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Auditing Fundamentals I

Course ID AF1JPR
Format E-Learning

This Auditing Fundamentals course helps you identify the steps needed to prepare, perform, report, and follow up on an audit. You’ll determine methods to analyze and classify nonconformities and verify corrective action of audit findings.

ISO 19011 audit standard changes that influence the CQA BOK are included as well as auditing process-based systems. The Auditing Fundamentals I course consists of a series of lessons, illustrations, diagrams, examples, supplemental handout information, interactive exercises, and quizzes. A desk reference that covers all lessons and the QualityWBT Glossary are included in the class as PDF files. The course covers Part II (audit process) of the ASQ Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge (BOK).

Auditing basics are discussed further in Auditing Fundamentals II and III.

Access to this course is for 90 days from the date of purchase.

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Course Data

  • CEU Hours: 0.8
  • Length: 8 Hours
  • ASQ RU: 0.8
  • Provider: Quality WBT
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Course Overview

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the steps needed to prepare for an audit.
  • Use general audit terminology.
  • Identify types of data used as evidence.
  • Conduct the steps for performing an audit.
  • Use working papers such as checklists .
  • Determine when a practice or situation represents a nonconformance or finding.
  • Determine methods to analyze and classify nonconformities or findings.
  • Report results of an audit.
  • Verify corrective action of audit findings.
  • Close out audit findings.
  • Demonstrate linkages between reporting and follow-up to ensure there was action.
  • Integrate process auditing practices and auditing process-based management systems into auditing conventions.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone preparing for, performing, or following up on an audit; and those who wish to familiarize themselves with the auditing process from either the auditor or auditee perspective.
Outline
  1. Overview of an Audit
  2. Audit Initiation, Purpose, Scope, and Resources Required
    1. Audit Preparation and Planning
    2. Defining the Audit
  3. Authority, Standards, Understanding and Communicating
    1. Sources  of Authority
    2. Identify Requirments
    3. Flowcharting Processes
  4. Evaluate Documents, Prepare Checklists, Determine Audit Strategy
    1. Meeting Quality System Requirements
    2. Prepare Working Papers
  5. Opening Meetings, Briefings, and Working Papers
    1.  Auditor Responsibility
    2. Method and Techniques
  6. Data Analysis
    1. Collection Plan
    2. Document and Record Examination
    3. Techniques for Controls without Written Procedures
  7. Audit Analysis
    1. Classification of Observations
    2. Audit Conclusions
  8. Exit Meeting
    1. Team Member Roles
    2. Setting Agendas
  9. Audit Reporting
    1. Definition of Terms
    2. Report Format
    3. Confidentiality Issues
  10. Audit Follow Up and Closure
    1. Corrective Action and Preventitive Action Process
    2. Review Criteria
    3. Verification Methods
Details

Format

This is a self-paced course that can be started at any time. You have 90 days to complete the course. The course is 8 hours long and is worth .80 CEU hours or .80 ASQ RU’s.

Materials Provided

  • Desk Reference
  • Example checklist
  • Example Audit Schedule
  • Handouts
  • Glossary
System Requirements
Technical Requirements
  • Intel Pentium processor/compatible l800x600 resolution color monitor or higher
  • Minimum 32 MB of RAM recommended
  • Internet connection (28.8 kbps modem acceptable, regular or high speed preferred)
  • A standard browser such as Edge, Google, or Safari
  • Acrobat Reader (plug-in to view class items)
  • Must accept our training center’s cookies (used for class monitoring and progress)
  • Must be able to view HTML5 (a security setting)
  • JavaScript (allowed on most computers)
Refund Policy
We will refund you in full if you cancel your course within 30 calendar days of purchase and if no more than one module, other than the Course Navigation module, in the course has been accessed. If more than one module, other than the Course Navigation module, in the course is accessed, no refund will be provided even within 30 calendar days of purchase.

Enrollment Details

Format: Classroom
Format: E-Learning

Internet-based, self-paced training modules, which may involve combinations of text, visuals, audio, interactive simulations and quizzes (see specific courses for features and tools).  These web-based courses require a computer and Internet access.

AF1JPR Self-Paced English 90 Days List: $209 Member: $188
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