ISO training in Nigeria
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Plan, conduct, report and follow up ISO 45001:2018 OH&S management system audits. Exemplar Global accredited training.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor at a glance
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor is a 5 day ISO Lead Auditor course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦350,000 per participant. Participants receive an Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate, and the course is Exemplar Global accredited training. The next public class starts on 6 Nov 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. Participants will learn how to plan, conduct, report and follow up on effective OH&S management system audits.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
- OH&S management principles
- ISO 45001 structure
- Context of the organisation
- Leadership and worker participation
- OH&S risks and opportunities
Day 2: ISO 45001 Requirements
- Planning and support
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Operational planning and control
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Performance evaluation and improvement
Day 3: Audit Principles & Preparation
- Audit principles
- Audit programme and planning
- Audit objectives, scope and criteria
- Audit documentation and checklists
- Preparing for the audit
Day 4: Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting
- Interviews and evidence gathering
- Audit sampling and verification
- Identifying audit findings
- Managing audit challenges
Day 5: Reporting & Follow up
- Nonconformities and audit findings
- Audit reporting
- Closing meeting
- Corrective action follow up
- Practical audit exercise and assessment
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the requirements of ISO 45001:2018
- 2Understand OH&S management system principles
- 3Plan and prepare for an ISO 45001 audit
- 4Conduct effective audit interviews and evidence gathering
- 5Identify nonconformities and audit findings
- 6Prepare audit reports and follow up corrective actions
Who Should Attend
- HSE professionals
- OH&S practitioners
- Internal auditors
- Engineers and technical professionals
- Management system consultants
- Compliance professionals
- Managers and supervisors
- Professionals involved in ISO certification
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Exemplar Global recognised Lead Auditor certificate
- Accreditation
- Exemplar Global Accredited Training
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with audit simulations, role plays and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-11-06
Course Benefits
- Exemplar Global accredited lead auditor training
- Audit competence specific to occupational health and safety
- Practical exercises grounded in real workplace risk
- A recognised certificate for safety careers
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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