ISO 9001 Basics Training Agenda (3 Days) 

Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems (QMS) 

 | Registration and Welcome 

  • Welcome and Introductions 
  • Overview of Training Objectives 

 | Introduction to ISO 9001:2015 

  • History and Evolution of ISO 9001 
  • Understanding the Structure (Annex SL) 
  • Benefits of Implementing ISO 9001 

 | Break 

 | Core Concepts of Quality Management Systems (QMS) 

  • Definition and Purpose of a QMS 
  • The Seven Quality Management Principles 
  • Customer Focus 
  • Leadership 
  • Engagement of People 
  • Process Approach 
  • Improvement 
  • Evidence-Based Decision Making 
  • Relationship Management 

 | Lunch Break 

 | The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle 

  • Understanding PDCA in ISO 9001 
  • How PDCA Drives Continuous Improvement 

 | Context of the Organization (Clause 4) 

  • Determining External and Internal Issues 
  • Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties 
  • Defining the Scope of the QMS 

 | Break 

 | Leadership (Clause 5) 

  • Top Management’s Role in Leadership and Commitment 
  • Establishing a Quality Policy 
  • Assigning Responsibilities and Authorities 

 | Q&A and Recap of Day 1 

Day 2: ISO 9001 Requirements in Detail 

 | Day 1 Review and Q&A 

 | Planning (Clause 6) 

  • Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 
  • Setting Quality Objectives 
  • Planning Changes to the QMS 

 | Break 

 | Support (Clause 7) 

  • Resources Management (People, Infrastructure, and Environment) 
  • Competence, Awareness, and Communication 
  • Documented Information: Control of Documents and Records 

 | Lunch Break 

 | Operation (Clause 8) 

  • Operational Planning and Control 
  • Requirements for Products and Services 
  • Design and Development 
  • Control of Externally Provided Products and Services 
  • Production and Service Provision 
  • Release of Products and Services 
  • Control of Nonconforming Outputs 

 | Performance Evaluation (Clause 9) 

  • Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation 
  • Internal Audits 
  • Management Review 

 | Break 

 | Improvement (Clause 10) 

  • Nonconformity and Corrective Action 
  • Continual Improvement Practices 

 | Q&A and Recap of Day 2 

Day 3: Implementation and Internal Auditing 

 | Day 2 Review and Q&A 

 | ISO 9001 Implementation Roadmap 

  • Steps for Implementing ISO 9001 in an Organization 
  • Key Challenges and Solutions 
  • Integration with Other Standards (e.g., ISO 14001) 

 | Break 

 | Internal Auditing Basics 

  • Introduction to Auditing: What is an Audit? 
  • Types of Audits (Internal, External, Supplier Audits) 
  • Role of an Internal Auditor 
  • Audit Planning and Preparation 

 | Lunch Break 

 | Conducting Internal Audits 

  • Audit Checklist Development 
  • Conducting an Effective Audit 
  • Reporting Audit Findings 
  • Corrective Actions and Follow-Up 

 | Break 

 | Case Study: Practical Internal Audit Exercise 

  • Group Activity: Conducting a Mock Audit 
  • Reporting and Discussion 

 | Certification Process 

  • Certification vs. Compliance 
  • Steps to ISO 9001 Certification 

 | Wrap-Up, Q&A, and Next Steps 

  • Review of Key Learnings 
  • Q&A and Course Evaluation 
  • Certificates Distribution