Laboratory Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) Internal Auditor Training (CIMS)

This course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of the auditable clauses of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It includes an overview of the laboratory accreditation process and an in-depth explanation of all standard clauses. Additionally, the course thoroughly covers the audit process for this standard.

Key aspects of the laboratory accreditation process are explained in detail, including intermediate checks, metrological traceability, method validation, measurement uncertainty, decision rules, root cause analysis, and risk and opportunity assessment. Specific guidance is given for preparing system documents such as quality manuals and system procedures. The course also elaborates on various important requirements of accreditation agencies.

To aid learning, several quizzes are included to help participants assess their understanding of the topics covered. The course provides valuable materials that can be applied to internal audits and enhance technical knowledge. It is highly interactive, encouraging participants to ask questions and share experiences gained through regular audits and industry work. The course features a series of lectures combined with individual and group exercises to facilitate better learning.

This course will enable you to:

• Explain the understanding on laboratory practices and basic requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, process-based Laboratory Management System (LMS) model for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the role of internal audits in maintaining and improving an LMS, with reference to the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
• Describe the role and responsibilities of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on internal LMS audits, in accordance with the principles outlined in ISO 19011, where appropriate.
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an LMS audit to determine conformity with ISO/IEC 17025, following the principles of ISO 19011 as applicable.

Who this course is for:

• Recent college graduates seeking a career in testing or calibration laboratories
• Current professionals working in testing and calibration laboratories.
• Top management and section leaders in testing and calibration laboratories.
• Quality managers in testing or calibration laboratories.
• Consultants specializing in laboratory accreditation.

Certified Study Resources

Module 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Module 2: Understanding and Implementing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Requirements

• Clause 4 and Clause 5: General and Structural Requirements
• Clause 6: Resource Requirements
• Clause 7: Process Requirements
• Clause 8: Management System Requirements

Module 3: Laboratory QMS Documentation Requirements and SOP Preparation Guidelines

Module 4: QMS Audit Guidelines (ISO 19011-2018)

Module 5: Guidelines for Reviewing the Adequacy of Laboratory Quality Manuals

Module 6: Conducting Audits, Reporting Non-Conformities, Implementing Corrective Actions, and Follow-Up

Module 7: Specific Requirements of the Accreditation Agency

Module 8: Case Study

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 4 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Laboratory Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) Internal Auditor by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ), IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

The participants of this programme have prospective career opportunities in food testing, laboratory management, research, teaching, production, record keeping, technical writing and related activities. They can also work as food laboratory scientists in labs & research institutions, Quality control departments in food companies and onsite labs in food companies. Those who are already working in these areas will be benefitted by the programme in terms of career enhancement and growth within the organisation or at the time of switching their organisations.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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