Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course (Self-Paced Online)
Level
Lead Auditor
Certification
Exemplar Global
Delivery
Self-Paced Online
Duration
32 hours
Content
Video Lessons
Access
Lifetime
This comprehensive self paced online course prepares you to lead occupational health and safety audits against ISO 45001:2018. You will learn to plan and manage an audit programme, lead an audit team, and take certification audits through to a recommendation, using ISO 19011:2026 as your auditing framework.
The course follows a realistic, scenario based case study, so you practise the full audit lifecycle the way it happens in the field: from initiation and Stage 1 through to Stage 2, findings, and reporting. Alongside core auditing technique, it builds the communication and report writing skills that separate a competent auditor from a confident lead auditor.
Key concepts covered
- Occupational health and safety management and the ISO 45001:2018 framework
- Management system standards and how they are audited
- Legislation and regulatory obligations
- Risk and risk based thinking
- Performance evaluation and continual improvement
- Course Overview
- Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
- Clause 4: Context of the Organisation
- Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation
- Clause 6: Planning
- Clause 7: Support
- Clause 8: Operation
- Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
- Clause 10: Improvement
- What is ISO Certification and how does it work?
Becoming a lead auditor in ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011:2026 gives you a real edge in occupational health and safety. This course enables you to:
- Lead audits with confidence and precision, fully aligned to international standards
- Strengthen workplace safety and measurably reduce risks and incidents
- Improve business performance by building a culture of compliance and continual improvement
- Open new career opportunities with a globally recognised certification
Why learning online works for you
- Learn anytime, anywhere. Study on demand, on site or off site, whenever it suits you
- Self paced. Move at your own speed and spend more time on the areas you want to master
- Cost effective. No travel, accommodation, or time away from the office to fund
- Lifetime access. Return to the materials whenever you need them
- Built to stick. Interactive, multi format lessons keep you engaged and improve retention
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Lead an OHS audit team from initiation through to a certification recommendation
- Manage an OHS audit programme using risk based planning and effectiveness metrics
- Plan, conduct, report, and follow up an OHSMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011:2026
- Conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits as part of the initial certification process
- Write Major NC, Minor NC, and OFI statements for OHS findings that are factual and defensible
- Evaluate the adequacy of corrective action using root cause analysis
- Draft a complete lead auditor standard OHS audit report with a certification recommendation
- Audit every clause of ISO 45001:2018 from a lead auditor perspective
Beyond auditing technique, this course explains how ISO certification works, so you understand the system you audit within. You will cover the role of certification bodies and accreditation, the two stage initial certification audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2), how the certification decision is made independently of the audit team, and how certification is maintained through surveillance and recertification.
This course is designed for anyone who needs to conduct external audits of management systems, including:
- Individuals working towards Exemplar Global certification
- Exemplar Global certified auditors and lead auditors in ISO 45001
- Management representatives, engineers, and consultants
- Anyone aiming to become an internal or third party auditor
- Professionals seeking a formal auditing qualification
- Those leading their organisation towards ISO 45001 certification
There are no prerequisites for this course.
A working knowledge of the current version of ISO 45001 is recommended and will help you get the most from the material. If you are new to the standard, you can build this foundation through our ISO 45001:2018 Foundation course.
Some of our courses share the same lessons. If you have already done those lessons in another course with us, you will not have to watch them again. You just do what is new in this course. This happens automatically when you enrol.
This is not the formal Recognition of Prior Learning that exempts you from a qualification, and it does not mean there is nothing left to do. It saves you time, while the units that make up your course remain mandatory to complete.
You will need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. The course works in any modern web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. For the best experience, keep your browser updated to the latest version.
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Reviews
Obed A.
Verified11 Jul 2026
Case studies and real world examples
Maria H.
Verified19 Jul 2026
I found the practicsl case studies and non conformity exercises especially helpful as they improved my ability to write corrective actions. Highly recommend this course
Michael S.
Verified23 Jul 2026
The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course was clear, practical, and very well structured. The case studies, audit planning exercises, NCR writing, and final audit report assignment helped connect the standard’s requirements to real-world auditing. I especially valued the focus on objective evidence, clause alignment, audit conclusions, and the difference between making a certification recommendation and the final certification decision. The templates and examples were also very useful and made the course easy to follow. Overall, it was a highly valuable course that strengthened both my ISO 45001 knowledge and my confidence as an auditor.
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Asif K.
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Australia · Aug 2026
Presentation, knowledge shared and topics explanations from Mr. Dilawar.
Mark S.
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
Australia · Aug 2026
Great well paced course. I enjoyed the relaxed nature of the video lessons. The best but most confronting was the practice activities for assessment. Great way to learn.
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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Saudi Arabia · Aug 2026
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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Saudi Arabia · July 2026
Mr Dilawar Laghari, is a very well knowledge teacher, the course was very thorough, the ways of assessment felt smart and reasonable and well put, all of the content is really well put together, and the price compared to the value is insane, i would advise anyone interested to get the course without second guessing
Michael S.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
United States · July 2026
Excellent course with clear explanations, practical examples, and realistic audit scenarios. The quizzes and case studies reinforced the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and helped build confidence in applying them during real audits. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to strengthen their auditing knowledge or prepare for lead auditor certification.
Muhammad H.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Australia · July 2026
Nicely structured course. The videos are engaging and provides good understanding.
Michael S.
ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor
United States · July 2026
Excellent course with clear explanations, practical examples, and strong case-study assignments. The quizzes and templates reinforced how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an ISO 14001 audit in a realistic way. I especially appreciated the focus on objective evidence, clause interpretation, grading nonconformities, and making defensible certification recommendations. The course was well structured, challenging, and highly relevant to real-world lead auditing.
Michael S.
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
United States · July 2026
The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course was clear, practical, and very well structured. The case studies, audit planning exercises, NCR writing, and final audit report assignment helped connect the standard’s requirements to real-world auditing. I especially valued the focus on objective evidence, clause alignment, audit conclusions, and the difference between making a certification recommendation and the final certification decision. The templates and examples were also very useful and made the course easy to follow. Overall, it was a highly valuable course that strengthened both my ISO 45001 knowledge and my confidence as an auditor.
Maria H.
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Australia · July 2026
I found the practicsl case studies and non conformity exercises especially helpful as they improved my ability to write corrective actions. Highly recommend this course
Obed A.
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Ghana · July 2026
Case studies and real world examples
Michael N.
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Australia · July 2026
Easy to navigate and great content. Overall a seamless experience.
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