ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer Training & Certification
Learn to build a quality management system to the new 2026 edition, or move an existing one across. The course covers process mapping, risks and opportunities, quality culture, and certification readiness. Three days live with Ashok Kumar Gulati, ending in an exam for an Exemplar Global approved certificate.
- Standard
- ISO 9001:2026
- Duration
- 3 days
- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Fee
- ₹23,000 + GST
- Certificate
- Exemplar Global approved
- Next batch
- Weekday batches
- Updated for the 2026 edition
- Transition guidance for 2015 systems
- In-house batches for teams
Get fee, dates & brochure
What’s new
What changed in ISO 9001:2026
ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026. ISO 9001:2015 certificates stay valid during a transition of about three years, to around September 2029. The changes are focused, and the course shows how to apply each one.
Course syllabus
ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer syllabus: 3-day agenda
The course follows the life of a QMS, from scope to certification readiness, with a practical exercise every day.
Day 1
Quality principles, context and processes
- Quality management principles and the process approach
- Structure of ISO 9001:2026 and what changed from 2015
- Context, interested parties and QMS scope
- Mapping processes and their interactions
WorkshopMap the processes of a case-study organisation
Day 2
Leadership, planning, support and operation
- Leadership, quality culture and ethical behaviour
- Quality policy, objectives and KPIs
- Risks and opportunities, and planning changes
- Customer focus, suppliers and operational control
- Documented information
WorkshopBuild a risk and opportunity register
Day 3
Evaluation, improvement and certification
- Monitoring, measurement and customer satisfaction
- Internal audit and management review
- Nonconformity, corrective action and improvement
- Implementation and transition roadmap
- Exam preparation and examination
WorkshopPlan a transition from ISO 9001:2015
What you get
What’s included in the fee
- 3 days of live, instructor-led training
- Practical exercises on a case-study organisation
- A transition roadmap for ISO 9001:2015 systems
- End-of-course examination
- Exemplar Global approved certificate when you pass
Certification
ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer
Pass the exam at the end of day 3 and you receive the ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer certificate, approved by Exemplar Global. It shows you can implement and maintain a QMS to the current edition.
Employers can check it on our certificate verification page.
Your trainer
Learn from Ashok Kumar Gulati
Ashok Kumar Gulati
Lead Assessor and Lead Tutor since 2002
Ashok is a chemical engineer from IIT Kharagpur. He has delivered more than 200 five-day Lead Auditor courses, so the case studies and audit role-plays come from real certification audits, not from a slide deck.
Dates
Upcoming ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer batches
Can’t make these dates? We add batches on request, including private batches for teams. Request a batch
Courses and fees
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 courses and fees
Published prices. GST is charged at the standard rate.
| Course | Duration | Best for | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer This course | 3 days | People who will build or upgrade a QMS | ₹23,000 + GST |
| ISO 14001:2026 Lead Auditor | 5 days | Auditors of an environmental management system | ₹29,500 + GST |
| ISO 45001 Lead Auditor | 5 days | Auditors of an OH&S management system | ₹29,500 + GST |
| In-house batch for your team | Online or at your office | Quality, operations and process teams | Get a quote |
Choosing a course
Six things to check before you book any ISO 9001 course
Many ISO 9001 courses still teach the 2015 edition. Ask every provider these questions. Here are our answers.
Is it the 2026 edition?
Yes. ISO 9001:2026, with every change explained.
Is the fee published?
Yes. ₹23,000 + GST.
Who exactly is the trainer?
Ashok Kumar Gulati, Lead Tutor since 2002.
Is the certificate recognised?
Yes. Exemplar Global approved, verifiable online.
Will it help with transition?
Yes. Day 3 builds a transition roadmap from 2015.
Are there real dates?
Yes. Batches are published above.
For organisations
Moving your QMS to the 2026 edition? Train the team in-house.
- Online or at your site, on dates that suit your team
- Exercises built on your own processes
- Same exam and certificate for every participant
- Follow-on help with your transition audit
Who it’s for
Who should take ISO 9001 training
- Quality managers and management representatives
- Process owners and operations heads
- Consultants helping organisations get certified
- Start-ups and SMEs preparing for first certification
No formal prerequisite. The course starts from quality management basics.
Related standards
Standards used alongside ISO 9001
| ISO 9000 | Quality management vocabulary and principles |
|---|---|
| ISO 9004 | Guidance on sustained organisational success |
| ISO 19011 | Guidelines for auditing management systems |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management; same structure |
| ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety; same structure |
FAQ
ISO 9001 training: frequently asked questions
What is the ISO 9001 Lead Implementer course fee?
₹23,000 + GST per participant, including the exam. For an in-house batch, ask us for a quote.
Does the course cover ISO 9001:2026?
Yes. ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026, and the course is built on it. It also explains what changed from ISO 9001:2015.
Is my ISO 9001:2015 certificate still valid?
Yes, during the transition period of about three years from publication, to around September 2029. Your certification body will confirm the exact date for your certificate.
How long is the course?
Three days of live, instructor-led training, from 10:00 to 17:00 IST.
What certificate will I receive?
Pass the exam and you receive the ISO 9001:2026 Lead Implementer certificate, approved by Exemplar Global and verifiable on our website.
Who is the trainer?
Ashok Kumar Gulati, an IIT Kharagpur chemical engineer who has been a Lead Assessor and Lead Tutor since 2002.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. It starts with quality management basics and builds to a full implementation plan.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. We run in-house batches online or at your site, tailored to your processes.
Ready to lead your QMS into the 2026 edition?
Next batch: ask us for the next date. Send an enquiry and we’ll reply with the fee, dates and brochure.