About the Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025): SOP, Accreditation, Documentation and Auditing Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025) Course provides a practical, comprehensive approach to establishing and maintaining a robust lab quality management system. It equips you with the skills to understand, implement, and audit against the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.

The course covers the management and technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, including developing SOPs, quality manuals, and audit records. You can explore critical concepts such as risk-based thinking, impartiality, traceability, and continual improvement, which are fundamental to the 2017 revision. The curriculum also highlights practical knowledge of the accreditation process, from initial preparation to assessment and ongoing maintenance.

Through a blend of conceptual learning, interactive workshops, and case-based studies, our course helps professionals confidently implement, assess, and enhance a laboratory quality management system. It also equips you to promote greater confidence in test and calibration results, leading to international acceptance of laboratory outcomes and consistent production of valid results.

Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025): SOP, Accreditation, Documentation and Auditing Course Objectives

​By the end of this Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025): SOP, Accreditation, Documentation and Auditing  training course, participants will be able to:​

• Understand and interpret the key management and technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Compare ISO/IEC 17025 with ISO 9001 and understand their relationship in integrated quality management systems.
• Develop and structure laboratory documentation such as SOPs, quality manuals, and technical records in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
• Apply risk-based thinking to laboratory processes, including risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation strategies.
• Implement a robust internal audit system, including scheduling, conducting audits, identifying nonconformities, and ensuring corrective actions.
• Manage equipment, measurement traceability, method validation, and test result reporting according to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Understand the complete laboratory accreditation process and interact effectively with accreditation bodies.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and competence across laboratory functions as required by the standard.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025) Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in laboratory quality systems and accreditation, including:

• Laboratory Managers and Superintendents
• Laboratory Supervisors, Chemists, and Analysts
• Laboratory Technicians and Quality Control Personnel
• Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, and Internal Auditors
• Technical Managers and Management Representatives
• Professionals responsible for regulatory compliance and laboratory accreditation

Laboratory Quality Management (ISO 17025): SOP, Accreditation, Documentation and Auditing Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Background and evolution of ISO/IEC 17025
• Key updates from the 2005 to the 2017 version
• Structure and clauses of the 2017 standard
• Differences between accreditation and certification
• Integration with ISO 9001:2015

Module 2: Organizational and Management Requirements

• Organizational roles, impartiality, and confidentiality
• Quality policy and objectives
• Risk-based thinking and opportunities for improvement
• Control of nonconforming work
• Management review and improvement strategies

Module 3: Resource and Infrastructure Requirements

• Personnel competence, roles, and responsibilities
• Training and competence management
• Facilities, environmental conditions, and support services
• Equipment management and metrological traceability
• Reference materials and calibration standards

Module 4: Process and Technical Requirements

• Review of requests, tenders, and contracts
• Selection, verification, and validation of test methods
• Sampling techniques and handling of test items
• Ensuring validity of results and measurement uncertainty
• Reporting of test and calibration results

Module 5: Documentation, Auditing, and Accreditation

• Structure of quality documentation and SOP development
• Document control and records management
• Internal audits: planning, execution, and follow-up
• Handling complaints and feedback
• Engaging with accreditation bodies and understanding assessment criteria
• Overview of international mutual recognition agreements (e.g., ILAC MRA)

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.