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Laboratory Competence Foundation EN

ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation

Understand the fundamentals of the competence of testing and calibration laboratories with ISO/IEC 17025: general, structural, resource, process and management system requirements.

2 daysof training
Foundationentry level
ENlanguage
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Professionals starting out in laboratory quality
  • Laboratory technicians, analysts and quality staff
  • Consultants and managers introducing ISO/IEC 17025
  • Those preparing for the ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer or Lead Assessor level

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation credential
  • An understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
  • Knowledge of laboratory competence and result validity
  • A solid base to progress towards the Lead levels

Course programme

Day 1 · Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 and management system concepts
  • Key concepts and benefits
  • The ISO/IEC 17025 framework and structure
  • Roles and responsibilities
Day 2 · ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and exam
  • Key requirements of the standard
  • Planning, operation and improvement
  • Review and official Foundation exam

Exam, credits & certification

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

After passing the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation" 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 level of the course according to PECB. Exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Who oversees your certification

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. As the head of RRSG, I oversee every enrolment, guide you through your certification path and coordinate your coaching with a subject-matter expert.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are required to take the course. Prior background in the field helps, but is not mandatory.
What language is the exam in?
The material is available in the languages shown and you choose yours when you pay. The exam is offered in several languages and you choose yours when you request it, separately. 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 includes the official PECB material, the exam and certification, at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with a subject-matter expert selected by RRSG: real-world case studies and guided exam preparation; they support you until you feel ready to get certified. Ricardo coordinates your coaching and guides you throughout the certification path.See the full coaching programme. The coaching option includes up to 3 hours of one-to-one video sessions, spread at your own pace over the 12 months of access. See the full coaching programme.
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 confident.
Why is ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation important for laboratories?
ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrates that a testing or calibration laboratory is technically competent and produces valid, reliable results. Accreditation builds trust with customers, regulators and partners and supports international recognition of results.

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