Comprehensive training for laboratory professionals seeking accreditation or improving their quality management systems. Master the global standard for laboratory competence.
ISO/IEC 17025 ensures laboratories can produce valid and reliable results, building trust in laboratory data worldwide.
ISO/IEC 17025 is the global standard for laboratory competence, ensuring that labs are able to produce valid and reliable results. Our training provides an essential foundation for laboratory professionals to master the standard's requirements, prepare for successful accreditation, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
With four distinct training tiers, our curriculum is designed to cater to professionals at every stage of their laboratory career — from newcomers to seasoned assessors.
Ideal for professionals starting with ISO/IEC 17025, providing a solid understanding of the standard's requirements.
Tailored for those who will assess a laboratory's conformance with ISO/IEC 17025 internally.
For individuals tasked with establishing and improving a laboratory's quality management system.
For professionals responsible for overseeing laboratory accreditation processes.
Essential introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory professionals beginning their quality management journey.
Laboratory personnel, quality assurance professionals, and managers new to ISO/IEC 17025 or those looking to deepen their understanding of laboratory management standards.
No prior ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge required, but basic laboratory experience is helpful.
History, structure, and scope of the standard. Understanding the relationship between ISO/IEC 17025 and accreditation bodies.
Principles of quality, management system documentation, and the process approach in laboratory settings.
Calibration, measurement traceability, technical competency, and validation of methods.
Maintaining laboratory documents, quality records, and ensuring document control systems.
Develop the skills necessary to conduct internal audits of laboratory management systems and ensure ongoing compliance.
Quality professionals or laboratory personnel who will be responsible for conducting internal audits within the laboratory or company.
Audit objectives, scope, and principles. Understanding the role of internal auditing in continuous improvement.
Planning audits, conducting audits, reporting findings. Practical exercises in audit techniques.
Identifying and documenting nonconformities, corrective action processes, and follow-up procedures.
Writing audit reports and presenting findings to management. Communication skills for auditors.
Gain the knowledge and skills to implement and improve a laboratory's quality management system according to ISO/IEC 17025.
Laboratory managers, quality assurance professionals, and others responsible for implementing or maintaining a quality management system in the laboratory.
Key principles and approaches to implementing ISO/IEC 17025. Project management for laboratory implementation.
Quality manuals, SOPs, and work instructions. Document control and management systems.
How to implement traceability and calibration requirements. Measurement uncertainty and method validation.
Techniques for evaluating and improving laboratory processes. Performance monitoring and metrics.
Master the skills required to lead laboratory assessments for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation as a qualified lead assessor.
Laboratory professionals responsible for leading accreditation assessments, including external assessors, and internal assessors who want to develop their expertise.
Understanding accreditation bodies, preparing for assessment, and navigating the audit process.
Planning, leading, and evaluating laboratory assessments. Advanced audit techniques and sampling methods.
Assessing laboratory competency, testing methods, and equipment validation. Technical review skills.
Writing detailed reports, closing meetings, and addressing corrective actions. Decision-making for accreditation.
Foundation: Written examination to assess understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 fundamentals.
Internal Auditor: Practical audit exercise and written examination.
Implementer: Case study presentation and written examination.
Lead Assessor: Practical assessment (audit simulation) and written examination.
Accreditation Body: This course is recognized by leading international accreditation bodies.
Qualification: Upon completion, participants receive an ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor Certificate.
Professional Development: All courses provide CPD hours for continuing professional development.
ISO/IEC 17025 requires "Lead Assessors" rather than Lead Auditors, as this pertains to laboratory accreditation, not a certification audit. Lead Assessors are qualified to conduct accreditation assessments for laboratories.
Yes, laboratory experience is a prerequisite for the Lead Assessor course. Typically, at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting is recommended to understand the practical challenges and requirements.
While it is not mandatory, we recommend completing the Foundation course first to gain a solid understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 before moving on to auditing. However, if you have equivalent laboratory experience, you may proceed directly to Internal Auditor training.
This course is recognized by leading international accreditation bodies, and certification is valid for laboratory accreditation purposes. Please contact us for specific accreditation body requirements.
Our virtual training sessions use interactive platforms and include practical exercises, group discussions, and real-time Q&A. While in-person training offers some advantages, our virtual programs maintain the same learning outcomes and assessment standards.
Get in touch with an expert to discuss your laboratory training needs and find the right ISO/IEC 17025 training tier for your team.