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Cognicert ISO 30401:2018 Knowledge Management System Lead Auditor Course

Plan and conduct audits of knowledge management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on knowledge needs, sharing processes and organisational learning.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

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What you will work on

Who this course is for
  • Persons responsible for conducting certification audits according to ISO 30401:2018 requirements
  • Persons involved in the ISO 30401:2018 certification audit process
  • Persons that want to establish and monitor a knowledge management system within the organisation

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Plan and conduct audits of knowledge management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on knowledge needs, sharing processes and organisational learning.

Work through knowledge needs, sharing processes and organisational learning and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
The “ISO 30401:2018   Lead Auditor” course provides comprehensive training for participants to be able to:
  • Understand to audit each and every ISO 30401:2018  Knowledge management systems
  • Establish and implement fundamental of Knowledge management system in an organisation framework
  • Learn fundamental auditing skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 30401:2018
  • Develop a knowledge management culture
  • Audit process and techniques
  • Improve Auditor’s skills and techniques
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 30401 from an Auditor Perspective
  • Write Audit reports and follow up corrective actions
  • Plan, Lead, Conduct and report an ISO 30401 audit;
  • Effectively verify root cause analysis as part of the ISO 30401 Management procedure on corrective action
  • Perform as an external auditor for certification bodies
Audience
  • Persons responsible for conducting certification audits according to ISO 30401:2018 requirements
  • Persons involved in the ISO 30401:2018 certification audit process
  • Persons that want to establish and monitor a knowledge management system within the organisation
Content
Background and Development of ISO 30401:2018    
  • Definition of Knowledge Management
  • The knowledge spectrum — the range of knowledge management
  • Relationship between knowledge management and adjacent disciplines
  • Knowledge development
  • Knowledge conveyance and transformation
  • Knowledge management enablers
  • Knowledge management culture
  • History of ISO 30401:2018
  • Benefits of ISO 30401:2018
Introduction to the Requirements of the ISO 30401:2018 Standard
  • Interpretations of Key Terms
  • Elements of a knowledge Management System
  • Planning
  • Reporting structure, roles and responsibilities
  • Comparability of Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Implementation
  • Tools and procedures for data collection
The Process Management Approach
  • Process Management Approach
  • The Planning Phase
  • Establish Process Measurements
  • Analyze the Process
  • Design or Redesign the Process
  • Process Mapping
Introduction to Management Review
  • Making Management Review relevant to Management
  • What will be reviewed?
  • Establishing the Objectives
  • Planning the Management Review
  • Output of Management Review
ISO 19011:2018
  • Types of Audits
  • Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
  • Decide how to Audit
  • Principles of Auditing
Managing an Audit Programme
  • Preparation & Planning Of Audits
  • Preparation Of checklist
  • Competence and Evaluation of Auditors.
  • Audit Activities
ISO 30401:2018 Audit Process
  • External Audit processes and criteria
  • Identification of Non-Conformities [N/C’s].
  • Documenting the Audit (Audit Report)
  • Conducting Audit Follow-Up
  • Practical Auditing Exercise
Creating a Corrective Action Plan
  • What is Root Cause Analysis?
  • When (and when not) to use Root Cause Analysis
  • The Root Cause Analysis Process
  • How to construct a Root Cause Analysis Checklist
  • Examples of how a well-run Root Cause Analysis Process works
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions
ISO 17021 Certification Audit Process
  • Audit Planning
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audits
  • Audit closeouts
  • Certification, surveillance and recertification
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
Duration
5 Days Delivery Options:  Frequently Asked Questions: https://cognicert.com/faqs/   Enroll Now

ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS

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Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.

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1 day

ISO 30401 Awareness

People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £20030 November–4 December 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
2 days

ISO 30401 Foundation

People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.

Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £50030 November–4 December 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
3 days

ISO 30401 Internal Auditor

People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £75030 November–4 December 2026

Per learner, before applicable UK VAT. Review your total before payment.
5 days

ISO 30401 Lead Implementer

Managers, consultants and professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining or improving a system.

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Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
30 November–4 December 20264 December 2026Standard booking period
Standard deadline: 2 November 2026. No late fee yet.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
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VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

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