ISO Certification Process | Accredify Global

ISO Certification

At Accredify Global, we simplify the ISO certification process for businesses across 95 countries, offering support in multiple languages. As a leading ISO certification body based in Dallas, TX, we ensure a seamless, transparent, and efficient certification experience, helping organizations meet international standards and enhance credibility.

Why does the Education sector need ISO Certification?

Education is a fundamental need for all learners in the world. It is one of the most competitive sectors in the world. All the learners in the world want a quality-based education system for their holistic development.

So, any educational organization needs to achieve ISO Certification to ensure the learners that they will get the expected quality-based education with effective and efficient processes. ISO Certifications will give you the confidence in delivering educational services that meet the requirements of the standard.

Therefore, ISO Certification for the Education Industry is highly needed.

Selecting the type of ISO certification

The first step at achieving the certification is by making yourself aware about the standards that are suitable for your management system. Some of the common standards are given below:

• ✅ ISO 9001 - Quality Management System (QMS)
• ✅ ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System (EMS)
• ✅ ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management (OHSM)
• ✅ ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• ✅ ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
• ✅ ISO 50001 - Energy Management System
• ✅ ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• ✅ ISO/IEC 20000-1 - IT Service Management Systems (ITSMS)
• ✅ More ..

Choose an ISO Certification Body

Once you have implemented the ISO standard for your management system, you must select a certification body to conduct the audit and certify your management system. ISO just publishes the standards, an external certification body with relevant accreditation is entitled to issue the certificate. One of the most reputed IAS-IAF and UAF accredited certification bodies, Accredify is recognized for its vast pool of expert auditors who analyse your documents comprehensively and award you with the required certificate.

Step-by-Step ISO Certification Process

1. ✔ Application Submission & Contract Review
   • Businesses initiate the ISO certification process by submitting an application with essential company details.
   • Our expert team reviews the application to ensure compliance with ISO standards and finalizes a contractual agreement with the client.
   • A detailed quotation and legal agreement are provided for approval, ensuring a smooth and transparent certification journey.
2. ✔ Legal Document Signature & Quotation / Invoice Processing
   • Based upon the contract review, Client are required to sign the legal agreement with the marketing team.
   • The Accounts team generates and shares the invoice to the client to collect certification fees.
3. ✔ Audit Planning & Confirmation
   • The planning team schedules the Audit date, confirms it with both the client and auditor, and shares the audit release to secure final confirmation from both parties.
   • Detailed audit plan is created by Lead auditor and shared with the client.
4. ✔ Stage-I Audit : Documentation Review & Audit Report
   • Our expert auditors review the organization's policies, procedures, and preparedness for certification.
   • A site visit is conducted (if required) to verify compliance with the ISO standard.
   • A Stage 1 audit report is generated, and any non-conformities (NCs) are documented.
5. ✔ Stage 2 Audit – Implementation & Compliance Verification
   • Auditors assess the implementation of the ISO standard within the organization.
   • A comprehensive on-site evaluation is conducted to verify compliance.
   • The Stage 2 audit report is prepared, and final NCs (if any) are documented.
6. ✔ Final Review & Certification Decision
   • The Quality Team reviews the audit findings.
   • The Decision-Making Team approves the issuance of the ISO certificate upon successful audit completion.
7. ✔ Certification Issuance & Database Update
   • Once approved, the ISO certificate is issued to the client.
   • The company details are updated in our global certification database.
8. ✔ Surveillance Audits & Recertification
   • Annual surveillance audits ensure continued compliance.
   • Recertification is required every 3 years to maintain ISO compliance.

Why Choose Accredify Global for ISO Certification?

• ✅ Accredited & Trusted – Recognized certification body with IAS-IAF & UAF accreditation.
• ✅ Global Reach – Supporting businesses in 95+ countries with multi-language assistance.
• ✅ Industry-Specific Expertise – Serving manufacturing, healthcare, IT, construction, and more.
• ✅ Seamless Certification Process – Hassle-free audits with expert guidance at every step.