ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory Management Systems – Introduction Training Course

The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard specifies the requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. Laboratory clients, authorities, peer-review organizations, and accreditation bodies can use the standard to ensure or assess the competence of laboratories. This course provides you with a general overview and understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.

Working in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard encourages continuous improvement. The standard helps an organization develop and maintain its own quality management system. Compliance with the standard helps the organization identify and manage risks, thereby reducing errors and improving efficiency. More efficient and higher-quality operations can not only lead to cost savings but also enhance the organization’s credibility and reputation in the eyes of both customers and stakeholders.

The webinar is intended for experts working in testing and calibration laboratories, including company management, those responsible for quality control, and those involved in product development. The training is also suitable for clients of testing and calibration laboratories.

This webinar is conducted in English.

Time and place:
17 September 2026, 14:00–17:00, webinar via Teams

Objective and content of the training:
The objective of the training is to provide participants with an overall understanding of the content and requirements of the ISO 17025:2017 standard:
• Introduction to ISO 17025
• Content and requirements of ISO 17025
• Identification of risks and opportunities
• Risk management as a tool for continuous improvement
• Closing discussion

Expert:
The training is delivered by:
Janne Nyman, Technical Manager, SGS Fimko Oy

Price:
The training fee is €400 per person. Learners who are in attendance for the complete course will be issued with an SGS ‘Certificate of Attendance’ in PDF format. Applicable VAT will be added.

Registration:
By 9 September 2026 at the latest

Terms:
SGS Fimko Oy reserves the right to cancel the training no later than one week before it is held if there are not enough participants. SGS Fimko Oy reserves the right to change the trainer. Participants may cancel their registration free of charge before the registration deadline. If a participant cancels after the deadline or does not cancel at all, the fee will not be refunded.