Training on IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Quality Management Systems
Course Overview
Testing and calibration laboratories must demonstrate technical competence, reliability of results, and compliance with internationally recognized quality standards. Implementing a robust laboratory quality management system based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is essential for laboratories seeking accreditation, global recognition, and confidence in their testing and calibration results.
This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to implement and maintain a laboratory quality management system aligned with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. Participants gain a clear understanding of both the management and technical requirements needed to ensure accurate, reliable, and traceable laboratory results.
The training explores key elements of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, including risk-based thinking, process control, documentation management, personnel competence, equipment calibration, and measurement traceability. Participants learn how to establish effective quality procedures, manage laboratory records, and ensure consistent compliance with accreditation requirements.
Special emphasis is placed on internal audits, corrective and preventive actions, and continual improvement practices that strengthen laboratory quality systems. Participants also learn how to prepare laboratories for accreditation assessments and maintain compliance with international standards used by accreditation bodies.
Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world implementation scenarios, participants develop the ability to design, implement, and improve laboratory quality management systems that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen credibility, and support international laboratory accreditation.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• Laboratory managers and supervisors
• Quality assurance and quality control officers
• Laboratory auditors and compliance officers
• Technical staff working in testing and calibration laboratories
• Professionals involved in laboratory accreditation or quality management systems
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens laboratory credibility and international recognition through ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
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Enhances accuracy, reliability, and traceability of test and calibration results
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Improves readiness for external audits and accreditation assessments
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Promotes consistency in laboratory operations and customer confidence
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Supports continual improvement in laboratory quality management
Individual Impact
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In-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
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Ability to implement, maintain, and audit laboratory quality management systems
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Improved competence in documenting procedures and managing risks
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Enhanced career opportunities in laboratory quality and compliance roles
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Practical skills in applying QMS principles for accreditation readiness
Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and their application.
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Develop and implement a laboratory quality management system.
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Apply risk-based thinking and decision-making in laboratory processes.
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Conduct internal audits and prepare for accreditation.
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Ensure continuous improvement of laboratory performance.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
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Overview and structure of the standard
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Importance of laboratory accreditation and compliance
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Differences between ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and 2017
Module 2: Management Requirements
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Organizational structure and impartiality
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Document and record control
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Handling customer feedback, complaints, and nonconformities
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Practical: Drafting quality documentation
Module 3: Technical Requirements
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Competence of personnel
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Equipment calibration, maintenance, and traceability
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Test methods validation and measurement uncertainty
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Practical: Case study on equipment calibration records
Module 4: Risk-Based Thinking and Internal Audits
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Risk assessment and decision-making in laboratories
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Planning and conducting internal audits
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Reporting and corrective actions
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Practical: Developing a risk register for lab processes
Module 5: Continuous Improvement and Accreditation Readiness
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Management reviews and performance monitoring
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Preparing for external assessments and audits
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Building a culture of continual improvement
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Case study: Successful ISO/IEC 17025 implementation
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
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- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
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We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
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When is the next intake?
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Training Methodology
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Proven Impact
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