ISO 21001 is the management system standard designed for education. It helps schools, universities and training providers meet learners’ needs and deliver programmes consistently.
Who Needs It?
Schools, colleges and universities, vocational training centers, e-learning providers, corporate academies and language schools.
The Certification Process
- Application: share your scope, sites and headcount; we confirm the route and audit time.
- Proposal and agreement: written proposal and certification agreement.
- Stage 1 audit: documentation and readiness review.
- Stage 2 audit: on-site evaluation of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision: made by a competent reviewer who was not on the audit.
- Surveillance and recertification: annual surveillance, recertification every three years.
Certification vs Academic Accreditation
ISO 21001 certification confirms a management system. It is not academic accreditation, program approval or licensing by an education authority.
FAQs
Can online training providers be certified?
Yes. ISO 21001 applies whatever the delivery method.
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