Become a ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Learn to audit proactively and improve workplace health & safety with QMII’s Exemplar Global-certified ISO 45001 training – delivered virtually or onsite.
Receive post-course support and join a thriving alumni network of systems thinkers and lead auditors with QMII’s industry leading “Alumni for Life” program.
Why ISO 45001 Auditor Training Matters
ISO 45001:2018 defines requirements for an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S MS) that replaces standards like BS OHSAS 18001 while aligning with ISO’s High Level Structure (Annex SL). With rising regulatory scrutiny and organizational risks, QMII’s training helps U.S. professionals build systems that manage OH&S risks, enhance worker safety, and embed safety culture in everyday operations.
What Makes QMII’s ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course Different
- Certified by Exemplar Global, with exam and full course materials included.
- Small class sizes for high student-to-instructor interaction.
- Competency-based structure: modular tests + workshops, not just a final exam.
- Regularly updated material reflecting current best practices.
- Flexible scheduling, multiple locations & virtual options.
Who Should Attend ISO 45001 Auditor Training?
ISO 45001 Auditor Training is suitable for:
- Safety, health & environment (HSE) managers and practitioners.
- Internal auditors seeking OH&S audit competence.
- Lead auditors aiming to conduct external certification audits.
- Top management wants to integrate OH&S risks and legal compliance.
- Professionals responsible for compliance, employee safety and regulatory obligations.
What You’ll Learn in Our AQMS Auditor Training
- Understanding the clauses & structure of ISO 45001:2018, including Annex SL alignment.
- How to identify hazards, assess risks & opportunities, and ensure legal requirements are met.
- Conduct internal, external, or third-party OH&S audits effectively.
- Techniques for objective evidence collection, interviewing, reporting nonconformities.
- How to use audits to drive continual improvement in health & safety performance.
- Improved awareness of workforce participation and safety culture integration.
Certification & Format
Duration & Format
- 4-day Lead Auditor training, with exam and materials included.
- Offered onsite or virtual, instructor-led.
- Upon passing, you receive certification/qualification recognized via Exemplar Global.
- The course schedule accommodates flexible timings & multiple U.S. locations.
Certification & Recognition
Participants who complete all modules and exams successfully receive an Exemplar Global recognized Certificate of Attainment for the following QMII units:
- 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- AUDITOR – Management Systems Auditing
- TEAMLEAD – Leading Management System Audit Teams
This course is recognized by Exemplar Global as meeting the training requirements for ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification. These credentials can also be used toward future certifications like ISO 14001 Lead Auditor and other management system standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants should have a basic understanding of management systems. Prior internal auditor training is beneficial.
The course is a 5-day instructor-led program, delivered onsite or virtually.
Yes. Successful completion leads to eligibility for Exemplar Global certification as a Lead Auditor.
The exam covers ISO 45001 requirements, audit principles, planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
Yes. This course prepares you to plan, lead, and report on third-party OH&S management system audits.