IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course

Join our educational journey to elevate your expertise as an IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and advance your career.

What will you gain with this training?

Core Competencies of IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training

  • Lead auditor certification skills: First and foremost, you will learn how to plan, conduct, and report on IATF 16949 audits effectively. By doing so, you will demonstrate clear competence in auditing principles and techniques specific to the automotive industry.

  • Deep understanding of IATF 16949: In addition to technical skills, you will master the core requirements and principles of the standard. Specifically, this includes customer-focused quality, leadership, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement within the automotive context.

  • Audit planning and risk management: Furthermore, the course provides the tools needed to manage audit scope and plan activities. As a result, you will be able to identify and assess audit risks while preparing comprehensive checklists tailored to IATF 16949 requirements.

  • Real-world experience: Finally, you will participate in practical exercises and case studies. This approach ensures that you can confidently apply IATF 16949 auditing techniques in real-world scenarios.

Now, it’s time to explore our IATF 16949 capabilities and discover how our expertise can benefit your team specifically.

Who should attend?

  • Quality Managers: Primarily, this is for quality managers and engineers responsible for maintaining the IATF 16949 system. Additionally, it benefits professionals across the automotive supply chain.

  • Internal Auditors: In particular, this suits individuals who are new to auditing. Moreover, it is ideal for those needing to refresh their automotive industry skills.

  • Compliance Officers: Similarly, compliance officers can use this to strengthen auditing processes. Consequently, this ensures they maintain strict regulatory compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.

  • Consultants: Furthermore, consultants can expand their expertise in auditing. As a result, they can offer specialized lead auditor services to automotive clients.

Here you will fing more about IATF 16949.

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training Course

Level: Auditing

Duration: 5 days

Available: Online Training, On-Site Training

From £1990 + VAT
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Do you expect boring training with lots of talking?

No way! We have games and funny sketchnotes.

No more boring lectures! This IATF 16949 Lead Auditor training is interactive and engaging, featuring:

  • Clear and concise explanations: We’ll simplify IATF 16949 requirements and auditing procedures using real-world examples.
  • Hands-on exercises: Practice planning and conducting IATF 16949 audits, gaining practical experience for your role as a lead auditor.
  • Q&A sessions: Ask questions and get expert insights from experienced trainers who have real-world auditing expertise.

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of IATF 16949 and how to audit quality management systems effectively.
  • Lead audits that ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
  • Manage audit teams, create audit reports, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Don’t miss this chance to become a certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor and elevate your auditing skills!

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You Will Learn

  • Plan, conduct, and report: First, you will learn to plan and conduct IATF 16949 audits. Furthermore, you will report findings following international automotive best practices.

  • Interpret requirements: Additionally, you must interpret IATF 16949 requirements accurately. Doing so ensures your quality management systems remain compliant within the automotive context.

  • Identify and assess risks: Moreover, you will identify and assess risks during the auditing process. Specifically, this includes evaluating challenges unique to the automotive supply chain.

  • Lead and improve: Finally, you will learn to lead audit teams effectively. As a result, you can provide recommendations for continuous quality management improvements.

You Will Practice

  • Planning the audit: Initially, you will plan an IATF 16949 audit using a case study. This exercise involves a detailed, real-life business scenario for practical learning.

  • Evaluating effectiveness: Next, you will conduct a simulated audit. Specifically, you will evaluate the effectiveness of a company’s quality management system.

  • Managing non-conformities: Subsequently, you will identify non-conformities through hands-on exercises. Furthermore, you will learn to provide effective corrective actions for these issues.

  • Reporting results: Finally, you will create a comprehensive audit report. In addition, you will offer strategic improvement suggestions based on your findings.

You Will Have Fun

  • Playing educational games
  • Using our amusing skechnotes
  • Completing interactive tasks

Can this training get any better?

Yes! Now your jaw will drop.

FREE POST-TRAINIG SUPPORT

Not sure how to apply what you learned? Don't sweat it! To ensure your success, you can enjoy FREE support and consultation for up to 3 months. In other words, we’ve got your back as you work to crush your goals. Furthermore, this dedicated support period means you’ll never have to tackle complex challenges alone.

FREE RESOURCES

Level up your game with exclusive access to our treasure trove of resources! As soon as you finish the training, you will unlock a world of workbooks, case studies, templates, and ebooks. In fact, it’s like having a permanent cheat sheet to success! Furthermore, these tools are designed to help you use your new skills immediately. As a result, you’ll be able to move from learning to high-impact action without any guesswork.

REWARDS FOR QUIZ WHIZ!

Ready to flex your brain? To get started, you can take on our challenges and win awesome prizes. By doing so, you will level up your knowledge while at the same time climbing the leaderboard. Moreover, the competition doesn’t end there; specifically, our top scorers receive exclusive rewards as a tribute to their expertise. Ultimately, every challenge you complete brings you one step closer to the top of the pack!

Date, Language, Location

Your Training, Your Way

Date Language Location
26 – 30 January 2026 English Online
02 – 06 February 2026 English Birmingham, UK
02 – 06 March 2026 Polish Online
09 – 13 March 2026 Polish Cracow, Poland
18 – 22 May 2026 Polish Online
01 – 05 June 2026 English Online

£1,990.00

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