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Frequently Asked Question about ISO 9001

What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is an international standard for the Quality Management System.

What is the latest standard for ISO 9001?

The latest version is ISO 9001 2015.

Who needs to get ISO 9001 certified?

ISO 9001 is a volunteer standard but can be mandated by the customer as a condition for doing business.

What is the benefit of achieving ISO 9001 certification?

Key benefits include: internal process improvements, base lining the business, and meeting customer requirements.

What is the time duration required for a company to achieve ISO 9001 certification?

ISO 9001 certification can be achieved in as little as 90 days depending upon the company commitment.

What are the certification steps?

Please refer to http://accelcert.com/iso9001 for certification steps.

Where can I get help with consulting?

Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for assistance with consulting.

Where can I get help to achieve ISO 9001 certification with a written guarantee?

ISO Accelerate Group offers written guarantee certification services with the condition your company will comply with recommendations. Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information

Where can I get training for ISO 9001?

ISO Accelerate Group offers online, onsite, and customized training. Please visit http://www.accelcert.com for more information.

Where can I get online training and certification?

Quality University provides online training and certification. For more information, please visit www.qualityuniversity.com

Where can I get the cost information for ISO 9001 consulting?

Please contact Accelcert at

1-888-476-9103 for specific quotes.

Key Steps for ISO 9001 Certification

Step 1

Prepare ISO 9001 Implementation
Plan and Detailed Schedule Accelerate & Clients
ACCELERATE
+ Prepare plan for the ISO 9001 Quality System Development
(Accelerate will work with Client)

Step 2

ISO 9001 Gap Assessment ACCELERATE
+ Perform the ISO 9001 Gap Assessment to Identify GAPS between the standard and what exist.
(Accelerate will prepare the report)

Step 3

ISO 9001 Training (Auditors)
ACCELERATE
+ Train the ISO 9001 Internal Auditors and Process Owners to the Standard.
Upon passing the exam, process owner taking training will get qualified as Internal Auditor
and Lead Auditor Accelerate will issue certificate.

Step 4

ISO 9001 Implementation Training
ACCELERATE
+ Train process owners to ISO 9001 Implementation Process.
(Accelerate will perform the activity)
ISO will issue certificate on passing exam.

Step 5

ISO 9001 Quality Policy (Define & Document)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 9001 Quality Policy to internal and external customers.
(Accelerate will prepare Quality Policy working with Client

Step 6

ISO 9001 Quality Objectives
(Define & Document)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 9001 Quality Objective with reference to Quality Policy.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)

Step 7

ISO 9001 Measurement Analysis & Improvement
(Define & Document)
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 9001 Measurement Analysis Process for continuous improvement.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)

Step 8

ISO 9001 Quality Planning (Define & Document)
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 9001 Quality Planning Process.
(Accelerate will prepare working with Client)

Step 9

ISO 9001 Executive Management Training
ACCELERATE
+ Train ISO 9001 Executive Management for the process for Conducting Management Review.
(Accelerate will issue certificate)

Step 10

ISO 9001 Documentation of Data Control
-Development of a consistent
approval process
ACCELERATE
+ Define ISO 9001 Documentation and Data Control Process for development
and Management of Documentation Control System.
(Accelerate will develop, works with Client, which include infrastructure for Documentation Control)

Step 11

ISO 9001 Level I (Quality Manual)
ACCELERATE
+ Prepare ISO 9001 Quality Manual.
Document the Company Policy in the manual for compliance to the standard.
(Accelerate will prepare for Client)

Step 12

ISO 9001 Level II (Standard Operating Procedures)
ACCELERATE
+ Define the ISO 9001 process and the interaction between the processes.
Document each process in compliance with the standard.
(Accelerate will prepare with Client)

Step 13

ISO 9001 Level III (Work Instructions) Draft
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Document the ISO 9001 processes in detail if needed.
(Accelerate will work with Client)

Step 14

ISO 9001 Level I (Quality Manual)
Approval/Sign-Off Client
ACCELERATE
+ Have Top Management sign the ISO 9001 Quality Manual.
(Client works with Accelerate)

Step 15

ISO 9001 Level II (SOP)
Approval/Sign-Off
Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Have all ISO 9001 procedures approved by process owners and concerned functions.
(Client works with Accelerate)

Step 16

ISO 9001 Level III (Work Instructions)
Approval/Sign-Off, Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Have ISO 9001 work instruction signed-off by concerned functions.
(Client works with Accelerate)

Step 17

First ISO 9001 Internal Audit (by qualified Internal Auditors) Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Perform first ISO 9001 Internal Audit. This audit will be conducted by independent Internal Certified Auditors. (Client will perform with support from Accelerate)

Step 18

ISO 9001 Corrective & Preventive Actions, customer, vendor, quality Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 9001 corrective and preventive action for all issues including issues from Internal Audit (STEP 17). (Client will perform with Accelerate)

Step 19

First ISO 9001 Management Review (Performed by Management Rep. & Executive Mgmt.)
ACCELERATE
+ Conduct ISO 9001 Management Review as per Management Review procedures. (Client works with Accelerate)

Step 20

Second ISO 9001 Internal Audit (By Qualified Internal Auditors)
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Perform second ISO 9001 Internal by Certified Internal Auditors (same as STEP 17). (Client works with Accelerate)

Step 21

ISO 9001 Corrective & Preventive Action for 2nd Internal Audit
Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Perform close loop ISO 9001 corrective and preventive action (Same as STEP 18). (Client works with Accelerate)

Step 22

ISO 9001 Second Management Review (By Executive Mgmt.) Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Perform ISO 9001 Management Review as per Management Review Procedure (same as STEP 19).
(Client works with Accelerate)

Step 23

Registrar ISO 9001 Pre-Assessment (Optional Activity) Registrar Client & Accelerate
ACCELERATE
+ Registrar (an independent certifying body) to perform ISO 9001 Pre-Assessment (Accelerate will support)

Step 24

ISO 9001 Corrective & Preventive Actions to registrar finding Accelerate & Client
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 9001 corrective actions (same as STEP 18 & 21) (Client works with Accelerate)

Step 25

Accelerate ISO 9001 Documentation Review
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate Review the complete ISO 9001 system for compliance to standard.

Step 26

Accelerate Assessment for ISO 9001
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate perform ISO 9001 audit for identifying issues to related Implementation.

Step 27

ISO 9001 Corrective & Preventive Actions
ACCELERATE
+ Do close loop ISO 9001 corrective & preventive action for all issues raised (STEP 25 & 26)(Accelerate works with Client)

Step 28

Final ISO 9001 Registration Audit
ACCELERATE
+ Registrar perform the final ISO 9001 Registration Audit. (Accelerate will support)

Step 29

Prepare ISO 9001 action plan for registrar finding
ACCELERATE
+ Submit ISO 9001 Action Plan & close Registrar Findings.. (Accelerate works with Client)

Step 30

Client Certified for ISO 9001
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate Registered Client in Accelerate Database as “ISO 9001 Certified”

Step 31

ISO 9001 Maintaining Upgrade & Training
ACCELERATE
+ Accelerate will provide. (If desired)

Frequently Asked Question about Certification, Consulting and Training

Frequently Asked Question about ISO 9001

Key Steps for ISO 9001 Certification

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