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SM Waqas Imam is turn-around QHSE (quality, health, safety and environment) and Lean Six Sigma professional, trainer and consultant who has worked in a variety of industries with intensive focus on various aspects of management systems. His experience includes a decade in the manufacturing and service industries. He has got various associations with different international professional communities and consultancy bodies like the Medical Devices Community, TS Quality & Engineering and Advisera ISO standards and certification.

SM Waqas Imam is a qualified industrial engineer. His experience of around a decade of working with four different manufacturing concerns has helped him to critically understand the dynamics of different types of organizations. He i

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ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices

1.5-3 hrs 81,823 learners

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Describe how ISO 9001 helps auditors. Explain basic auditing terminology
Describe different types of audits
Describe the process of conducting an audit
Describe how non-conformance to requirements is reported
Summarize the attributes of successful auditors
Explain how to prove general principles of auditing
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Summarize the expectations of clients from audits
Outline how audit findings are followed-up

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ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices

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ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

1.5-3 hrs 302,079 learners

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Summarize the systems involved in OH&SMS
Explain who is responsible for developing the ISO 45001 standard
Illustrate the timeline involved in the development of ISO 45001
Discuss the compatibility of ISO 45001 with other standards
Describe the timeline involved for migrating to ISO 45001
List the benefits ISO 45001 can yield to businesses
Outline the benefits ISO 45001 yields to managers and professionals
List the expectations top management has in a OH&SMS
Describe how best to manage health and safety risks
Explain how support functions affect an organization's performance
Define what operational controls are
Explain the OH&SMS standard and the fundamental concepts and terminology it uses

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ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

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ISO 14001:2026 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

1.5-3 hrs 152,619 learners

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You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the need for an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Discuss the fundamental concepts used in Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Define the key terminology used in Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Identify the organization responsible for developing the ISO 14001:2026 standard.
List the benefits of ISO 14001 for organizations.
Outline the benefits of ISO 14001 for stakeholders.
Summarize the expectations placed on top management in an Environmental Management System (EMS).

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ISO 14001:2026 - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

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ISO 22000:2018 - Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

1.5-3 hrs 62,248 learners

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the differences between ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 22000:2005
List the requirements of the standard
Define the Context of food organizations
Discuss how is the PDCA approach valid at two levels in the standard
Recall the Main Clauses of ISO 22000:2018
Describe the Operation Controls of FSMS
Identify the elements of food safety internal audits and management reviews

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ISO 22000:2018 - Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

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ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

1.5-3 hrs 57,557 learners

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Compare the revision of ISO 13485:2003 to ISO 13485:2016
List the main clauses of the ISO 13485:2016 standard along with the requirements
Define important terminologies about medical devices as per ISO 13485:2016
Explain the purpose of other international and regulatory standards like ISO 14971 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Compare ISO 13485 with FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Describe how to manage the requirements about medical device files
Illustrate how to assimilate work environment and contamination control requirements
Describe how to manage the requirements about design and development

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ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

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The 5S System - Lean Methodology on Workplace Optimization and Housekeeping

1.5-3 hrs 32,107 learners

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Outline the historical development of ‘5S’ concepts and methods
Explain what concerns to address before implementing Kaizen philosophies
Describe how to implement each ‘S’
State the importance of this implementation programme
List the steps for ‘Gemba Walk’ in ‘5S’
Outline the importance of this programme for maintaining safety and standards like ‘ISO 9001’ and ‘ISO 45001’

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The 5S System - Lean Methodology on Workplace Optimization and Housekeeping

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Kaizen Approach - Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement

1.5-3 hrs 28,124 learners

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Define ‘Kaizen’ and lay out its philosophy and methods
List the attributes of successful Kaizen events
Discuss the ‘three Ms’: muri, mura and muda
Explain the role of ‘plan-do-check-act’ (PDCA) and ‘standardize-do-check-act’ (SDCA) methods
Explain ‘Gemba Kaizen’ and role of management
List the seven-step process for Kaizen implementation
Describe the elements of Kaizen events
Compare the concepts of ‘continual’ and ‘continuous’ improvement
Discuss the responsibility of monitoring Kaizen events
Identify how to navigate Kaizen’s cycles and systems
Outline the development of Kaizen stories and their themes

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Kaizen Approach - Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement

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ISO 50001:2018 - Elements of Energy Management System (EnMS)

1.5-3 hrs 16,755 learners

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Compare the revision of ISO 50001:2011 to ISO 50001:2018
List the main clauses of the ISO 50001:2018 standard and its requirements
Define important terminologies about EnMS as per ISO 50001
Explain the purpose of Energy measurement and information system and its relation with the energy management system
Analyze organization's context as per the ISO 50001:2018
Describe the role of leadership in ISO 50001 and how to manage the requirements of leadership
Differentiate between energy baseline and performance indicators
Describe how to manage the requirements for the design of facilities and equipment
Explain the particular requirements of the procurement process for an EnMS
Express the idea of risks and opportunities for an EnMS
Define Energy Review and Energy AuditDifferential Energy Audit and the Audit for an EnMS

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ISO 50001:2018 - Elements of Energy Management System (EnMS)

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