Free PJLA Webinars
PJLA offers free webinars on various topics in relation to accreditation. These are for all interested parties including: laboratories seeking accreditation, accredited laboratories, assessors, consultants, etc.
Upcoming Webinars:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – 10:00am EST
From Compliance to Confidence: Mastering Process-Based Auditing in Conformity Assessment Systems
Overview:
Auditing has evolved. The era of merely checking procedures and records for compliance is over. Today’s Conformity Assessment-related standards demand a deeper, process-based approach that links results with effectiveness, risks, and continual improvement.
This webinar will guide participants through the principles, methods, and applications of process-based auditing across all conformity assessment activities, including testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation. Through real-world examples and sector-specific insights, participants will learn how to move from procedural verification to evaluating performance, process interaction, and added value.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Understand the core differences between traditional (record-based) and process-based auditing.
- Learn how the PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking underpin modern audits.
- Discover how process-based auditing applies to each Conformity Assessment related standard.
- Learn to “follow the process trail”, from inputs to outputs, to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement.
- Recognize the auditor’s changing role from compliance checker to process evaluator and improvement facilitator.
- Gain tools to design and conduct process-based audits that add measurable value to organizations and clients.
Topics Covered:
- Evolution from procedure-based to process-based auditing
- Integration of risk-based thinking and the PDCA model
- How process-based auditing enhances confidence in results
- Linking process performance with ISO/IEC 17000-series requirements
- Practical audit trail techniques
Who Should Attend:
- Conformity Assessment Bodies auditors, managers
- Accreditation and laboratory, inspection and certification professionals
- Quality managers, consultants, and scheme developers
- Professionals seeking advanced understanding of Management Systems auditing principles
Presented By:
Dr. George Anastasopoulos
Technical and International Business Development Manager of PJLA
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