The Steps To ISO 9001 Accreditation

When you start researching the process to attain ISO 9001 accreditation, lots of complex systems and principles are discussed.  The actual process of achieving your ISO 9001 accreditation can seem daunting but an excellent and supportive certification body will really help throughout the whole process.  On our website, you can find cert iv in accounting training also.

The steps show clearly the process and break it down into sizable parts easily achieved.

Choose your certification body.  There are many bodies out there to choose from, ensure they are qualified, have experience in your industry (though not necessary, it makes for an easier transition), and outline the time involved in the whole process so you know up front what is included in your investment.  It will be important to meet with the team of assessors and auditors at this time as well, to assess their suitability and level of experience.
An initial pre audit of your systems will take place to see exactly where you fit with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System to begin with.  This will highlight any flaws or exclusions of your management system against the ISO 9001 certification, and give you a good understanding of how much work there is ahead to gain the ISO 9001 accreditation.
The formal audit begins with documents and key system elements evaluated and any non-conformance reported.  Interviews are conducted with key employees, and work practices and records are examined.  Spot checks are performed to ensure the system and action plans have been implemented.
ISO 9001 Certificate will be presented upon successful audit.  This certificate is valid for three years and your auditor will make further spot checks during the three years to ensure your company remain compliant.
Every three years your company can continue with your ISO 9001 accreditation to remain current and maintain the high standards established by the accreditation.

If you are still overwhelmed with the whole of obtaining your ISO 9001 certificate, some ISO 9001 certificates offer training courses for management and staff.  The courses range from seeking to implementing a management system, or a general awareness of the standard.  There are more complex training courses on auditing your own system.  Other courses include a Diploma of Quality Auditing to Introduction to Quality Management Systems.  Some courses can be tailored depending on your company’s requirements. We also offer amazing online accounting courses for all needs.