Course overview
ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation. It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for quality managers, auditors, engineers and process owners with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–16 Apr 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 May 2027 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Oct 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Jan 2028 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Apr 2028 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jun 2028 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2029 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Aug 2029 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jun 2030 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jul 2030 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Aug 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |