Course Highlights

Master the International Standard to Establish, Implement, and Audit a World-Class Laboratory Management System


The credibility of your laboratorys results is your most valuable asset. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the globally recognized benchmark that specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories. This intensive course provides a comprehensive deep-dive into the standards clauses, along with the critical skills to plan and perform effective internal audits, ensuring your laboratory not only achieves but maintains compliance and continuous improvement.


What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Interpret all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 with a clear understanding of their application in a laboratory context.

  • Develop and implement a robust Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) that fulfills both management and technical requirements.

  • Ensure the validity of results by managing factors affecting measurement uncertainty, equipment, and personnel competence.

  • Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits specific to a laboratory environment.

  • Identify and address non-conformities to drive systematic improvement.

  • Prepare your laboratory for a successful accreditation assessment.


Course Curriculum

The course is structured into detailed modules for complete mastery:

  • Module 1: Foundation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017: Scope, Normative References, and Terms & Definitions

  • Module 2: Management Requirements: Impartiality, Confidentiality, and the QMS Structure

  • Module 3: Resource Requirements: Personnel, Facilities, Equipment, and Metrological Traceability

  • Module 4: Process Requirements: Review of Requests, Method Selection, Sampling, and Handling of Test/Calibration Items

  • Module 5: Technical Records, Evaluation, and Management System Requirements

  • Module 6: Internal Auditing for Laboratories: Principles, Planning, and Execution


Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for professionals involved in the management, operation, and quality assurance of laboratories, including:

  • Laboratory Managers, Quality Managers, and Technical Managers

  • Testing and Calibration Engineers and Technicians

  • Internal Auditors and Aspiring Lead Assessors

  • Quality Assurance and Compliance Personnel

  • Consultants preparing laboratories for accreditation


Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of testing or calibration laboratory operations is highly recommended.


Course Features & Included Materials

  • In-Depth eLearning: Complete 12 hours of detailed, clause-by-clause instruction and audit training.

  • Practical Exercises: Participate in workshops on document review, audit scenario analysis, and writing non-conformity reports.

  • Comprehensive Toolkit: Access downloadable checklists, audit plans, and gap analysis templates.

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from experienced instructors with direct accreditation and auditing expertise.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.


Enroll Today and Lead Your Laboratory to International Recognition and Excellence!

Invest twelve hours to become the expert your laboratory needs. Gain the confidence to build a compliant QMS, conduct rigorous internal audits, and demonstrate unwavering technical competence to your clients and accreditors.


For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376