ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation

Why should you attend?

ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic components to implement and manage a Laboratory Management System (LMS) as specified in ISO/IEC 17025. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a LMS, including LMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the  ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation credential. A  Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.

Who should attend?

  • Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories Management
  • Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Laboratory Management Systems (LMS)
  • Individuals interested to pursue a career in Laboratory Management

Learning objectives

  • Understand the components and operations of a Laboratory Management System (LMS) Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of a LMS

Educational approach

  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
  • Practical exercises include examples and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

None

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Laboratory Management System (LMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 17025

Day 2: Laboratory Management System requirements and Certification Exam

Examination

The  ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation exam fully meets the requirements of the  Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)

Domain 2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation Certification 

General Information

  • Certification fees are included on the exam price
  • Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
  • A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free