1. Training Objectives

This training aims to:

• Analyze the requirements for certification bodies in accordance with ISO/IEC 17065:2012.
• Understand the interrelation of ISO management systems and conformity assessment standards.
• Explain accreditation, conformity assessment, and certification of products, processes, and services.
• Provide insights into the internal structure and management system of certification bodies.
• Explain the role of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in certification body operations.
• Evaluate the principles of objectivity, impartiality, confidentiality, and fairness in establishing a stable and sustainable certification body.
  
  

2. Target Audience

This training is designed for:

• Certification and accreditation professionals.
• Personnel working in ISO/IEC 17065:2012-compliant certification bodies.
• Individuals collaborating with accreditation bodies.
• Experts in product, process, and service certification.
  
  

3. Training Program (Topics Covered):

1. Introduction
2. Overview of ISO and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
3. Concepts of Accreditation, Certification, and Conformity Assessment
4. International Aspects of Product, Process, and Service Certification
5. Understanding Accreditation and Certification Processes
6. Introduction to ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Standard
7. Scope, Vision, and Objectives of Accreditation under ISO/IEC 17065:2012
8. Defining Certification Scope and Application within Organizations
9. Legal Agreements with Clients for Certification of Products, Processes, and Services
10. Impartiality Methods and Approaches in Certification Processes
    
    

Confidentiality and Data Protection in Certification Activities
Review of Other ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Clauses and Requirements