Step 1: Understanding the ISO Standard

To help with your ISO journey we offer complimentary education and training which can be accessed by your entire organisation – it’s the best way to gain confidence and knowledge. Our online training will introduce you and your team to the key principles of ISO 9001 and its requirements.

Step 2: Gap Analysis and Documentation

Identifying the gaps in your current processes is a crucial part of the certification journey. Performing a gap analysis is the best way to improve and document your processes to align with ISO 9001 standards before an external audit is conducted.

Step 3: Implementation

The first step in implementing or transitioning an ISO management system in your organisation is comparing your current management systems with the ISO requirements.

Think about simplified terminology relating to the clauses, comparing your systems and requirements, and an overview of what’s in the corresponding standard.

Step 4: Stage 1 and 2 Assessments

Certification audits consists of two stages; stage one involves evaluating the documentation of your management system, while stage two checks if the standard requirements have been implemented.

Step 5: Certification and surveillance

After successfully achieving certification, you will receive a ‘Statement of Certification’ confirming compliance with the relevant standard. This remains valid for three years, with regular annual surveillance audits to maintain compliance.