Assess educational organization management systems and lead ISO 21001 audits.
This advanced auditing course develops the knowledge needed to assess an educational organization management system against ISO 21001. It covers audit preparation, evidence collection, on-site activities, reporting, closing and follow-up, together with audit-team and audit-program management under recognized audit principles.
Course at a glance
- Provider and awarding body: PECB.
- Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
- Language: English.
- Level: Lead Auditor.
- Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.
What this course includes
- More than 450 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
- The first examination attempt and one free retake.
- The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
- A course-completion attestation worth 31 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.
What you will learn
After completing the course, the learner should be able to:
- interpret ISO 21001 requirements from an auditor's perspective;
- plan and initiate an EOMS audit;
- conduct and document audit activities and findings;
- close and follow up an audit and support audit-program management.
Who this course is for
- Auditors preparing to perform or lead EOMS certification audits.
- Managers and consultants responsible for ISO 21001 audit processes.
- People responsible for maintaining conformity with EOMS requirements.
- Educational management experts and advisers preparing organizations for audit.
Prerequisites: PECB expects a fundamental understanding of ISO 21001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course outline
- Introduction to Management Systems for Educational Organizations (EOMS) and ISO 21001
- Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
- On-site audit activities
- Closing the audit
- Certification Exam
Exam and credential pathway
The exam addresses EOMS principles and requirements, audit concepts, audit preparation and conduct, closing an audit and managing an ISO 21001 audit programme.
Passing the examination enables an application to the applicable PECB ISO 21001 Auditor designation. Higher designations require the specified professional and EOMS audit experience, in addition to application and ethics requirements.
Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.
For official course details, see the PECB ISO 21001 Lead Auditor page.
Access and activation
The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.
Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.
Continue your learning path
Explore ISO 21001 — Educational management courses to see the available options.
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