What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is the international benchmark standard for quality management. It defines the requirements of a quality management system (QMS): consistently satisfying customers and continuously improving. It is the most widely adopted management standard in the world, across all sectors. The Foundation certification attests understanding of its principles and requirements.
It is a valuable basis for any organisation structuring its quality approach.
Who is ISO 9001 Foundation for?
The certification is for anyone involved in quality or process improvement.
- Quality leads and facilitators
- Process and operations leads
- Internal auditors
- Anyone involved in a quality certification process
Prerequisites
The Foundation level is open to all, with no prerequisite. Advanced levels (Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor) then allow you to set up or audit a quality management system.
The ISO 9001 Foundation exam
The exam is taken online with proctoring through the certifying body (PECB). It validates understanding of the standard's principles and requirements. It is not a Pearson VUE exam.
The precise conditions are set by the certifying body, which remains the authoritative source.
How much does ISO 9001 Foundation cost?
The cost includes the preparation training and the exam fee. At Atypix, the training price depends on the country of enrolment:
| Senegal | F CFA 466,100 |
| Benin | F CFA 466,100 |
Price of the training and support. The examination fee paid to PMI is invoiced separately.
How to prepare with Atypix
Atypix prepares candidates for ISO 9001 Foundation with official material, bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely. As the exam is online, no travel is needed.
- Training with official material
- Bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely
- Online proctored exam
- Pathway to Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor
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- Do I need experience for ISO 9001 Foundation?
- No. The Foundation level is open to all, with no prerequisite. It validates understanding of the standard's principles.
- Is the ISO 9001 exam taken at the Dakar Pearson VUE centre?
- No. The exam is taken online with proctoring through the certifying body (PECB). Preparation takes place with Atypix in Dakar, Cotonou or remotely.
- How does ISO 9001 help a career?
- It attests your mastery of quality management, a skill sought after across all sectors. It is also the basis before the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor levels.
- Are there advanced levels?
- Yes. Beyond Foundation, the Lead Implementer (setting up a QMS) and Lead Auditor (auditing a QMS) levels are more demanding and more operational.
- Is ISO 9001 internationally recognised?
- Yes. It is the most widely adopted quality management standard in the world, recognised everywhere, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.