While implementing and maintaining a management system, it is critical to acquire actionable knowledge of the standard. It does not matter if you are considering IATF 16949 for the automotive industry, ISO 27001:2013 for information security, ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, or ISO 17025 for lab management, growing the knowledge about the standard requirements is the beginning. Knowing your goals, however, takes forethought.Basics course – To understand the foundation of an ISO standard, start at the beginning. These courses becomes invaluable. You can start the process with a skilled expert to assist. You will still need to understand the basics.
Data protection – With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governing how personal information needs to be protected, you need a point person responsible to meet this regulation.
Internal auditor course – All management systems include a process to perform an audit internal to your organization. An Internal Auditor course prepares the staff to conduct these required tasks. A critical component of an Internal Audit is to find opportunities for improvement. These are called Non-Conformances; learn how to write, document, and find Root Causes.
Lead implementer course – The person responsible for implementing the management system needs more than just a cursory understanding of the requirements. There are courses that focus on the project management aspects of the lead implementer. If you are planning to become a consultant for others, this course is invaluable.
Manufacturing continues to be the dominant driver in the U.S. economy. Many manufacturers are working to develop and maintain a quality