Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17024 – Personnel Certification Bodies

Global Standards and Accreditation Council (GSAC) oOers accreditation services for Personnel Certification Bodies (PCBs) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024 demonstrates a PCB’s competence to assess and certify individuals’ competence against specified criteria, enhancing trust and credibility in certified professionals.

Why Choose GSAC Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17024?

International Recognition

GSAC accreditation is recognized globally, facilitating acceptance of personnel certificates in international markets.

Enhanced Credibility

Accreditation demonstrates a PCB's commitment to quality and competence, enhancing its credibility and reputation.

Compliance

Accreditation ensures that a PCB complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024, providing assurance of the validity of personnel certificates.

Competitive Advantage

Accreditation distinguishes a PCB from non-accredited competitors, opening up new business opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

Accreditation encourages PCBs to continually improve their processes and practices, leading to better performance and customer satisfaction.

Ensuring Quality and Excellence

Accreditation is a rigorous process that organizations undergo to demonstrate their adherence to specific standards and requirements set by recognized accreditation bodies, such as the Global Standards and Accreditation Council (GSAC). This process plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability across various industries and sectors. Let's take a closer look at the accreditation process and its key components:

Our Accreditation Process

Application

PCBs apply for accreditation, providing information about their scope of certification and quality management system.

Assessment

GSAC assesses the PCB's competence, impartiality, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17024 through on-site audits and document reviews.

Decision

Based on the assessment, GSAC makes a decision regarding accreditation.

Monitoring

Accredited PCBs are monitored regularly to ensure they continue to meet accreditation requirements.

Accreditation Benefits

Accreditation offers numerous benefits to organizations, including

Global Acceptance

GSAC accreditation is recognized worldwide, facilitating acceptance of personnel certificates in international markets.

Improved Performance

Accreditation encourages PCBs to improve their processes and practices, leading to better overall performance.

Enhanced Credibility

Accreditation enhances a PCB's credibility and reputation, leading to increased trust from clients and stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance

Accreditation ensures that a PCB complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024, providing assurance to regulators and clients.

Join GSAC Today

Join GSAC and demonstrate your PCB’s commitment to excellence, competence, and impartiality in certifying individuals’ competence. Contact us to learn more about our accreditation process and how it can benefit your PCB.