Description

ISO/IEC 17029:2019 - Principles and Requirements for Validation and Verification Bodies

Master the International Standard for Competent, Impartial, and Credible Validation and Verification Operations

 

In an era of increasing environmental awareness, regulatory scrutiny, and stakeholder demand for transparency, the credibility of validation and verification statements is paramount. The ISO/IEC 17029:2019 standard is the globally recognized benchmark for the impartiality, competence, and consistent operation of bodies performing validation and verification as conformity assessment activities. This comprehensive course is your definitive guide to understanding, implementing, and auditing management systems for validation and verification bodies, applicable across any sector including environmental, developmental, and financial domains. By focusing on the generic principles and requirements of the standard, along with its crucial relationship with sector-specific programmes like ISO 14065 for environmental information, you will gain the knowledge to establish a robust system, achieve accreditation, and enhance the credibility of your validation and verification services.

 

Actionable takeaways for your Job Role

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

  • Interpret the Full Requirements of ISO/IEC 17029:2019, with a clear, structured understanding of all clauses—from general and structural requirements to resource, process, and management system obligations.
  • Understand the Distinction between Validation and Verification, applying the correct principles to confirm that claims are either plausible for intended future use or truthfully stated.
  • Apply Strengthened Impartiality and Competence Requirements, ensuring the credibility of validation/verification statements through rigorous management of impartiality, confidentiality, and personnel competence.
  • Implement Risk-Based Thinking as a core management principle, identifying and addressing risks and opportunities within validation/verification processes.
  • Plan, Manage, and Execute Validation/Verification Processes, covering pre-engagement, planning, execution, review, and the decision to issue a validation/verification statement.
  • Manage Appeals, Complaints, and Records with structured procedures to ensure fair and transparent operations.
  • Integrate with Sector-Specific Programmes, understanding the relationship between ISO/IEC 17029:2019 and standards such as ISO 14065:2020 for environmental information.
  • Develop and Maintain a Management System for a validation/verification body, including documented information, internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare for Accreditation Assessments with a structured implementation roadmap and comprehensive documentation to satisfy accreditation body expectations (e.g., NABCB).

 

Quality & Excellence Performance Metrics

Post-training, you will drive these quality parameters to ensure operational excellence, in your job-role:

  • Map the organization's validation/verification system against ISO/IEC 17029:2019 requirements.
  • Review and update quality documentation to align with ISO/IEC 17029:2019.
  • Identify and evaluate risks affecting impartiality and independence.
  • Verify validation/verification activities for compliance with the standard.
  • Evaluate competence requirements for validation/verification personnel and identify training needs.
  • Manage pre-engagement, planning, execution, review, and decision processes for V&V activities.
  • Plan and conduct an internal audit based on ISO/IEC 17029:2019
  • Investigate nonconformities using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Present implementation progress and performance indicators during Management Review.
  • Manage appeals and complaints effectively and within defined timelines.
  • Develop an implementation roadmap for ISO/IEC 17029:2019 accreditation or transition.

 

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into digestible modules, designed for optimal learning flow:

  • Module 1: Introduction and Overview: Scope, Publication Date, and the Importance of ISO/IEC 17029:2019
  • Module 2: Structural and Definitional Changes: Updated Terminology, Key Definitions, and the Distinction between Validation and Verification
  • Module 3: General and Structural Requirements: Legal Entity, Impartiality, Liability, Organizational Structure, and Operational Control
  • Module 4: Resource Requirements: Competence of Personnel, Outsourcing, and Management Process for Competence
  • Module 5: Validation/Verification Programme and Process Requirements: Pre-Engagement, Planning, Execution, Review, and Decision
  • Module 6: Information and Management System Requirements: Public Information, Confidentiality, Internal Audits, Management Reviews, Corrective Actions, and Risk-Based Thinking
  • Module 7: Sector-Specific Integration: Relationship with ISO 14065:2020 (Environmental Information) and Other Programmes
  • Module 8: Accreditation Preparation: Practical Steps, Documentation Updates, and Preparation for Accreditation Assessments (e.g., NABCB)

 

Job Roles That Will Benefit

This course is essential for professionals involved in the management, operation, and assessment of validation and verification bodies, including:

  • Validation and Verification Body Managers, Quality Managers, and Technical Managers 
  • Internal Auditors, Assessors, and Quality Assurance Personnel 
  • Validators, Verifiers, and Technical Staff seeking to understand updated requirements 
  • Accreditation Consultants and Professionals supporting validation and verification bodies 
  • Scheme Owners, Regulators, and Government Employees 
  • Regulatory and Compliance Personnel working with validation and verification activities 
  • Organizations seeking accreditation as independent validation/verification bodies 

 

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is highly recommended that participants have a basic understanding of validation, verification, or general conformity assessment processes to maximize their learning from this course .

 

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Comprehensive Standard Coverage: Detailed, clause-by-clause instruction of ISO/IEC 17029:2019, covering all requirements for validation and verification bodies.
  • Interactive Sessions: Engage in practical exercises, real-life case studies, and scenario-based workshops to reinforce understanding.
  • Expert-Led Sessions: Participate in dedicated Q&A sessions with experienced accreditation and validation/verification professionals.
  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Digital Learning Materials, and a copy of ISO/IEC 17029:2019 (For Training Purposes only).
  • Knowledge Evaluation: Gauge your understanding with Pre and Post-training Evaulation.
  • Certificate of Training: 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 Build a World-Class Validation and Verification System!

Ensure the credibility and integrity of your validation and verification statements. Gain the knowledge to establish, implement, and audit a robust system under ISO/IEC 17029:2019. Achieve and maintain accreditation, build stakeholder confidence, and demonstrate your commitment to competent, impartial, and reliable validation and verification services under the internationally recognized standard.

 

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org or call +91 97735 00376