Getting certified

Answer:

Since you did't stated against what standard you want to get certified, I assume you've meant ISO 9001. In order to get certified, you need to implement the standard first and there are some similar steps for every management system standard.

First step in implementation is to conduct a gap analysis to determine to what level your company is already compliant with the standard and what needs to be done to achieve full compliance. Here you can find our free GAP analysis tool https://advisera.com/9001academy/iso-9001-gap-analysis-tool/

Once you determine what needs to be done, you should develop a project plan for the implementation to define what activities needs to be taken, what documents need to be produced as well as responsibilities and deadlines. Here you can find free Project Plan for ISO 9001 Implementation https://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/project-plan-for-iso-9001-implementation-ms-word

Then you can start implementing requirements of the standard and when everything is finished, you should conduct internal audit and management review to make sure that your Quality Management System is compliant with the standard.

Finally, you will be ready to hire certification body that will come to your company, conduct the audit and issue you the certificate. For more information about the implementation and certification, see: Checklist of ISO 9001 implementation & certification steps https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/checklist-of-iso-9001-implementation-certification-steps/