What is ISO/IEC 17025:2005?
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
Who does ISO/IEC 17025:2005 apply to?
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities. When a laboratory does not undertake one or more of the activities covered by ISO/IEC 17025:2005, such as sampling and the design/development of new methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.
This ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor Training course uses hands on, exercise-based approach to effectively develop and support the necessary competencies required of a lead assessor. The course was revised in response to the change of focus to competence within laboratory-related accreditation standards and is based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17011 requirements.
This Lead Assessor Training course is designed to develop the required knowledge and skills by incorporating small group exercises, course work, and case studies for hands-on learning, allowing attendees to demonstrate their competencies in the classroom, as well as on a comprehensive final examination.
Additionally, this course provides an in depth understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, with a focus on how these requirements are applicable in the operations of laboratories and how the requirements are assessed by a lead assessor.
Participants who successfully complete this training course will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, required competencies of a lead assessor and the ability to lead ISO/IEC 17025 assessment teams.
This class is being taught by ANAB. Participants who successfully complete this training course will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, required competencies of a lead assessor and the ability to lead ISO/IEC 17025 assessment teams.
The 5-day ISO 17025 Lead Assessor training course is designed to further develop your understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and help you understand how to plan and lead an ISO/IEC 17025 assessment. Attendees will gain an understanding of uncertainty, traceability, and PT/ILC and how they are assessed. This course will prepare you to meet technical demands of the assessor while providing practical exercises to aid comprehension. Attending an ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor training course is just one of the necessary steps in becoming a contract assessor for an Accreditation Body.
This course is for laboratory managers, laboratory technicians and laboratory technical staff, prospective assessors and consultants, and auditors of all types who want to learn better laboratory audit practices and an appreciation for the technical demands of ISO/IEC 17025. This course is perfect for those who would like to become an assessor for an ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation Body.
ISO/IEC 17025 training course prepares the internal auditor to clearly understand technical issues relating to an audit. Attendees of Auditing to ISO/IEC 17025 training course will learn how to coordinate a quality management system audit to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and collect audit evidence and document observations, including techniques for effective questioning and listening.
This course is perfect for laboratory managers, technical staff, and consultants and auditors of all types who want or need to learn better audit practices.
This class is being taught by ANAB.
People who are looking for a course that will provide the skills necessary to successfully implement ISO 17025. Project managers who are looking for an in-depth, start to finish understanding, of how to manage a successful project. Project managers and members of an ISO 17025 implementation team who want to know the specific steps to undertake to assure a successful project. Members of ISO 17025 project teams who want to gain critical knowledge to move their organization toward cost effective solutions. ISO Project Managers who want to use the latest project management techniques to effectively manage their project.
Personnel who attend our training will leave with:
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This course is designed for participants who need to implement ISO 17025 within their organization. Participants will understand the requirements and the implications for their organization and will acquire tools that will help them:
- Fully understand and successfully interpret the ISO 17025 requirements
- Achieve the benefits that are inherent within the ISO 17025 requirements
- Proceed with their project in a timely, cost effective manner
- Understand the obligations directed or implied within the ISO 17025 requirements
- Create a communication plan for your organization, management and executives
- Develop a project plan including timeline and assigned responsibility for specific tasks
The agenda and course content described below has been created by Quality Management and Educational experts with the goal of making your project a success. This is a hands on ISO 17025 training that each student will walk away from with “deliverables” that are intended to jump start your ISO 17025 project.
This course can be customized to meet the unique implementation needs of your organization.
- Background and Introduction
- The contents of ISO 17025
- Activity #1 Implications of the Requirements
- Discussion of Activity #1
- Strategies for Making the Requirements Work for Your Organization
- Project Management
- Gap Analysis Activity #2
- Student Activity #3 Identifying and Communicating Anticipated Benefits
- Student Activity #4 Differences in Approach to be Communicated
- Student Activity #5 Anticipated Involvement (Scope of Work)
- Student Activity #6 First Steps in Initiating the Project
- Student Activity #7 Responsibilities within the Project
- Student Activity #8 Reporting and controlling project results
- Student Activity #9 Identification of Business Factors
- Student Activity #10 Driving and Restraining Forces
- Student Activity #11 Skills Acquisition Planning
- Student Activity #12 Anticipated Resources
- Student Activity #13 Budget and Deadlines
- Student Activity #14 Building a Project Plan and Timeline
- Selecting a Certification Body
- Project Notes
As a member of your ISO 17025 project team, you gain critical knowledge to move your company ahead in today’s competitive marketplace. ISO Management Representatives will gain the credibility and prestige to effectively interact with certification bodies, customers, and suppliers.
December 4, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM MST | 2:00-3:00 PM EST
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