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Conformity Assessment Training

Develop practical knowledge of accreditation, certification, inspection, and laboratory assessment requirements.

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Standards-focused learning for executives, practitioners, and assessment professionals.

ISO/IEC 17011

Accreditation bodies

Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies.

Executive2h

ISO/IEC 17011 Executive Overview

Executive overview for accreditation body personnel.

Main topics

  • Strategic role and purpose of the standard
  • Governance, impartiality, competence and resource requirements
  • Assessment, decision-making, surveillance and improvement activities

Learning objectives

  • Explain the standard's purpose and operating context
  • Identify governance, competence and impartiality responsibilities
  • Recognize the main controls needed for effective operations
Practitioner4h

ISO/IEC 17011 Staff Essentials

Essential working knowledge for accreditation body staff.

Main topics

  • Core requirements of the standard
  • Competence, assessment planning, evidence and records
  • Decisions, complaints, appeals, surveillance and improvement

Learning objectives

  • Apply the standard's requirements in routine work
  • Plan assessments and evaluate objective evidence
  • Maintain reliable records and support consistent decisions
Assessor24h

ISO/IEC 17011 Assessor Program

In-depth assessor program for accreditation body.

Main topics

  • Advanced assessment methodology and evidence evaluation
  • Risk-based planning, team coordination and complex situations
  • Assessment reporting, recommendations and professional development

Learning objectives

  • Lead assessments against the standard
  • Evaluate complex evidence and competence arrangements
  • Prepare clear findings and actionable recommendations
Lead assessor guiding an assessment team
Advanced program

Lead Assessor Training

Master assessment leadership, team management and strategic program oversight. Designed for senior professionals ready to lead assessment teams.

  1. 01Leadership fundamentals
  2. 02Technical excellence
  3. 03Program management
  4. 04Advanced applications

16 intensive hours · Prerequisite: any 24-hour Assessor Program

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Standard purchase required: participants must obtain an official copy of the relevant ISO/IEC standard, as it is not included in the course materials. Standards are available from your national standards body or directly from ISO.

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