PECB ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer

ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support laboratories to meet the requirements of the standard by implementing a quality control system based on ISO/IEC 17025. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of an LMS in testing and calibration laboratories in order to produce reliable measurement results and open your laboratory`s doors for accreditation and international recognition.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Laboratory Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO/IEC 17025 in your laboratory.

Who should attend

  • Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master the implementation of a Laboratory Management System
  • Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance with Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation requirements
  • Individuals responsible for supporting the operations of a Testing and Calibration Laboratory
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for Testing and Calibration Laboratories competence assessment

Prerequisites
A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.

Course agenda

DAY 1 | Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 and initiation of a LMS

DAY 2 | Plan the implementation of a LMS

DAY 3 | Implementation of a LMS

DAY 4 | ISMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for accreditation

DAY 5 | Certification Exam

Training material

The participant will receive training materials containing more than 400 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE application. As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive training materials in printed form.

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB 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)
  • DOMAIN 3 | Planning a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
  • DOMAIN 4 | Implementing a management system based on ISO/IEC 17025
  • DOMAIN 5 | Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
  • DOMAIN 6 | Continual improvement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
  • DOMAIN 7 | Preparing for an accreditation

The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 12 essay questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.

Price

The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. The price of the full-time course also includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on teaching days and small refreshments.

Certification

Information about the course

Course Duration: 5 days
Exam:  Yes
Exam Duration:  3 hrs
Retake Exam:  Free

Training dates

Jan 20

On-site
PECB ISO/IEC 17025  – Lead Implementer

CS/EN, Prague
44990 CZK (1800 EUR)
CredentialExamProfessional experienceProject experience
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerNoneNone
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerTwo years: One year of work experience in Laboratory ManagementProject activities: a total of 200 hours
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerFive years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory ManagementProject activities: a total of 300 hours
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead ImplementerPECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerTen years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory ManagementProject activities: a total of 1,000 hours

Training dates

Type Language Starts from Place Price
On-site CS/EN ? 2025-01-20 Prague 44990 CZK 1800 EUR ? Inquiry