Element · 01
Gap Analysis
Clause-by-clause assessment against the target standard(s) with a prioritised remediation plan.
Specialist PracticeISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 · 27001
ISO Compliance and Readiness
Independent ISO gap analysis, remediation and Stage 1 / Stage 2 readiness — so your certification body finds a mature system, not a rehearsal.
Overview
What is ISO compliance and readiness?
A structured programme that assesses your management system against the target ISO standard(s), closes the gaps, exercises the system through internal audits and management review, and prepares your team and evidence pack for the certification body's Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
We work from a clause-by-clause gap analysis. Findings are prioritised by certification risk, remediated with lightweight documentation and real process change, then exercised in a mock audit before the certification body arrives. You keep the system — we make sure it holds up under audit.
What’s included
Scope you can rely on.
Element · 02
Remediation Support
Documentation, process change and evidence build-out to close identified gaps.
Element · 03
Internal Audit & Mgmt Review
Full internal audit cycle and management review — evidence the certification body requires.
Element · 04
Mock Certification Audit
Independent mock Stage 2 audit rehearsing findings, evidence walks and non-conformance response.
Element · 05
Certification Body Support
Stage 1 and Stage 2 support — auditor liaison, non-conformance response and closure evidence.
Element · 06
Surveillance & Recert
Ongoing readiness for annual surveillance audits, three-year recertification and standard transitions.
Readiness roadmap
From clause gap to certified.
Five phases sequenced so nothing surprises the certification body — and your team walks in confident.
- STEP 01Assess
Clause-by-clause gap analysis and prioritised remediation plan.
- STEP 02Remediate
Close gaps with lightweight documentation and real process change.
- STEP 03Exercise
Run internal audits and management review — real evidence, not templates.
- STEP 04Rehearse
Independent mock Stage 2 audit before the certification body arrives.
- STEP 05Certify
Stage 1 and Stage 2 support and non-conformance closure with the CB.
Business outcomes
Where the value lands.
- Certification-body audits with zero major non-conformances.
- A management system your teams actually use — not shelfware.
- Multi-standard integration on a single audit cycle.
- Sustained readiness for annual surveillance and recertification.
What you receive
Deliverables
- 01Clause-by-clause gap analysis report
- 02Prioritised remediation plan
- 03Updated policies, procedures and records
- 04Internal audit and management review evidence
- 05Mock Stage 2 audit report
- 06Certification body Stage 1 & 2 evidence pack
Aligned to
ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 27001ISO 13485AS9100IATF 16949API Q1 / Q2
FAQ
Common questions.
Delivered across North America, with India and the UAE coming soon.
Which ISO standards do you cover?
Primary: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) and ISO 27001 (information security). Sector: AS9100 (aerospace), IATF 16949 (automotive), ISO 13485 (medical devices) and API Q1/Q2 (oil & gas). Integrated multi-standard readiness is also supported.
How long does ISO certification readiness take?
Typical timelines are 2 to 6 months. A single-site organisation with existing documentation can often reach Stage 2 in 2 to 3 months; a multi-site organisation adding a new standard usually needs 4 to 6.
Do you become our certification body?
No. Certification bodies must be independent of the consultants who prepared the system — that separation is required by ISO 17021. We prepare you; an accredited certification body issues the certificate.
What is the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits?
Stage 1 is a documentation and readiness review by the certification body — is the system designed correctly and ready to be audited? Stage 2 is the on-site conformance audit — is the system actually operating and effective? Both must be passed to earn certification.
Which regions do you cover?
We deliver ISO readiness across North America from our Mississauga (Ontario) and Austin (Texas) offices, with additional coverage in India and the UAE coming soon.
Get in touch
Book a Gap AnalysisTargeting ISO certification this year?
Send us your target standard and current state — we'll return a clause-level gap and readiness plan within one business day.