Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management (QP-018) Training Course

Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management

Clear standard operating procedures reduce errors, support training and ensure consistent quality and compliance. Yet many SOPs are too long, out of date or ignored by…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Clear standard operating procedures reduce errors, support training and ensure consistent quality and compliance. Yet many SOPs are too long, out of date or ignored by the people who should use them.

This LLMI course teaches how to write usable SOPs: identifying procedure needs, involving users, structure and formats, plain language, visual work instructions, review and approval, version control, training and auditing compliance. Participants rewrite and create procedures for their own processes.

The course suits quality, operations and compliance professionals in any sector.

Course Objectives

Identify where SOPs add value

Structure procedures for clarity and usability

Write in plain, precise language

Use visuals, flowcharts and checklists

Manage review, approval and version control

Train users and audit procedure compliance

Target Audience

Quality and compliance professionals

Operations supervisors

Process owners

Technical writers

Laboratory and production staff

Training coordinators

Course Methodology

Writing workshops

Procedure redesign exercises

Peer review

Case studies

Templates

Course outline

1Day 1: Why SOPs Matter

Purpose of procedures
Document hierarchy
Common problems
Regulatory expectations
Users' needs
Exercise: SOP review

2Day 2: Structuring Procedures

Procedure formats
Scope and responsibilities
Step sequencing
Decision points
Templates
Workshop: Procedure outline

3Day 3: Writing Clearly

Plain language
Action verbs
Warnings and cautions
Visual work instructions
Checklists
Exercise: Rewriting a procedure

4Day 4: Document Control

Review and approval
Version control
Distribution
Electronic systems
Archiving
Case study: Document control failure

5Day 5: Training and Compliance

Training on procedures
Competence verification
Auditing compliance
Continuous update
Feedback loops
Capstone: New SOP

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Cape Town, Amsterdam, Geneva.

Can I take Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Standard Operating Procedures: Writing and Management

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