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Certified IPC Management Systems Auditor (CMSA)

Develop the competence to audit management systems against IPC standards in electronics manufacturing, combining management system audit principles with IPC quality requirements.

3 daysof training
Auditorintermediate level
EN · FRlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Quality auditors in electronics manufacturing
  • Quality and production managers
  • Consultants in the electronics industry
  • Professionals combining audit and IPC expertise

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified IPC Management Systems Auditor (CMSA) credential
  • The ability to audit management systems against IPC standards
  • Command of audit principles applied to electronics quality
  • A specialised electronics quality audit profile

Course programme

Day 1 · Management system audit and IPC standards
  • Management system and audit concepts
  • Overview of relevant IPC standards
  • Audit principles and ISO 19011
Day 2 · Planning and conducting the audit
  • Preparing the audit
  • Conducting the audit in an electronics context
  • Evidence, findings and non-conformities
Day 3 · Reporting, follow-up and exam
  • Audit conclusions and reporting
  • Follow-up and corrective actions
  • Review and official exam

Exam, credits & certification

2 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
21 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified IPC Management Systems Auditor (CMSA)" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP
“Ricardo is skilled, thorough and self-reliant. He knows how to summarise or go deep into security issues depending on the audience: both governance questions and highly technical topics.”
Pierre-Luc M. · Cybersecurity Consulting Manager

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. Knowing the fundamentals of ISO 27001 helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB material and exam for this course are available in the languages shown on this page. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
What are IPC standards?
IPC standards are the widely used quality and reliability standards for electronics manufacturing and assembly. This course combines management system audit skills with IPC requirements for the electronics industry.

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