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Quality Management Courses & Internal Audit Services

Interactive, hands-on teaching methods have proven themselves to be the most effective way to learn and retain information. At Starbrite Consulting, Inc., Don Darrah creates exactly such a classroom environment when it comes to his quality management courses.
Don believes the learning experience is diminished with online management system audit training, as it limits instructor and student interaction and experience. That is why all our training courses are conducted live at your location, ensuring that your team gets the most from the learning experience.
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Effective Quality Management Courses

Clients can choose from the following courses, or you can have Don create something specifically tailored for your company. Contact us to make a class reservation or to request an on-site class for your company.

ISO 9001: 2015 Overview — Understanding the Basics

This 1-day class offers a cost-effective way to help company employees understand the requirements of an ISO 9001 Certified company. (This class content is also covered on day 1 of the 2-day internal auditor courses.) This is an Exemplar Global-certified course.

Internal Auditor Courses

These 2-day internal auditor courses cover the basic requirements of the ISO Standards and what is needed to conduct an audit of your own company's management system. Choose from:
ISO 9001: 2015 — Quality Management CoursesISO 13485: Medical Device Management Courses ISO 14001: 2015 Internal Auditor Courses
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Lead Auditor Courses (Exemplar Global-Certified)

These 4-day courses are certified by Exemplar Global and meet the training requirements for certification of individual QMS Lead Auditors. Courses include an explanation of the ISO Standard and audit systems, the auditing process, and audit instruments, as well as documentation requirements. Students will develop their skills by a thorough review of the applicable standard and by conducting two audits, writing the audit reports, and requesting corrective action. Auditing case studies are used to develop skills for identifying non-conformance. Choose from:
ISO 9001: 2015 — Quality ManagementISO 13485: Medical Device Management

Internal Audit Services

Internal auditing is a strategic priority in today's complex and demanding business environment. Yet, many organizations lack the internal staff to handle the task on their own. Starbrite Consulting, Inc. has the experience and industry knowledge necessary to assess your management system, evaluate its effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Don Darrah will help identify process activities that can be integrated into the routine business process, resulting in an effective and efficient process with minimal disruption to operations. Our consulting company brings years of field auditing experience and training to the table. You decide what level of support is needed. Turn to him for:

Internal Audit Outsourcing

Starbrite Consulting, Inc. serves as your internal audit department, handling various functions such as designing the annual audit plan, executing scheduled audits, general internal audit services, and reporting results to management.
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Internal Audit Co-Sourcing

Starbrite Consulting, Inc. collaborates with your existing internal audit department to complement their services as needed, including assisting with annual audit plan design, conducting internal audits, reporting, and evaluating results. Other considerations for busy internal audit groups include:
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Managing the Peak

This outsourced model provides resources only when needed to meet the peaks of the audit cycle, helping to manage long-term costs.

Sharing Best Practices

Using an outsourcing or co-sourcing provider allows access to more information, experience, and best practices by active certification auditors.

Auditor Training

Make sure that your team is up-to-date on best practices, that systems are in place and being followed, and that effectiveness is being promoted.

Upcoming Classes

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ISO 9001: 2015 Overview (1-Day)

Class Cost: $595, 2 for $1,000On-Site Cost: $2,500 for up to 10 PeopleDates & Locations: Coming Soon
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Internal Auditor Courses (2 Days)

ISO 9001: 2015ISO 13485: 2016Class Cost: $795, 2 for $1,400On-Site Cost: $3,500 for Up to 10 PeopleDate & Location: Coming Soon
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Lead Auditor Courses (Exemplar Global-Certified — 4 Days)

ISO 9001: 2015ISO 13485: 2016Class Cost: $1,595, 2 for $2,500On-Site Cost: $9,995 for Up to 9 PeopleDate & Location: Coming Soon