ISO training in Nigeria
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Plan, conduct, report and follow up ISO 9001:2015 quality management system audits. Exemplar Global accredited training.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦350,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor at a glance
ISO 9001:2015 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 3 Nov 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and the skills required to plan, conduct, report and follow up on quality management system audits. Participants will understand the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and how to apply effective auditing techniques in real workplace situations.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 9001:2015
- Quality management principles
- ISO 9001:2015 structure
- Context of the organisation
- Leadership and planning
- Risk based thinking
Day 2: ISO 9001 Requirements
- Support and documented information
- Operational planning and control
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement and corrective action
Day 3: Audit Principles & Preparation
- Principles of auditing
- Audit programme and planning
- Audit objectives, scope and criteria
- Audit checklists
- Preparing for the audit
Day 4: Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting
- Audit interviews and evidence gathering
- Sampling and verification
- Identifying audit findings
- Managing audit challenges
Day 5: Reporting & Follow up
- Audit findings and nonconformities
- 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 9001:2015
- 2Understand the principles of quality management
- 3Plan and prepare for an ISO 9001 audit
- 4Conduct effective audit interviews and investigations
- 5Identify audit findings and nonconformities
- 6Prepare clear audit reports
- 7Follow up and verify corrective actions
Who Should Attend
- Quality professionals
- Internal auditors
- HSE professionals
- Management system consultants
- Compliance professionals
- Engineers and technical 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
- 2026-11-03
Course Benefits
- Exemplar Global accredited lead auditor training
- End to end audit skills from planning to follow up
- Practical audit exercises and simulated assessments
- A recognised certificate for quality 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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