1010V: Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 - VIRTUAL - March 3-5, 2026

$1,250.00

Important notice: CALA is moving to a new Learning Management System (LMS) at the end of the year. All 2026 course registrations purchased before the end of the year will be entered in our new LMS when we go live. When you complete your purchase, you will get the usual invoice. You will not get a second email with the link to the LMS. Don’t worry – we will hold your spot in the course and will send you the course details well ahead of your course.

Date: March 3-5, 2026

Time: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm ET each day

Member price: $1,062.50
Non-member price: $1,250.00

Learn about the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and how to conform to the requirements of the standard to either become accredited or to maintain your accreditation.

Participants require access to a computer and a microphone in order to take this training. A headset with microphone is highly recommended. A webcam is recommended, but not required.

This is a virtual course.

Please note: Only 1 participant per registration.

Contact training@cala.ca (613-233-5300) for group training options.

Who should attend

For all laboratory staff who participate in the operation of the laboratory management system:

Conducting testing or calibration
Supporting laboratory activities
Managing the laboratory management system
Training laboratory staff
Managing the laboratory

Course overview

This training course examines the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, including the management and technical requirements within the standard. It includes practical concepts such as document control, risk, corrective actions, internal audits, traceability, measurement uncertainty, and method validation.

The course contains extensive reference to the Canadian and international interpretation and implementation guidance documents which accredited laboratories use.

This course uses lectures, discussions, and exercises, including case studies.

Objectives

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Interpret the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard as it applies to their laboratory
Develop, implement and maintain an effective laboratory management system
Understand and apply the documentation requirements
Monitor and continually improve quality control processes
Prepare for and maintain accreditation