Getting the Lead Auditor certificate from IRCA is every auditor’s dream, as it should be!  This is owing to the organization’s reputation in the management systems industry. IRCA is the leading global professional certification body for audit professionals. Auditors who hold this credential are recognized as qualified and are highly valued and respected for their skills. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to get IRCA ISO Lead Auditor Certificate and its benefits. 

Before we get to discussing how you can get the IRCA lead auditor certificate, let us talk about who you are as a Lead Auditor.

 

Lead Auditor Duties and Responsibilities

The Lead Auditor is a professional who manages a team of Internal Auditors in the performance of management systems audits. I.e ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 45001 OHSMS, and so on. As a lead auditor, you are saddled with the responsibility of helping organizations improve their management systems. You also have the responsibility of ensuring that the organizations you consult for meet the legal requirements of their chosen ISO Standards.

The roles and responsibilities of the lead auditor are critical and must be well assumed to ensure that audit certification and management systems implementation are effective. Your roles and responsibilities among many others include:

• • • Preparing audit plans, managing other auditors, and helping them understand audit objectives
    • Opening and closing an audit meeting, reviewing the audit, and providing accurate audit feedback
    • Meticulously conducting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party management systems audits
    • Working effectively to ensure that organizations stay compliant with ISO legal requirements

 

Benefits of the IRCA Lead Auditor Certificate:

Becoming an IRCA ISO Lead Auditor and getting the IRCA Lead Auditor certificate can fulfill many purposes which include:

• • • Validates your skills, helps organizations trust your competence as an IRCA lead auditor
    • Improves your professional growth and recognition within the organization
    • Provides professional connection and access to new opportunities locally and internationally
    • Increases your professional marketability and earning potential
    • With the IRCA certificate, you can apply for IRCA Auditor Grade Membership

 

How to get IRCA Lead Auditor Certificate:

There are a total number of 13 IRCA Certification Schemes of which the 3 listed below are most popular and in high demand

1. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
2. ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
3. ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System

To get any of these IRCA Lead Auditor certificates, there are certain vital steps that you need to take:

1. Decide on the scheme(s) you would like to get certificated for
2. Find an affordable IRCA Approved Training Partner
3. Enroll and take the IRCA ISO Lead Auditor training course
4. Write and pass the final examination
5. Receive your IRCA Lead Auditor Certificate of Achievement
6. Become a certified IRCA ISO Lead Auditor and begin your auditing career

 

What you should look out for when choosing a training institute:

• • • Accreditation: it is important to be sure that the institute of your choice isn’t just one with a website but one that has been vetted by the CQI IRCA and approved. 3FOLD Training is meeting the requirements of IRCA and has been offered the Approved Training Partner accreditation

• • Affordability: Some accredited training institutes leverage their approval status and use that as a means to offer their courses at a very high cost. 3FOLD on the other hand believes that quality cost less and ascertains that you do not have to break the bank or go bankrupt before you can achieve your goal

• • Flexibility: You also need to consider your availability and the flexibility of the institution’s lead auditor training schedule. 3FOLD IRCA Lead Auditor training courses are conveniently scheduled on weekdays, weekends, and in evening blocks to accommodate working professionals. You have the option of enrolling in whichever batch that is most convenient for you.

 

Reasons why you should get your IRCA Lead Auditor Certificate at 3FOLD

• • • CQI IRCA Approved Training Partner
    • CQI IRCA Approved Training Materials
    • Expert trainers with immense audit experience
    • World-class training resources with video lessons, quizzes, hands-on auditing exercises (learning by doing)
    • Get your certificate within 7 days of course completion
    • Affordability (Value for your money, quality, class, authenticity guaranteed)
    • The immense support of our team during and after the completion of your training
    • CQI IRCA certified course completion certificate

 

3FOLD Training is committed to student growth and career development. There is no better place for you to get your IRCA Lead Auditor Certificate!

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