the exam, they can retake it within 12 months of the initial attempt for free.
For your product page, I would phrase this as “Initial exam + free retake” rather than claiming a fixed number of total attempts, because the official wording specifies the free retake period rather than presenting it as an unlimited-attempt policy.
Yes. The training is designed around theoretical concepts, ISO/IEC 42001 requirements and practical audit examples. It also includes exercises and quizzes, including scenario-based activities designed to help participants prepare for the certification examination.
For ThinkRyt-specific support, however, I would not use PECB’s wording to promise unlimited support unless ThinkRyt actually provides that service.
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Yes. Training participants can ask questions and engage with the trainer during the training sessions. ThinkRyt support is also available for course-related assistance.
Only keep the second sentence if ThinkRyt actually provides that support.
PECB certifications are valid for three years. To maintain the certification, certified professionals must meet PECB’s applicable certification-maintenance requirements, including continuing professional development requirements and the applicable annual maintenance fee.
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Yes, but the Lead Auditor credential has its own certification requirements. Passing the Lead Auditor exam alone does not automatically grant the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor credential.
For the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor credential, PECB currently requires:
- Five years of professional experience
- Two years of experience in AI
- 300 hours of audit activities
- Successful completion of the PECB ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor exam or an accepted equivalent
- Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB also has a formal process for upgrading credentials when the applicable requirements are fulfilled.
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