For organizations: For individuals:
1. Implement the management system 1. Participate in the training course
2. Perform internal audit and reviews 2. Register for the certification exam
3. Select preferred certification body 3. Sit for the certification exam
4. Perform a pre-assessment audit (optional) 4. Apply for the certification scheme upon successful
completion
5. Perform the stage 1 audit 5. Obtain certification
6. Perform the stage 2 audit (on-site)
7. Perform a follow-up audit (optional)
8. Register the certification
9. Assure continual improvement by conducting
surveillance audits