Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the ISO 19011:2018(E) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for leading audits of management systems. It emphasizes audit principles, planning, risk‑based thinking, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, manage audit teams, and ensure compliance with international auditing guidelines.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO 19011:2018(E) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 4004 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to ISO 19011:2018(E) Scope, principles, and role of ISO 19011 in management system auditing.
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Audit Principles and Ethics Integrity, impartiality, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
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Management System Standards Overview ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, and integration.
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Risk‑Based Thinking in Auditing Identifying risks, evaluating controls, and applying risk‑based auditing.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.
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Conducting On‑Site and Remote Audits Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.
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Audit Team Leadership and Competence Managing audit teams, assigning roles, and evaluating competence.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.
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Continual Improvement in Auditing Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing multiple management systems
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Enhances compliance with ISO 19011:2018(E) guidelines
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, reporting, and team leadership
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Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in auditing, compliance, and consultancy
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Lead auditors and compliance professionals
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Quality, environmental, safety, and energy managers
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Consultants specializing in management system audits
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Individuals progressing from Internal Auditor courses (IMSA‑515, ENIA‑515, ISIA‑515, etc.)
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Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)
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Certification: ISO 19011:2018(E) Lead Auditor (MGLA)
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