CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Cognicert helps organisations demonstrate that their management systems meet defined requirements and helps professionals make assessed competence visible, credible and verifiable.
Certification is a structured, evidence-based decision that defined requirements have been met. It gives employers, clients, regulators and other interested parties a clearer basis for trust.
A credible certification process uses defined criteria, competent evaluation and an impartial decision. It is different from a certificate of attendance, which confirms participation but does not necessarily confirm competence or conformity.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 provides the requirements for third-party bodies that audit and certify management systems. This simplified flow shows the main client journey; scheme-specific rules and the applicable management-system standard may add further requirements.
Certification is maintained, not simply awarded. Surveillance audits take place during the cycle, while special audits, suspension, withdrawal or scope reduction may apply when circumstances require them.
Official ISO/IEC 17021-1 overview →Answers the question: Does the organisation’s management system conform to the selected standard and operate within the stated scope?
Answers the question: Has this person demonstrated the competence required by a defined professional certification scheme?
The exact assessment method depends on the scheme and scope, but the underlying journey should remain transparent.
We clarify what is being certified, the applicable requirements and the evidence that will be needed.
The applicant reviews the requirements, completes the application and prepares the relevant people, processes or competence evidence.
Competent assessors evaluate conformity through the appropriate combination of document review, examination, interview or audit.
The certification decision is made against defined criteria, separately from the activity used to prepare or assess the applicant.
Certification remains subject to its scheme rules, validity period and any required surveillance, renewal, suspension or withdrawal controls.
A certificate is most useful when its authenticity, scope and current standing can be checked. Cognicert’s public verification services help interested parties confirm whether a professional credential is valid and identify credentials that have been suspended or withdrawn.
Build the knowledge and practical capability needed to implement, audit and improve management systems.
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