ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
Overview
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer certification is tailored for professionals with an advanced understanding of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and guidelines. This certification is ideal for individuals responsible for implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS). It serves as concrete proof of their expertise in quality management and their capability to successfully implement a QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 standard.
Professionals who achieve this certification can showcase their proficiency in planning, executing, and sustaining a QMS, emphasizing process improvement and customer satisfaction. The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer certification opens doors to enhanced career prospects, industry recognition, and a competitive advantage in the job market.
Prerequisites
To obtain any of the three credentials, candidates must not only pass the exam with a minimum score of 60% but also meet the following listed requirements:
Exam Domains
No. | Domain Title | Domain Definition | Weight |
| Domain 1 | QMS Fundamentals | Be familiar with the basic terminology, concepts, and principles related to quality and a Quality Management System (QMS). | 8.66% |
| Domain 2 | QMS Requirements | Comprehend the core requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and consistently improving a Quality Management System (QMS). | 4.00% |
| Domain 3 | Initiation and Planning | Initiate and plan a Quality Management System (QMS) to determine the resources and processes required for successful implementation and ensure that quality objectives are aligned with the organization’s strategic direction. | 25.33% |
| Domain 4 | QMS Implementation | Implement and operate a Quality Management system (QMS) based on a risk assessment approach to produce deliverables in alignment with quality requirements and objectives, and ensure stakeholders’ involvement and communication throughout the implementation cycle. | 38.66% |
| Domain 5 | QMS Evaluation | Evaluate the Quality Management System (QMS) performance and effectiveness through continuous monitoring, measurement, and analysis against established quality objectives and applicable requirements. | 14.66% |
| Domain 6 | QMS Improvement | Maintain and improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of a Quality Management System (QMS) on a continuous basis by taking corrective and/or preventive actions and monitoring their effectiveness. | 8.66% |
Recertification
The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer certification program has a three-year recertification cycle. To retain certification beyond this period, candidates are required to fulfill specific requirements, including the payment of either an annual maintenance fee (AMF) or a triannual maintenance fee (TMF).
Moreover, a total of 90 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required to be accrued over the three year recertification cycle, with 30 CPE credits recommended for each year. The CPE credits earned are required to be related to the subject matter area of the certificate you hold. For ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, the CPE credits are required to be activities related to the following subject matter areas:
- Management System
- Environment
- Quality
These obligations ensure that certified professionals remain up-to-date and proficient in relevant areas, thereby maintaining the program's high standards of expertise and knowledge retention.
Exam Details
Duration
180 Minutes
Language
- English
Number of Questions
150 Multiple-choice Questions
Passing Score
60 %