
ISO/IEC 17025
Laboratory Management System
ISO 17025
Laboratory Management System
The term IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission which in cooperation with ISO creates the specific system for global standardisation. ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It was established with the aim of offering quality and improving the processes within laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025 has two key clauses; Management Requirements which are associated with the performance and efficiency of the Quality Management System inside the laboratory, and Technical Requirements which focus on the competencies of employees, testing methodology, equipment, and the test and calibration results.

Benefits of Certification
Becoming certified against ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrates your commitment to implement the requirements of this standard. As a certified professional, you will enable laboratories to demonstrate they operate competently, and are able to generate valid results. In addition, you will be able to increase your job opportunities because there are many large laboratory companies which will value your comprehensive knowledge as a professional in this field. As a matter of fact, many organizations have started to offer contracts only to certified professionals and laboratories, as the majority of customers prefer to receive services from certified labs, consequently, enabling you to maximize your earning potential.

By becoming an ISO 17025 certified professional, you will be able to:
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Improve your reputation
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Create new business connections
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Gain competitive advantage
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Increase laboratory effectiveness
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Gain access to more contracts for testing and calibration
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Offer proficiency on improving work processes
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Offer more reliable and efficient lab testing and results
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Achieve customer reliability
Introduction
ISO/IEC 17025 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts of Laboratory Management Systems.
By attending the ISO/IEC 17025 Introduction course, you will understand the importance of Laboratory Management Systems and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.
Target Audience
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Individuals interested in Testing and Calibration Laboratories Management
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Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Laboratory Management Systems
1
day
N/A
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Day 1: Introduction to Laboratory Management System (LMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 17025
7
Learning objectives
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Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used to implement a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
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Understand the basic elements of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes
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Interactions between trainer and participants by means of questions, discussions, and explanations
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
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.
5
day
3
hours
This one-day training course is comprised of the following sections:
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Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
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Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
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Section 3: Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
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Section 4: An overview of ISO 9001 requirements — Clauses 4 to 10
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Section 5: Preparation for the certification audit
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Section 6: Closing of the training course
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Target Audience
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Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories
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Managers or consultants seeking to master the implementation of a Laboratory Management System
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Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance with Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation requirements
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Individuals responsible for supporting the operations of a Testing and Calibration Laboratory
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for Testing and Calibration Laboratories competence assessment
Learning objectives
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Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
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Learn how to interpret the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in the specific context of the laboratory
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Learn how to support a laboratory to perform testing and other operating activities
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Acquire the expertise to advise a laboratory in implementing Laboratory Management System best practices
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of a LMS
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
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Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
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Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Lead Assessor
The ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor training enables you to effectively lead a laboratory towards the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by enhancing your understanding of the laboratory’s quality, administrative and technical operations. This training course will equip you with the necessary skills and expertise to plan and lead an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the assessment techniques and become competent to assess the compliance of laboratories with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
5
day
3
hours
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Day 1: Introduction to Laboratory Management Systems (LMS) and ISO/IEC 17025
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Day 2: Principles, preparation and launching of an assessment
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Day 3: On-site assessment activities
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Day 4: Closing the assessment
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Day 5: Final Exam
7
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
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Understand the operations of testing and calibration laboratories based on ISO/IEC 17025
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Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Understand the assessor’s role in planning, leading, and following-up on assessments and accreditation
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
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This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the accreditation assessment of testing and calibration laboratories
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
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Practice tests are similar to the Final Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and comprehensive knowledge of assessment principles and techniques.
After mastering the necessary concepts related to the requirements of this standard, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Assessor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities to assess the competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories to provide reliable results based on best practices.
Target Audience
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Individuals seeking to perform and lead an accreditation assessment of testing and calibration laboratories
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Managers or consultants seeking to master an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment
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Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
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Technical experts seeking to prepare for a testing, sampling and/or calibration laboratory accreditation assessment
Foundations
ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic components to implement and manage a Laboratory Management System (LMS) as specified in ISO/IEC 17025. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a LMS, including LMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation” certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.
2
day
60
min
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Day 1: Introduction to Laboratory Management System (LMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 17025
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Day 2: Laboratory Management System requirements and Certificate Exam
14
Target Audience
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Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories Management
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Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Laboratory Management Systems (LMS)
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Individuals interested to pursue a career in Laboratory Management
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will:
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Understand the components and operations of a Laboratory Management System (LMS) Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
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Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of a LMS
Educational approach
The training course is participant-centred and contains:
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Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
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Practical exercises include examples and discussions
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Practice tests are similar to the Certificate Exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.