2 DAYS TRAINING PROGRAMME

CLASSROOM & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE

ISO/IEC 17029 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION BODY ACCREDITATION

As is widely known, IAF-AB is conducting various technical courses inviting interested personnel/technocrats for enhancing & fine-tuning of the skill.

IAF-AB organizing Two Days Training Programme Classroom & online Training course for ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation series management system.

1. INTRODUCTION ON ISO/IEC 17029

The standards published by ISO undergo changes periodically, to reflect the best-suited practices over the changing times. ISO series of standards For a business unit to successfully set up an ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation management systems or get maximum benefits from an established management system, auditors within the organization have to be trained to assess the system ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation requirements. They must also be able to assess their suppliers required management system to support own Quality Initiative.

To increase professionalism, quality auditors also seek formal registration with the IAF-AB (UK & INDIA) one of the prerequisites for such registration requires the quality auditors and practitioners to successfully complete an IAF-AB (UK & INDIA) approved auditor training.

1. OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:

The objective of the course is to illustrate the importance of the Two Days Training Programme role, skills and competency in bearing the ultimate responsibility for the effective performance of the audit team. A practical and intensive course for training quality professionals to External, Internal and manage third and second party audits of an ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Management System.

Course describes how to plan and perform an audit, report findings, conduct opening and closing meetings and establish follow-up action. You will understand by the end of the course how regular auditing by an audit team directed by a competent internal auditor is the foundation of an effective ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Management System. On completion of the course, you will have the necessary skills and the experience to Internal Audit and manage your own audits. The learning process will include a series of tutorials, exercises, culminating in both practical and written examination. Delegates will be supplied with a bound set of comprehensive course notes.

1. COURSE CONTENTS:

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Management System
•  Vocabulary & understanding definitions
•  Introduction to ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation- Management System Requirements
•  Need for Internal Quality Audits
•    Auditing Techniques
•  Conducting Internal Quality Audits
•     Course Examination with minimum 50% passing marks.

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 17029 and Core Requirements

Session 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 17029

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 17029
  • Understanding the purpose, scope, and applicability of ISO/IEC 17029
  • Key differences between validation, verification, and certification
  • Importance of impartiality, consistency, and reliability in V&V activities
• Benefits of Accreditation for V&V Bodies
  • Enhancing credibility and trust in verification and validation statements
  • Regulatory recognition and international acceptance

Session 2: Structural Requirements for V&V Bodies

• Organizational Structure and Independence
  • Requirements for organizational independence and conflict of interest management
  • Role and responsibilities of top management in ensuring impartiality
• Impartiality and Confidentiality
  • Maintaining impartiality in V&V processes and handling confidential client data
  • Risk assessment and management strategies for impartiality

Session 3: Resource Requirements

• Competence of Personnel
  • Establishing qualifications, experience, and training requirements for V&V personnel
  • Competency evaluation, record-keeping, and ongoing skill development
• External Resources and Subcontracting
  • Procedures for managing subcontracted work and ensuring competency of third-party resources
  • Documentation and monitoring requirements for subcontracted activities

Session 4: Process Requirements for Validation and Verification Activities

• Engagement with Clients and Defining Scope
  • Establishing scope and boundaries of V&V engagements with clients
  • Documenting agreements and establishing communication channels
• Validation and Verification Methodologies
  • Selection and validation of V&V methods to ensure credibility and reliability
  • Documenting methodologies, decision criteria, and technical assessments

Group Activity:

• Case study on evaluating impartiality and managing resources in a V&V engagement.

Day 2: Quality Management, Non-Conformities, and Accreditation Process

Session 5: Information Management and Documentation Control

• Document Control and Record Management
  • Requirements for managing and storing V&V documents securely
  • Ensuring documentation is accessible, accurate, and up to date
• Maintaining Records and Traceability
  • Record-keeping practices for traceability and transparency in V&V statements
  • Digital and physical security of records in line with ISO/IEC 17029

Session 6: Quality Management and Continuous Improvement

• Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements
  • Implementing a QMS tailored to V&V activities
  • Monitoring, evaluating, and updating QMS components based on performance
• Continual Improvement Processes
  • Feedback mechanisms, corrective and preventive actions, and continual improvement strategies
  • Conducting management reviews and addressing improvement opportunities

Session 7: Handling Non-Conformities and Complaints

• Identifying and Addressing Non-Conformities
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning for non-conformities
  • Implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence
• Managing Complaints and Appeals
  • Procedures for handling complaints from clients and other stakeholders
  • Documentation and resolution processes for appeals

Session 8: Preparing for ISO/IEC 17029 Accreditation

• Accreditation Process Overview
  • Steps to prepare for ISO/IEC 17029 accreditation, from application to assessment
  • Common accreditation body requirements and expectations
• Internal Audits and Readiness Assessments
  • Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance and identify areas of improvement
  • Preparing for external assessments and addressing pre-audit findings

Group Activity:

• Mock internal audit and corrective action planning exercise to simulate V&V audit scenarios.

Closing Session:

• Review and Wrap-Up
  • Key takeaways, participant Q&A, and discussion on implementing ISO/IEC 17029 in a V&V organization
• Feedback and Evaluation
  • Gathering participant feedback, providing resource handouts, and certificate distribution

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Understand ISO/IEC 17029 requirements for validation and verification bodies
• Be able to implement a quality management system that aligns with V&V principles
• Learn to conduct validation and verification activities with impartiality and transparency
• Prepare for the ISO/IEC 17029 accreditation process and manage internal audits effectively

Delivery Method:

• Classroom Training: Interactive lectures, real-world examples, and hands-on activities
• Distance Learning: Virtual presentations, quizzes, case studies, and downloadable resources

Materials Provided:

• Course manual covering ISO/IEC 17029 requirements
• Templates for V&V process documentation, audit checklists, and corrective action plans
• Certificate of completion for participants

This training equips participants with the expertise to meet ISO/IEC 17029 standards, ensuring competent, consistent, and credible validation and verification activities within their organizations.

For detail of contents refer our website at   https://iaf-ab.org/

1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

1)   All employees whose work responsibility directly affects ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Body Technical services.

2)   Those individuals willing to take up external auditing as a future profession by becoming an independent auditor.

3)   Those who intend to enroll themselves to IAF-AB (UK & INDIA) Registration Schemes of ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Body Technical services.

4)   Management Representatives responsible for effective implementation and execution of ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation Body Technical services.

1. FACILITIES:

All facility for delegates covering lecture hall, tea and lunch will be arranged by Client or if you are attending the course at IAF-AB office. IAF-AB institute will arrange the above facility.

1. COURSE DETAILS:

Detail program of every days training course will be sent / given on the first day to the delegates on registration.

1. DURATION:

Two Days Training program for ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditation [Timings: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm]

FEES:

1. 2 Days Training program of ISO ISO/IEC 17029 Validation And Verification Body Accreditationis Rs 10500+18%GST

Payment should be made by Cheque / DD in Favor of “IAF-AB, Mumbai”