ISO 55001 Lead Auditor – Asset Management System

The ISO 55001 Lead Auditor training course will equip you with the necessary skills to audit asset management systems (AMS) based on audit principles and practices. It will provide you with the knowledge and expertise required on how to plan and conduct effective AMS audits, evaluating whether the AMS is effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with the organization’s strategic asset management objectives. 

Why Should You Attend?

Organizations worldwide increasingly seek qualified auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of asset management practices implemented within an ISO 55001-based AMS. This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, and manage audits in accordance with ISO 19011 (auditing guidelines for management systems) and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (requirements for certification processes).

Through engaging discussions, hands-on exercises, and interactive learning, you will gain a thorough understanding of AMS auditing practices while strengthening your core auditing competencies.

After completing the course, you will have the opportunity to sit for the certification exam. Successful candidates will be awarded the internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 55001 Lead Auditor” credential—demonstrating your expertise in auditing organizations for compliance with ISO 55001 requirements.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Auditors seeking to conduct and lead AMS audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the AMS audit process
• Inidividuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the AMS requirements in an organization
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an AMS audit
• Expert advisors in asset management

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an asset management system (AMS) based on ISO 55001
2. Interpret the ISO 55001 requirements for an AMS from the perspective of an auditor
3. Evaluate the AMS conformity to ISO 55001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
4. Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 55001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices in auditing
5. Manage an ISO 55001 audit program

Educational Approach

• PECB recommends scheduling two short breaks (15 minutes), and a lunch break (one hour) per training day. The time of the breaks can be adjusted accordingly. 
• Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
• The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.

PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.

Prerequisites 

Participants who attend this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of asset management concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of AMS audit principles.

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to the asset management system (AMS) and ISO 55001
• Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
• Day 3: On-site audit activities
• Day 4: Closing of the audit
• Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB ISO 55001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

General Information

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants will receive more than 450 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received. This is because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.

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