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Qualsys Cert No. 1857 - ISO 9001
We recently interviewed Colin Partington, an expert on ISO9001 and quality in general, and he advised organisations to use ISO9001 as a business improvement tool not just a 'tick in a box'.
Training courses by organisations like CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) are a great way to kick-start the process. If you are interested, or in the process of becoming ISO9001 certified then its definitely worth a look.
This course offers an introduction to the structure and requirements of the ISO9001, also on offer is the chance to gain practical knowledge on the implementation of a quality management system and the chance to gain ISO9001 certification.
CQI offer a 2 day courses from:
• 30-31st July 2012
• 26-27th September 2012
• 5-6th December 2012-07-2
Venue:
MWB Knightsbridge
14 Basil Street
London
SW3 1AJ
For a CQI member a place on the course will cost £495.00. However the course is also open to non members but at the higher price of £594.00.
The course is aimed at: company staff or managers seeking to understand and implement the ISO9001 with a view to implementing an effective Quality Management System.
The course will cover:
- The ISO9000 series of standards and their structure.
- The requirements of the ISO9001.
- Budgetary requirements placed on an organisation when implementing ISO9001.
- Developing a QMS framework.
- Alternative methods of document description and processes.
- An insight into online QMS.
- Process and Performance measures e.g. internal quality audit programmes.
- Preparation for achieving ISO9001.
The course is fully interactive offering tutorials, practical skills development exercises, group work activities.
The desired result:
- On completion an employee will be able to relate ISO9001 to his or her own organisation.
- Have the confidence to implement an ISO9001 programme.
- Understand the objectives and benefits of an effective QMS.
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Please get in touch if you are running events or training courses and would like us to review them.
Watch Colin Partington talk to Qualsys about the impact of ISO9001
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