Navigate Your Final Audit with an Expert in Your Corner
You’ve done the hard work of building your management system. Now comes the final test: the formal certification audit. This stage can be intimidating, and how you present your evidence and interact with the auditor can significantly impact the outcome. Our Certification Audit Support service provides you with an expert guide to navigate this final phase. We act as your liaison, your coach, and your advocate, ensuring the audit runs smoothly and you achieve the certification you’ve worked for.
Our Audit Support Process
We provide comprehensive support before, during, and after the external audit.
Our Audit Support Process
We provide comprehensive support before, during, and after the external audit.
Pre-Audit: Final Readiness Review
In the weeks leading up to the audit, we perform a final review of your evidence, conduct mock interviews with key personnel, and ensure all documentation is organized and ready for presentation. We prepare a "battle room" for the audit.
During-Audit: Direct Support & Liaison
Our expert will be with you (either on-site or remotely) during the entire audit. We help interpret auditor requests, locate evidence quickly, clarify questions, and ensure your team presents information accurately and confidently.
During-Audit: Finding Management
If the auditor identifies a potential non-conformity, we are there to facilitate the discussion, provide context, and help formulate an immediate and acceptable response or corrective action plan.
Remediation & Follow-up
Post-Audit: If any non-conformities are formally raised, we provide immediate support to develop and implement a corrective action plan to satisfy the auditor and secure your certification.
Key Deliverables & Outcomes
A Smooth, Well-Managed Audit Process
We manage the logistics and communication, allowing your team to focus on answering questions accurately rather than stressing about the process.
Increased Team Confidence
Your staff will feel more prepared and confident engaging with the auditor, knowing they have an expert to back them up.
Faster Resolution of Issues
Our experience allows us to quickly understand and address auditor concerns, preventing minor issues from becoming major findings.
The Highest Likelihood of Certification Success
By professionally managing the process and interactions, we maximize your chances of a successful audit with zero or minimal non-conformities.
Who is This Service For?
- Organizations facing their very first Stage 1 or Stage 2 certification audit.
- Companies that want to ensure their significant investment in compliance readiness pays off.
- Teams that are nervous about the audit process and want an experienced guide by their side.
- Businesses that want to minimize the disruption and time commitment required from their internal staff during the audit week.
F.A.Q.
The auditor must speak directly with your team members, but we facilitate the entire process. We act as a translator, a coach, and a project manager to ensure the right person answers the right question with the right evidence.
While no one can guarantee certification, our service dramatically increases the probability of a successful outcome and a smooth process by ensuring you are exceptionally well-prepared.
No, It can be remote, mirroring the format of your certification audit. We recommend having our support in the same format as the audit itself.
No. Certificates are issued solely by accredited certification bodies; we coordinate preparation and support.
Yes. We shortlist options based on scope, geography, cost, sector experience, and availability.
ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, ISO 22000, SOC 2 facilitation, HIPAA alignment, and related frameworks.
Make certification smooth and successful.
You’re at the finish line. Let us guide you across it. Get expert support for your certification audit. Partner with iB49.