Time for implementation

Answer:
The duration of implementation depends primarily on the size of the organization, for example:
Smaller organizations (up to 50 employees) usually implement the standard in less than 8 months. 

Mid-size organizations (up to 500 employees) usually implement the standard in 8 to 12 months. 

Large organizations (500 employees and more) – implementation usually lasts 12 to 15 months.
Beware of companies that drag such projects on for too long (e.g., small companies for more than 12 months) usually never finish the project. 


Start your project with an initial training about ISO 9001:2015, then perform a Gap Analysis in order to determine what needs to be done, with that you can prepare a Project Plan to drive your implementation.

The following material will provide you information about implementing a QMS:
- ISO 9001 – How long does it take to implement an ISO 9001-based QMS? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/07/05/how-long-does-it-take-to-implement-an-iso-9001-based-qms/
- Free ISO 9001:2015 Gap Analysis Tool - https://advisera.com/9001academy/iso-9001-gap-analysis-tool/
- ISO 9001 Implementation Duration Calculator - https://advisera.com/9001academy/iso-9001-duration-calculator/
- ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/ -
- book - Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples - https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/