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Project Checklist for ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Commented [AG1]: See this article: 6 key benefits of ISO
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Implementation phases Tasks Done http://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/six-key-
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Obtain management Research which benefits of ISO 9001:2015 would be applicable Commented [AG2]: See this article: How to get
support to your company. management buy-in before ISO 9001 implementation:
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management-buy-iso-9001/
Present the benefits to the management and get their
commitment. Commented [AG3]: See this white paper: Implementing
ISO 9001 with a consultant vs. DIY approach:
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Get formal approval for the project. lementing-iso-9001-with-a-consultant-vs-diy-approach

Commented [AG4]: See ISO 9001 Toolkits Product tour:

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Establish your project Decide whether you are going to use consultants or you will be
using documentation templates.
Commented [AG5]: See this information: ISO 9001: What
is it, how does it work and why use it?
Purchase the ISO 9001:2015 standard. https://advisera.com/9001academy/what-is-iso-9001/

Educate your project team. Commented [AG6]: See this helpful Project Plan for ISO
9001:2015 implementation:
http://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/proj
Write the project plan, including the definition of the project ect-plan-for-iso-9001-implementation-ms-powerpoint
manager, project team, project sponsor, required resources,
Commented [AG7]: See this article: How to identify the
and milestones. context of the organization:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
Define which stakeholders need to be informed about each o-identify-the-context-of-the-organization-in-iso-90012015/
step in the project. Commented [AG8]: See this article: How to identify the
context of the organization:
Organize kick-off meeting. https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
o-identify-the-context-of-the-organization-in-iso-90012015/
Commented [AG9]: See this article: How to include
statutory and regulatory requirements in your QMS:
Identify requirements Determine the context of the organization. https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2017/02/14/how-
to-include-statutory-and-regulatory-requirements-in-your-q
Identify interested parties. ms/
Commented [AG10]: See this article: How to address
Identify the requirements of interested parties. risks and opportunities in ISO 9001:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/06/21/how-
to-address-risks-and-opportunities-in-iso-9001/
Identify applicable legal requirements.
Commented [AG11]: See this article: How to determine
Identify Risks and Opportunities of the QMS. the scope of the QMS according to ISO 9001:2015:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
o-define-the-scope-of-the-qms-according-to-iso-90012015/

Commented [AG12]: See this article: How to write a good

Define the scope, Write the QMS Scope Document.
quality policy:
management https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2014/03/25/write
commitment, and Write the Quality Policy. -good-quality-policy/
responsibilities Commented [AG13]: See this article: How to write good
Decide on the Quality Objectives. quality objectives
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
o-write-good-quality-objectives/
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Commented [AG14]: See this article: Checklist of

Mandatory Documentation Required by ISO 9001:2015
Define processes and Identify all processes and procedures necessary for the QMS. http://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/che
procedures cklist-of-mandatory-documentation-required-by-iso-900120
Write the procedure for Document Control. 15
Commented [AG15]: See this article: How to structure
Write the procedure for Internal Audit. Quality Management System documentation:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
o-structure-quality-management-system-documentation/
Write the procedure for Monitoring of Customer Satisfaction.
Commented [AG16]: See this article: 13 steps for ISO
Write the procedure for corrective action. 9001 Internal Auditing using ISO 19001:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/13-ste
ps-for-iso-9001-internal-auditing-using-iso-19011/
Commented [AG17]: See this article: Analysis of
Implement processes, Implement all the processes, procedures, and controls defined measuring and monitoring requirements in ISO 9001:2015:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2014/07/01/main
procedures, and for the QMS. -elements-handling-customer-satisfaction-iso-9001/
controls
Maintain records of implementation. Commented [AG18]: See this article: How to proceed
once a QMS corrective action is defined:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/09/20/how-
to-proceed-once-qms-corrective-action-is-defined/

Perform training and Perform training for all employees who lack required skills.
Commented [AG19]: See this book: Preparations for the
awareness programs ISO implementation project: A plain English guide
Perform awareness programs for all employees and third https://advisera.com/books/preparations-for-the-iso-imple
parties that have a role in your QMS. mentation-project-a-plain-english-guide/
Commented [AG20]: See this course: ISO 9001:2015
Foundations Course
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Choose a certification Obtain proposals from several certification bodies. ions-course/
body
Select the certification body. Commented [AG21]: See this article: How to ensure
competence and awareness in ISO 9001:2015:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-t
o-ensure-competence-and-awareness-in-iso-90012015/
Operate the QMS Maintain all the records required by your own policies and
procedures. Commented [AG22]: See this checklist: List of
questions to ask an ISO 14001 certification body:
http://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/li
Perform corrective actions as needed. st-of-questions-to-ask-an-iso-9001-certification-body
Commented [AG23]: See this book: Discover ISO
Make sure you monitor all your systems. 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples
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Measure if you have achieved the objectives set for your QMS. h-practical-examples/
Commented [AG24]: See this article: Analysis and
monitoring requirements in ISO 9001:2015:
...
https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/analysi
Develop the audit program.
Commented [AG25]: See this article: How to create a
checklist for an ISO 9001 internal audit for your QMS:
Perform internal audit Perform internal audit(s). https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/07/12/how-...
Commented [AG26]: See this online training: ISO
Write an internal audit report. 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Course: ...
Commented [AG27]: See this book: ISO internal audit: a
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Perform corrective actions.

Perform management review. Commented [AG28]: See this article: How to make
management review more useful in the QMS:
Perform management Maintain records from management review. https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2014/01/21/make
review -management-review-useful-qms/
Perform corrective actions.

Ensure continual improvement. Commented [AG29]: See this article: How to use quality
control tools to improve your QMS:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2017/04/18/how-
to-use-quality-control-tools-to-improve-your-qms/
Perform Stage 1 certification audit.
Commented [AG30]: See this article: How to prepare
Certification audit Perform Stage 2 certification audit. your company for the ISO 9001 certification audit
http://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/05/03/how-t
o-prepare-your-company-for-the-iso-9001-certification-audi
Conduct surveillance visits. t/

Commented [AG31]: See this article: How to deal with

For all the documents needed to implement the standard, check out this ISO 9001:2015
Documentation Toolkit.
nonconformities in an ISO 9001 certification audit:
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2015/06/09/how-
to-deal-with-nonconformities-in-an-iso-9001-certification-a
udit/
Commented [AG32]: See this article: What is an 9001
surveillance audit?
https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/10/18/what
-is-an-iso-9001-surveillance-audit/

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