ISO 9001 certification is a crucial accreditation for companies wishing to enhance the quality of their products and operations. However, to obtain this, a certain amount of training is required first. The general length of training for this certification varies according to various ISO 9001-certified experts in Pakistan.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how long it takes to train for 9001 accreditation and the different factors affecting its duration.
How long is ISO 9001 Certification training?
Having employees who have received training in the principles and application of the relevant standard is one of the essential requirements for obtaining ISO 9001 certification. It ensures that all the staff completely comprehends various requirements under it and know how to effectively put them into practice to succeed.
So how long does the training for ISO 9001 accreditation take? It depends on a number of important elements including
- Company size
- The existing level of knowledge regarding 9001 in the company
- the methodology used by the training provider to train staff
Generally, Training time for organizationsto become ISO 9001 certified can take anywhere from a couple of days to many weeks or months. For most companies, it is 3-6 months long including the introduction and implementation training programs. But again it depends on the existing information level in the company about the certification.
The further breakdown of common 9001 training programs and their length is as follows:
- Initial/Introductory training: These are the basic pieces of training where participants receive an overview of overall quality standard requirements, their importance, and procedures to implement them. These courses last for 1-2 days and are delivered by various ISO consultants in Pakistan like Vanguard. These are recommended for companies that are starting from scratch and have no previous knowledge of 9001 accreditations.
- Execution Training: It is the detailed training phase which takes the majority of time i.e. several weeks or months. Here, the company works to develop its QMS based on knowledge received in the initial training course. Thus, here workers are taught to effectively implement and maintain the developed QMS so that companies can successfully obtain ISO certification after passing the audit.
Organizations with already established knowledge may not need to go through initial training and hence can achieve the certification faster.
Keep in mind that it’s an organizational certification. That means the whole company rather than individuals are certified against it. However, individuals can get lead auditor certification against ISO 9001 which equips them with the individual skillset to evaluate and audit companies against global quality standards. Several ISO 9001 Certified experts in Pakistan often have this audit certification. Such training courses for individuals last for 4-5 days and consist of various classroom lectures and exams.
To conclude, as a framework for quality management, ISO 9001 enables companies to continue to deliver goods and services that satisfy consumers and legal requisites. However, obtaining this certification requires training for up to 6 months.
If you’re looking to connect with ISO consultants in Pakistan to deliver such training courses in your organization, reach out to Vanguard Consulting. We are professional ISO training consultants and adept in knowledge of different ISO standards and certifications.