Certifying competence in ISO standards and management systems. Rigorous, impartial, and transparent
QA Assessor is an independent Personnel Certification Body (PCB) whose processes are designed in alignment with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 for management system professionals. Our certification processes are self-declared as aligned with this standard, reflecting a structured framework for competence evaluation, examination development, and impartial decision-making. The scheme is designed to support consistency, fairness, and credibility in assessing professionals across various ISO disciplines.
QA Assessor certifies individuals in auditing, implementing, and managing ISO management systems through rigorous, impartial, and transparent assessment processes. Our certification portfolio covers ten ISO standards and five progressive certification levels, enabling professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and practical competence at different stages of their careers.
QA Assessor does not hold approval from a National Accreditation Body (NAB) under ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
QA Assessor certifies professionals across the full spectrum of internationally recognised management system standards.
Each certification standard offers five progressive personnel certification levels to support career development in management systems.
Foundational knowledge of the ISO standard and its clause structure.
Awareness-level competence to support management system activities.
Competence to plan, perform, and report internal audits per ISO 19011.
Competence to design, implement, operate, and improve a management system.
Advanced competence to lead audit programmes and audit teams.
Certification decisions are based solely on objective evidence of competence, without commercial, financial, or political influence.
An Impartiality Committee with balanced stakeholder representation monitors threats to impartiality and advises the Board.
Training and certification functions are structurally and operationally separated; trainers do not make certification decisions.
No individual's remuneration is linked to the number of certifications granted, ensuring complete independence.
QA Assessor operates a documented certification process aligned with ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
Submit your application online with required documentation.
Our team reviews your eligibility criteria and prerequisites.
Schedule your examination at a convenient date and location.
Sit your proctored examination, online or at a test centre.
Independent marking and moderation of your assessment.
An independent certification decision based on objective evidence.
Receive your digital certificate with a unique scheme code.
Your certification appears in our publicly searchable registry.
Maintain your certification through ongoing CPD activities.
Stay informed about updates to ISO management system standards and QA Assessor certification developments.
QA Assessor now offers personnel certification for ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems, covering Foundation through Lead Auditor levels.
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Foundation and Associate level exams are fully available online, with proctored remote assessment ensuring assessment integrity.
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Certified professionals are reminded to maintain their CPD logs. Recertification applications should be submitted before certificate expiry.
View Handbook →Demonstrate your competence in ISO management systems with a QA Assessor personnel certification.
