Service
Certification Readiness Support
Targeted preparation for Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits — an auditor-informed dress rehearsal before the certification body arrives.
Who this is for
- Businesses approaching their first certification audit
- Organisations adding a new standard to an existing certification
- Teams who have inherited a management system and are unsure if it will hold up
- Businesses who have had a previous audit go badly and want to avoid a repeat
The problem we solve
Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits are commercially important and uncomfortable when teams are unprepared. Findings that could have been spotted internally instead arrive in writing on the certification report.
How ParagonQMS supports you
A clear, proportionate path — start to finish.
- Step 01
Diagnose
A structured pre-audit review across documentation, evidence, leadership engagement and process performance.
- Step 02
Prioritise
We classify gaps by likely audit impact — what would be a minor, a major or a stop — and what to fix first.
- Step 03
Rehearse
We rehearse the audit with your team, including opening meeting, interviews, evidence sampling and closing meeting.
- Step 04
Close out
We support correction of priority gaps and confirm readiness before the certification body's visit.
Expected outcomes
What you can expect.
Every engagement is proportionate to your size, sector and certification target — but the outcomes below are what success looks like.
- No surprises at Stage 1 or Stage 2
- Stronger interviews — your team can speak to the system with confidence
- Reduced risk of major nonconformities and re-audit costs
- A clear, prioritised list of what to fix and in what order, with guide pricing from the ParagonQMS Portal
Pricing
Current guide prices and package options are published in the ParagonQMS Portal.
Pricing is a guide and is confirmed after a short scoping conversation. Always check the portal for the latest version.
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ISO Consultancy
End-to-end guidance from gap analysis through to certification readiness across major ISO standards.
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Independent internal audits aligned to ISO 19011 principles, feeding real improvement actions.
Learn moreDocumentation
Procedures, policies and records written for your operations — not generic template packs.
Learn moreTalk to a consultant about certification readiness.
Tell us where you are in your ISO journey. We'll come back within one working day with a practical, proportionate response — no obligation.