ISO 13053 Six Sigma Methodology Lead Auditor

ISO 13053 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to audit Six Sigma processes by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage a Six Sigma audit, audit team, and enhance customer satisfaction and process improvement.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 13053 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Should Attend this Training?

• Auditors involved in the assessment of organizations process improvement techniques
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the audit of Six Sigma processes or projects
• Individuals responsible for integrating Six Sigma recommendations within an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Six Sigma audit

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Six Sigma and ISO 13053

• Course objective and structure
• Standard and regulatory framework
• ISO 13053 Audit
• Quantitative methods in process improvement Six Sigma

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Audit approach based on evidence and risk
• Initiating the audit
• Stage 1 Audit
• Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
• Stage 2 Audit (Part 1)

Day 3: On-site audit activities

• Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans
• Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports

Day 4: Closing the audit

• Documentation of the audit and its review
• Closing the audit
• Evaluating action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit program
• Competence and evaluation of auditors
• Closing the training

Day 5: Certification Exam

Examination & Certification

The "PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Six Sigma

Domain 2: Six Sigma Processes

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 13053 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 13053 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 13053 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 13053 audit program

Certification

A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential.

Certification fees are included in the exam price.General Information 

• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.