What Are The Steps For ISO Certification? [with Project Plan]

Steps for ISO Certification:

• Learn
• Plan
• Define
• Build
• Launch
• Review
• Assess
• Improve

Here we will present an overview of the steps for ISO certification. Our methodical approach can be applied by any type of organization - large or small.

Who Is This For?

• This is a high-level overview, suitable for top-management

In-House? Or Should We Use A Consultant?

The process is the same. Tasks and responsibilities can be assigned to different people, internal or external, if you follow this plan.

How Long Will It Take?

Anywhere from 3 months to 12 months, depending on:

• The size of your organization
• Your business type, how many procedures you document, and the records that you keep
• Management commitment
• Resources
• If you use a proven Quality Manual Template to help you plan the project and write your documentation

Overview of Steps to Achieve ISO Certification

Learn	Find out about ISO standard (for example, 9001:2015) Top Management buy-in & financial commitment Choose a registrar & define scope Conduct a gap analysis Top Management training & Management review
Plan	Establish an implementation team Develop the implementation plan Identify key processes Involve and communicate with employees Management review
Define	Define the quality policy Communicate the quality policy Define the quality objectives Establish roles and responsibilities Management review
Build	Develop the quality manual Develop the mandatory procedures Develop the operational procedures Select and train internal auditors Management review
Launch	Provide employee system training Implement the quality system Audit the quality system Management review
Review	Begin process auditing Implement system changes Refine the system Management review
Assess	Certification body preliminaries Pre-assessment audit Correct non-conformances & corrective actions Management review Certification day - external audit Surveillance audits
Improve	Maintain and improve the management system

Starting with a good, solid plan is the key to gaining ISO certification quickly and efficiently.

ISO 9001 Implementation

• What are the steps for ISO certification? (Overview)
• How Hard is it to Get ISO 9001 Certification?
• How to Implement ISO 9001 (In 8 Steps)
• ISO 9001 Project Plan
• ISO 9001 Implementation Guide (detailed, 27 Steps)
• How to Apply for ISO 9001 Certification in 5 Simple Steps

 

Updated: 21st Jan 2021
Author: Richard Keen

Richard Keen

Richard is our Compliance Director, responsible for content & product development.
But most importantly he is ISO's biggest fanboy and a true evangelist of the standards.
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