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SA 8000 Social Accountability

SA 8000 is an international certification standard that encourages organizations to develop, maintain and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace.

Since its creation in 1989, the Social Accountability International (SAI) organization, an affiliate of the Council on Economic Priorities, is viewed as the most globally accepted independent workplace standard. The SA 8000 standard can be applied to any company, of any size, worldwide.

SA 8000 certification addresses issues including forced and child labor, occupational health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, and management systems.

As well as setting workplace standards worldwide, SA 8000 also embraces existing international agreements, including conventions from the International Labor Organization, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Adopting SA 8000 certification means an organization must consider the social impact of their operations in addition to the conditions under which their employees, partners and suppliers operate. It can be applied to any company, of any size, worldwide. Certifying your organization against SA 8000 with QAQC will help you develop and improve social accountability across your operations. Working with our experienced auditors to implement the most globally accepted workplace standard demonstrates social accountability when bidding for contracts and expanding your organization.

BENEFITS OF SA 8000 CERTIFICATION STANDARD

Proves your commitment to social accountability and to treating your employees ethically and in compliance with global standards
Improves the management and performance of your supply chain
Allows you to ensure compliance with global standards and reduce the risk of negligence, public exposure and possible litigation
Supports your corporate vision and build and reinforce the loyalty of your employees, customers and stakeholders
Enables you to demonstrate proper social accountability when bidding for international contracts or expanding locally to accommodate new business

Partnering with QAQC to achieve SA 8000 certification leads to better performing processes, increasing skillful talent, consistent and compliant supply chains and more sustainable customer relationships, delivering profitable competitive advantage.

ISO 50001 Energy Management System Trainings

What is ISO 50001?

As an international standard, ISO 50001 specifies the requirements for organizations to develop, implement, and improve Energy Management Systems. This allows organizations to follow a specific framework that helps them achieve continual improvement in energy performance, efficiency, usage, and consumption. This framework specifies the measurements, documents, and reports, which enable organizations to monitor the progress of their processes and employees towards energy performance. ISO 50001 requires organizations to establish new policies for an efficient use of energy, to set aims and objectives to meet those policies and review their impacts; genuinely attempting to achieve continuous improvements of energy management

Why is Energy Management important for you?

Energy is crucial to the organization’s operations and can result in major costs regardless of its activities. Energy Management provides guidance on the usage of energy throughout the organization’s supply chain, from raw materials to recycling. Apart from costs, energy usage contributes to climate change as well. Considering that the search for alternative energy sources can be time consuming; every organization should aspire to reduce energy consumption and use. In addition, organizations should attempt to increase employee awareness towards energy conservation. By becoming ISO 50001 certified, you will acquire the necessary skills, which will enable you to help the organization comprehend the positive impacts of this standard. Likewise, you will assist the organization to reduce its contribution to global warming, thus become recognized as an environmentally friendly organization.

Benefits of ISO 50001 Energy Management

By becoming ISO 50001 certified, you will be able to:

Increase energy efficiency
Contribute to cost reduction
Gain competitive advantage
Increase effectiveness
Promote best energy practices
Improve energy performance
Implement environmentally friendly practices
Help the organization to improve its reputation
Assist the organization in energy management
Contribute to the organization’s continuous improvement

ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management Trainings

What is ISO 39001?

As an international standard, ISO 39001 specifies the requirements for Road Traffic Safety Management Systems. Additionally, it serves as a tool for organizations to reduce and eventually eliminate accidents, deaths and severe injuries associated with road traffic crashes. Road Traffic Safety (RTS) is considered as a global issue, as the number of accidents that occur worldwide is constantly rising. Therefore, firms and/or individuals, who are committed to improving road safety and offer quality, will benefit from the implementation of ISO 39001. This standard identifies improved elements of road traffic safety, which enable organizations to reach their desired outcomes.

Why is Road Traffic Safety Management important for you?

ISO 39001 enables to implement Road Traffic Safety Management Systems that are cost efficient and qualitative. Road Traffic Safety Management Systems were designed to reduce deaths and serious injuries associated with road traffic accidents. The ISO 39001 international standard is comprised with requirements that assist organizations to establish and implement suitable RTS policies, objectives and strategies. Professionals, who work with road traffic safety, can become ISO 39001 certified and help their organizations to achieve these goals and objectives. They can serve as a stepping stone for their businesses to offer qualitative services, which will lead to better job opportunities and consequently increase their opportunity for higher earnings.

Benefits of ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management

By becoming ISO 39001 certified, you will be able to:

Ensure quality and road traffic safety
Increase the efficiency of Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (RTSMS)
Gain expertise on reducing costs
Gain competitive advantage
Help the organization to achieve its objectives
Ensure customer reliability

ISO/TS 29001 Oil and Gas – Quality Management Trainings

What is ISO/TS 29001?

ISO/TS 29001, as an international standard, is the result of the collaboration between ISO and the international oil and gas industry, which is primarily focused on the oil and gas supply chain. It specifies the Quality Management Systems requirements for the layout, establishment, production, and implementation of products and services for the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. Further, ISO/TS 29001 is also based on ISO 9001, which contains requirements on error prevention, reduction of variation and waste management from the service provider. These requirements have been written separately in order to ensure clarity and perceptibility. This standard is suitable for all companies within the oil and gas industry as it was developed to ensure quality and improvement within this particular sector.

Why is Oil and Gas Management important for you?

Considering that the oil and gas industry is one of the most exposed to disastrous threats, quality management processes and qualified professionals are crucial to this field. In cases of mistreated hazardous liquids and gasses, severe harm can be caused to people and the environment. Therefore, a high level of operational reliability is vital to this industry to ensure safety and maintenance of smooth operations. This is also beneficial for the organization as it would gain recognition for offering the best products/services in terms of quality and safety. An effective way of achieving this is by becoming ISO/TS 29001 certified, and with your expertise you will assure excellence to stakeholders and improve the organization’s reputation.

Benefits of ISO/TS 29001 Oil and Gas Management

By becoming ISO/TS 29001 certified, you will be able to:

Enhance the organization’s performance
Ensure quality and safety
Gain competitive advantage
Increase efficiency
Improve marketing
Contribute to cost reduction
Improve risk management
Ensure effective waste management
Ensure customer reliability

IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management

What is IATF 16949?

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) published the IATF 16949 as the Quality Management Standard for the automotive industry. IATF 16949 is considered as an innovative standard, which is customer- focused and integrates the automotive customer specific requirements. IATF 16949 is not a separate quality management standard, but it is rather applied as a supplement to and combined with ISO 9001. This international standard aligns with other key management system standards and outlines the Quality Management requirements for organizations which work in the production and/or service of automotive parts and/or related accessory parts.

Why is a Quality Management System-Specific to the Automotive Industry important for you?

Organizations operating in the automotive industry have always been obliged to ensure safety and quality in order to be successful. Having said that, being certified against IATF 16949 will enable you to help organizations reach high levels of quality and safety, while lowering costs. This standard was designed to help you become more efficient in the workplace by preventing defects, reducing waste and unnecessary operations. Thus, demonstrating your commitment to the best automotive practices will enable you to improve your reputation and get better job opportunities. IATF 16949 empowers individuals to survive in the automotive industry by becoming easily adapted to the ongoing changes, and respond to internal and external threats. In addition, this standard ensures that all the business practices are well-aligned with the respective business strategy in order to achieve sustainable development, and offer safe and qualitative products and services.

Benefits of ISO IATF 16949 Quality Management System- Specific to the Automotive Industry

By becoming an IATF 16949 certified professional, you will be able to:

Gain competitive advantage
Help the organization to offer qualitative products and services
Help the organization to offer safer products
Gain knowledge about the best practices of the automotive industry increase efficiency
Reduce waste
Eliminate unnecessary operations
Create new job opportunities

How do I get started with IATF 16949 Training?

If you are willing to take the challenge and obtain an IATF 16949 certification, our experts will ensure a valuable experience, whereby your needs will be met and you will become part of our global network.

QAQC Certified IATF 16949 training courses available

Acquire knowledge on Quality Management Systems through QAQC’s IATF 16949 training courses. Check the training courses below and find the one that suits you best:

ISO 21500 Project Management Trainings

What is ISO 21500?

ISO 21500 provides guidance on concepts and processes of project management that are important for, and have impact on the performance of projects. This guide comprehends a straightforward introduction and also explains the practical application on how to deliver projects successfully and ensure a sustainable future. ISO 21500 is a professional methodology which combines project management best practices and conveys them collectively. Also, it can be used by any type of organization, including public, private or community organizations, and for any type of project, regardless of its complexity, size or duration.

Why is Project Management important for you?

ISO 21500 will guide you towards significant project improvements by enabling the project to be completed within budget and time constraints while ensuring minimal interruption to the rest of the business operations. ISO 21500 will guide you toward significantly project improvements by completion of projects within budget and time constraints while ensuring minimal interruption to the rest of the businesses operations. It will also enable organizations to fulfill all project management requirements and minimize the chance of project failure.

Gaining ISO 21500 certification will help you to sufficiently plan, manage and monitor the progress of a project, at the same time, equips you with the fundamental skills to properly allocate the time needed to finish the tasks and meet the deadline. Most importantly, this methodology based on best practices gives you the knowledge and guidelines how to productively document the results. This certification proves that you possess the necessary skills to lead a project and manage a team effectively. This certification helps you to grow your career opportunities and your team-building skills and reach a greater level of commitment with your team members. It will enable you to be more confident and competent to define the proper resources needed to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Benefits of ISO 21500 Project Management

QAQC Certified ISO 21500 individuals will have the opportunity to gain many benefits including, but not limited to:

Master project management skills
Improving project delivery
Providing a shared project management processes and principles
Transparent and improved decision-making
Helps to unify the profession by building a common language and standard processes
Better performance reviews
Better access to jobs and higher incomes
Increased self-esteem

ISO 30301 Management System for Records Trainings

What is ISO 30301?

Organizational success depends mainly on implementing and maintaining a management system, which is specifically established to improve operations while meeting the needs of stakeholders. Management systems offer the best practices to manage resources and take executive decisions that intend to help organizations achieve their goals and objectives. ISO 30301 was developed to help organizations implement, operate and improve an efficient Management System for Records (MSR). The latter enables organizations to achieve business efficiency, accountability, continuity, and risk management. It also enables the preservation of collected data in response to the challenges of today’s digital environment.

Why is a Management System for Records important for you?

ISO 30301, as a Management System for Records, serves as a guidance for organizations to develop policies and objectives regarding records. By using its defined responsibilities, systematic processes, evaluation, and improvement processes, it assists organizations in achieving these objectives. The implementation of a records policy based solely on the requirements of the organization will lead to forming reliable information and evidence about business processes and activities. Moreover, the implementation of these records will be accessible to stakeholders for as long as they require. By becoming ISO 30301 certified, you will assist your organization to successfully implement the practices of Management Systems for Records. Consequently, you will be given the opportunity to enhance your professional career, whereby you will potentially have better job opportunities and higher earnings.

Benefits of ISO 30301 Management Systems for Records

By becoming ISO 30301 certified, you will be able to:

Increase efficiency
Contribute to the development of policies
Assist the organization to implement MSR
Gain competitive advantage
Increase effectiveness
Promote the best records practices
Help the organization to improve performance
Help the organization to preserve data
Contribute to continuous improvement

How do I get started with ISO 30301 Training?

If you use the opportunity to become ISO 30301 certified, we will make sure that our experts assist you throughout the entire process in order for you to have a valuable experience and join our global network.

Six Sigma Belt Trainings

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a management strategy which uses data and statistical measurement tools to optimize business processes. Being used initially by big companies such as Motorola and General Electrics (GE), Six Sigma applies instruments and techniques with the aim of eliminating defects and decreasing the process variation. It does so, by equipping individuals with the necessary expertise to comprehend and practice the Six Sigma methodologies, which concentrate on improving products, services and processes that substantially contribute to the bottom-line profitability of the organizations they work for. Sigma, as a statistical term is employed to assess how far the deviation of given processes differ from perfection. By identifying the number of defects, and then the solutions that eliminate them, you can say that in theory you operate with “Six Sigma quality.” In other words, with 6 Sigma the process will be 99.9997% or 99.7 good and will have no more than 0.00034% or 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO).

Why is Six Sigma important for you?

The certification against Six Sigma and the application of its methodologies in your work life can have tremendous impact in your future business career. Having Six Sigma Certification on your resume proves your commitment in improving the business processes through efficient employment of scarce resources and systematic focus on customer expectations and needs. The implementation of Six Sigma strategies will enable you to drive performance levels to very low defect ranges.

Moreover, as a certified Six Sigma professional, you will be able to transform and empower an organization by enhancing revenues through the reduction and elimination of errors which would have resulted in customer dissatisfaction and losses for the organization.

As a certified individual, you will be able to demonstrate proficiency in process improvement and assist businesses in discerning the internal factors that positively affect the ability of the organization to remain competitive in an economy where competition is worldwide in scope. Thus, the certification will boost your chances of finding a prestigious, responsible senior position in a global multinational company.

Benefits of Six Sigma Belts

QAQC Six Sigma Belts Certificate will enable you to:

Improve your skills and knowledge on understanding waste streams
Become competent to use a wide range of management tools and techniques
Gain worldwide recognition
Gain competitive advantage
Effectively manage the process activities
View improvement as a way of life

How do I get started with Six Sigma Belt Trainings?

If you are looking to advance your career and enhance your skill set, Six Sigma Belts certification has never been easier. QAQC has the adequate resources to assist you in the certification procedure, and the obtainment of our Six Sigma Belts Credentials.

QAQC Certified Six Sigma Belt training courses available

Learn more about Six Sigma Belts by attending the QAQC Six Sigma Belt training courses. By clicking in one of the options below, you can find the training that best suits you and your career.

ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System Trainings

What is ISO/IEC 17025?

The term IEC stands for International Electrotechnical Commission which in cooperation with ISO creates the specific system for global standardization. ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It was established with the aim of offering quality and improving the processes within laboratories. ISO/IEC 17025 has two key clauses; Management Requirements which are associated with the performance and efficiency of the Quality Management System inside the laboratory, and Technical Requirements which focus on the competencies of employees, testing methodology, equipment, and the test and calibration results.

Why is Laboratory Management System important for you?

Becoming certified against ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrates your commitment to implement the requirements of this standard. As a certified professional, you will enable your company to become technically proficient and produce accurate test and calibration data. In addition, you will be able to increase your job opportunities because there are many large laboratory companies which will value your comprehensive knowledge as a professional in this field. As a matter of fact, many organizations have started to offer contracts only to certified professionals and laboratories, as the majority of customers prefer to receive services from certified labs, consequently, enabling you to maximize your earning potential.

Benefits of ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management System

By becoming an ISO 17025 certified professional, you will be able to:

Improve your reputation
Create new business connections
Gain competitive advantage
Increase laboratory effectiveness
Gain access to more contracts for testing and calibration
Offer proficiency on improving work processes
Offer more reliable and efficient lab testing and results
Achieve customer reliability

How do I get started with ISO/IEC 17025 Training?

If you are willing to take the challenge of obtaining a ISO/IEC 17025 certification, our experts will ensure a qualitative experience where your needs will be met, and you will become part of our global network family.

ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System Trainings

What is ISO 13485?

As an international standard, ISO 13485 determines the requirements for the medical devices industry. This standard was established to be used by companies during the life cycle of medical devices, from the production to post-production, including decommission and disposal. However, ISO 13485 can also be operated by other parties such as certification bodies which can assist in the certification processes. ISO 13485 serves as a tool for organizations to develop and retain their processes efficiently. Organizations that are striving for continuous improvement will benefit from this standard by being able to provide safe and competent medical devices and achieve the trust of customers.

Why is Medical Devices Quality Management System important for you?

Being an ISO 13485 certified professional imposes your determination to offer qualitative products and services to your company and/or clients. Attaining the necessary knowledge and skills to operate an ISO 13485 framework demonstrates your commitment to helping your company ensure continuous improvement and better work processes. It also indicates that you understand the importance of the safety and performance of medical devices and how a medical devices quality management system can assure just that, consequently leading to customer satisfaction. Similarly, it can introduce you to new opportunities, such as working for large companies that offer quality products and services. These companies will value your knowledge and expertise on this standard, while enabling you to maximize your earning potential.

Benefits of ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management System

By becoming an ISO 13485 certified professional, you will be able to:

Increase the number of job opportunities
Create new business connections
Gain competitive advantage
Increase effectiveness and lower costs
Offer expertise on improving work processes
Offer safer and more efficient medical devices
Increase customer satisfaction