Becoming “certified”, what does that mean? According to Dictionary.com, certified means “1. having or proved by a certificate 2. guaranteed; reliably endorsed:” with certificate meaning:
“1. a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something…”
All that is to say that receiving a certificate, or becoming certified/receiving certification, shows that you or your organization has achieved a status or “truth of something” or in plain language, has worked to obtain more knowledge of a particular subject can shows competence and understanding in said subject. Taking this as a high level view of certification, it sounds like a substantial way to enhance your business and it’s practices. But, if you’re still looking for more reasons or benefits of ISO certification, we have 10 Reasons to Become Certified (and choose DQS) to help you decide if it’s a good choice for your organization:
This list applies to most certifications, and they relate to processes and internal functions of an organization. ISO 9001 certification works with overall quality management, while ISO 50001 is specific to energy management, or ISO 45001 for occupational safety – these reasons apply to these standards and more.
Let’s look at reason #10 specifically: Work with experienced staff and auditors to get a 3rd party verifications of systems and find out the true state of your management system. DQS is here to support your certification goals from when you first interact with us by downloading a White Paper to your re-certification date – we are your partners in your journey. Whether you’re just starting off on your certification journey to looking for a CB to conduct an ESG Verification Audit, DQS has the experienced professionals to get you started.
Ready to talk to someone about next steps, or just get more information? Contact our Sales Department at sales.us@dqs.de or use the button below to speak to get connected. If you’re looking for additional training to get you ready for the next step, DQS Academy has courses to get you on the path towards certification. DQS Academy has training such as ISO 9001 Executive Overview, ISO 27001 Upgrade Workshop, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, and more. Visit the DQS Academy Training and Courses page to view current offerings.
No matter which certification you choose, DQS is ready to become your partner in the journey.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in American Studies. She uses her diverse experience in development, administration, and more to provide engaging content and information for those pursuing continuous growth in their businesses with certifications and training.
