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ISO 14298 Lead Auditor Course

Plan and conduct audits of security printing, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on printing security risks, operational controls and assurance evidence.

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

Is this the right course for you?

Who this course is for
This course is designed for professionals involved in security printing processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:
  • Security Printing Managers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Printing Process Engineers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Security Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Individuals involved in the Production and Control of Security Documents

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 security printing, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on printing security risks, operational controls and assurance evidence.

Work through printing security risks, operational controls and assurance evidence and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Objectives
By the end of the ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course, participants will:
  1. Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14298:2021.
  2. Apply ISO 19011:2018 principles for auditing management systems.
  3. Integrate ISO 17011:2017 requirements for conformity assessment bodies.
  4. Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on security printing audits effectively.
  5. Utilize risk management principles in the context of security printing processes.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in communicating audit findings and recommendations.
  7. Contribute to continual improvement within security printing management systems.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills and confidence to lead security printing audits in accordance with ISO 14298:2021. They will understand how to apply ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles to ensure effective auditing, conformity assessment, and continual improvement within the security printing industry.
Audience
This course is designed for professionals involved in security printing processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:
  • Security Printing Managers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Printing Process Engineers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Compliance Officers
  • Security Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Individuals involved in the Production and Control of Security Documents
Standards
The primary focus will be on ISO 14298:2021 for Security Printing Management. Reference standards include:
  • ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
  • ISO 17011:2017 - Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
Content
  1. Introduction to ISO 14298:2021 and Security Printing Management
  • Overview of Security Printing Management
  • Key Principles and Requirements of ISO 14298:2021
  1. ISO 19011:2018 Principles for Auditing Management Systems
  • Audit Planning and Preparation
  • Audit Execution Techniques
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
  1. ISO 17011:2017 Application for Conformity Assessment Bodies
  • Requirements for Audit and Certification Bodies
  • Competence and Impartiality in Auditing
  1. Audit Criteria, Scope, and Objectives
  • Establishing Audit Criteria and Scope
  • Setting Audit Objectives
  1. Risk-Based Auditing in Security Printing
  • Identifying and Assessing Risks in Security Printing
  • Incorporating Risk Management into Audit Planning
  1. Conducting Security Printing Audits
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Document Review and Analysis
  • Observation and Sampling
  1. Reporting and Communicating Audit Findings
  • Conducting Opening and Closing Meetings
  • Reporting Audit Findings Effectively
  • Communication Skills for Auditors
  1. Follow-Up, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement
  • Monitoring Corrective Action Implementation
  • Reviewing Lessons Learned for Continual Improvement
  1. Practical Exercises and Case Studies
  • Applying ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles in simulated audit scenarios
  • Analyzing real-life security printing audit cases
 

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 14298 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: £2009–13 November 2026

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

ISO 14298 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: £5009–13 November 2026

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

ISO 14298 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: £7509–13 November 2026

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TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
9–13 November 202613 November 2026Late booking period
Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 21 October 2026.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
£1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee
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