

Learning objectives
Educational approach
Prerequisites
A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and a comprehensive understanding of implementation principles.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)
3: Planning an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
4: Implementing a management system based on ISO/IEC 17025
5: Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement of an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
6: Continual improvement of an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
7: Preparing for an accreditation
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 17025 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Quick links
ISO/IEC 17025 Course Brochures
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include most of the following activities:
Learning objectives
Educational approach
Prerequisites
A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and a comprehensive understanding of implementation principles.
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)
3: Planning an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
4: Implementing a management system based on ISO/IEC 17025
5: Performance evaluation, monitoring, and measurement of an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
6: Continual improvement of an LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
7: Preparing for an accreditation
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 17025 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Quick links
ISO/IEC 17025 Course Brochures
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include most of the following activities:

| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |

| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation | Pass the PECB ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation exam | None | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |