ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Compliant

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Certifying competence in ISO standards and management systems. Rigorous, impartial, and transparent - fully compliant with ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

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40Certification Schemes
10ISO Standards
5Competency Levels
QA Assessor
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 14001 Environmental
ISO 45001 OH&S
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security
ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management
About Us

About QA Assessor Certification Body

QA Assessor is an independent personnel certification body (PCB) operating in compliance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 for management system professionals. The certification body functions in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.

We certify individuals in auditing, implementing, and managing ISO management systems through rigorous, impartial, and transparent assessment processes across 10 standards and 5 levels.

Certification Scope

10 ISO Management System Standards

QA Assessor certifies professionals across the full spectrum of internationally recognised management system standards.

Quality Management
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Environmental Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
OH&S Management
ISO 45001
OH&S Management
Energy Management
ISO 50001
Energy Management
Information Security
ISO/IEC 27001
Information Security
AI Management
ISO/IEC 42001
AI Management
Business Continuity
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
Medical Devices QMS
ISO 13485
Medical Devices QMS
Food Safety Management
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management
Anti-Bribery Management
ISO 37001
Anti-Bribery Management
Professional Levels

Five Levels of Professional Certification

Each certification standard offers five progressive personnel certification levels to support career development in management systems.

Foundation Level
01
Foundation

Foundational knowledge of the ISO standard and its clause structure.

Associate Level
02
Associate

Awareness-level competence to support management system activities.

Internal Auditor Level
03
Internal Auditor

Competence to plan, perform, and report internal audits per ISO 19011.

Implementer Level
04
Implementer

Competence to design, implement, operate, and improve a management system.

Lead Auditor Level
05
Lead Auditor

Advanced competence to lead audit programmes and audit teams.

Our Commitment

Impartial, Independent Certification Decisions

Objective Evidence Based

Objective Evidence Based

Certification decisions are based solely on objective evidence of competence, without commercial, financial, or political influence.

Impartiality Committee

Impartiality Committee

An Impartiality Committee with balanced stakeholder representation monitors threats to impartiality and advises the Board.

Structural Separation

Structural Separation

Training and certification functions are structurally and operationally separated; trainers do not make certification decisions.

No Conflicts of Interest

No Conflicts of Interest

No individual's remuneration is linked to the number of certifications granted, ensuring complete independence.

Process

Certification in 9 Steps

QA Assessor operates a documented certification process aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

1

Application Submission

Submit your application online with required documentation.

2

Eligibility Review

Our team reviews your eligibility criteria and prerequisites.

3

Exam Scheduling

Schedule your examination at a convenient date and location.

4

Examination

Sit your proctored examination, online or at a test centre.

5

Marking & Moderation

Independent marking and moderation of your assessment.

6

Certification Decision

An independent certification decision based on objective evidence.

7

Certificate Issuance

Receive your digital certificate with a unique scheme code.

8

Public Registry

Your certification appears in our publicly searchable registry.

9

CPD & Recertification

Maintain your certification through ongoing CPD activities.

Latest Updates

ISO Standards & Certification News

Stay informed about updates to ISO management system standards and QA Assessor certification developments.

AI Management Certification
Certification News

ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Certification Now Available

QA Assessor now offers personnel certification for ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems, covering Foundation through Lead Auditor levels.

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Online Examination
Process Update

Online Examination Now Available for All Levels

Foundation and Associate level exams are fully available online, with proctored remote assessment ensuring assessment integrity.

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CPD Recertification
Reminder

CPD Requirements & Recertification Reminders

Certified professionals are reminded to maintain their CPD logs. Recertification applications should be submitted before certificate expiry.

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Ready to Get Certified?

Demonstrate your competence in ISO management systems with a QA Assessor personnel certification.