Steps to Certification
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Gain awareness - Learn about the applicable standard
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Develop understanding - Learn the meaning of each
element
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Analyze the present system - Perform internal audits
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Modify the present system - Make any required changes
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Document the system - Describe the system in writing
(as required) with manuals, procedures, instructions, and the means
to fit the needs of your organization
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Apply for certification - Select a registrar. Consider
knowledge, experience and personal traits
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Review documents - Registrar reviews policies, procedures,
work instructions, forms, etc.
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Pre-assess the system - Conduct a "mini-audit" of
the system to identify major obstacles
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Assess the system - Audit the complete system to
measure understanding, documentation, implementation, and effectiveness
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Make required improvements - Correct nonconformities
found during the audit
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Obtain certification - Announce your special status
to the world
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Maintain/Improve the system. - Implement continual
improvement through surveillance and improvement, followed by more
surveillance and improvement
The future belongs to the prepared. Let SQA be a part
of your strategic and tactical plans for the future. Prepare by developing
a management system that meets the requirements of internationally-accepted
standards. Then execute, maintain, and improve your system by becoming
certified.
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