ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor

ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Course

ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

The PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor training course provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct service management system (SMS) audits in accordance with widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective SMS audit. It aims to strengthen your skill set regarding the planning and conducting SMS audits in compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing. 

This training course also provides exercises, quizzes, and practical examples to help you understand the most important aspects of SMS audits. It elaborates, among others, on the practical aspects, such as the interpretation of ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of principles of auditing, the audit methods, the evidence collection and verification, the leading of an audit team, the drafting of nonconformity reports, and the preparation of the final audit report.    

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor” certificate demonstrates your professional capabilities and your ability to audit an SMS based on ISO/IEC 20000-1. 

Who should attend?

The ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

  • Auditors seeking to conduct and lead SMS audits 
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master the SMS audit process 
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements in an organization
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare organizations for an SMS certification audit
  • Expert advisors in service management 

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a service management system (SMS) based on ISO/IEC 20000-1
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements for an SMS from the perspective of an auditor 
  • Evaluate the SMS conformity to ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 20000-1 audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
  • Manage an ISO/IEC 20000-1 audit program

Educational approach

This training course is participant centered and contains:

  • Theories, approaches, and best practices used in service management system audits 
  • Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples 
  • Practical exercises based on a case study and discussions
  • Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
  • Exercises tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam 

Prerequisites

The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 20000-1 requirements and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

More Details

  • Day 1: Introduction to the SMS and the ISO/IEC 20000 family of standards 

    Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

    Day 3: On-site audit activities

    Day 4: Closing of the audit

    Day 5: Certification exam

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a service management system

Domain 2: Service management system requirements

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 20000 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 20000 audit 

Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 20000 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 2000 audit program

  • After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

    The requirements for PECB ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

    CredentialExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceOther requirements
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in IT Service ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in IT Service ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in IT Service ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

    Note: PECB Certified Individuals who possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. 

    To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

    1. Planning an audit
    2. Managing an audit program
    3. Drafting audit reports
    4. Drafting nonconformity reports
    5. Drafting audit work documents
    6. Reviewing documented information
    7. Conducting on-site audit
    8. Following up on nonconformities
    9. Leading an audit team