How Much Will It Cost To Become Certified To ISO 9001?
Good question, unfortunately, there is no simple answer. How much it costs depends on a lot of factors. It depends on how long you take to develop your quality management system, how many people are involved, whether you hire outside consultants or not, and how much your registrar charges.
So instead of trying to give a simple answer, let’s try to construct your own answer. One approach is to start with a Gap Analysis if you have already developed a QMS. A Gap Analysis will tell you what steps you need to take to upgrade or develop your quality management system (QMS). Once you know what needs to be done, you can figure out how long the work should take, who should do it, and how much it should cost. With this kind of information, you can plan your system development project and prepare a budget.
A good business management consulting firm can help organize and prepare an organization for ISO 9001 certification. There are many options and price structures available today, but you will need to determine what is right for your organization based on your size and culture. The more you do for yourself, the lower the upfront costs can potentially be. But unless you have someone who understands the standard and can implement it, you may end up spending more than you bargained for.
