Course Description

This ISO 41001:2018 lead auditor training course teaches the fundamental auditing principles and practices, in conformance with national and international accepted norms and regulations relating to facilities management system (FMS) requirements. 

By attending this course, you will gain the necessary auditing skills through activity-based learning and practical auditing experience with coaching, group workshops and open forum discussions. Experienced BSI tutors will guide you through the entire audit process; from initiation to conducting follow-up. 

Successful completion of this training course by passing the examination and skills assessment, will demonstrate knowledge and basic skills to undertake and lead a management systems audit.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Identify the aims and benefits of an ISO 41001 audit
• Interpret ISO 41001 requirements for audit application
• Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
• Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management
• Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use

Build stakeholder confidence by managing processes in line with the latest requirements

Who should attend?

Anyone with the need to audit an organization’s FMS.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn knowledge to:

• Explain the purpose of; a facility management system (FMS), FMS standards, management system audit, third-party certification
• Describe the business benefits of improved performance of the FMS
• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a facility management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as appropriate

• You’ll learn skills to:

  Plan, conduct, report and follow-up an audit of a facility management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 41001, and in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 where appropriate

Course Materials

Soft Copy: You will receive an email prior to the course with instructions on how to access the online Student Handbook, which can be viewed, downloaded or printed.

NOTE: Copies of the standards are not included in the class fee.

Course Logistics

If your class is Live Online:

• Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.
• Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.
• ALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

If your class is In-person :

• You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class.

*Session lengths could vary depending on amount of class discussion.

Prerequisites

Delegates are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

1. a) Management systems

• The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
• The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and improvement

1. b) Facility management

• Integration of multiple disciplines in order to have an influence on the efficiency and productivity of economies of societies, communities and organizations
• The manner in which individuals interact with the built environment
• Affects the health, well-being and quality of life of much of the world’s societies and population through the services it manages and delivers

1. c) ISO 41001

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 41001 and the commonly used facility management terms and definitions

What Will I Gain

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

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