--- title: The Certification Process - AA Certification description: Our registration process is not only stress free, it is free!CertificationThird-party certification distinguishes products and services from their competitors and gives customers confidence about their performance. Certification is --- [![AA Certification](https://www.aacertification.com/hubfs/AA_Certification_July2019/Image/AAC-LOGO.png)](https://www.aacertification.com?hsLang=en) [+44(0)1452 877551](tel:+44(0)1452%20877551) | [info@aacertification.com](mailto:info@aacertification.com) [![AA Certification](https://www.aacertification.com/hubfs/AA_Certification_July2019/Image/AAC-LOGO.png)](https://www.aacertification.com?hsLang=en) #### Please [contact us](https://www.aacertification.com/contact?hsLang=en) for a quick, no-obligation quote. Tel: **[+44 (0)1452 877551](tel:+44(0)1452877551)** [![GET YOUR FREE QUOTATION](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5137449/7e2f1d41-bc1d-49f0-9b55-9840d939fa8a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5137449/7e2f1d41-bc1d-49f0-9b55-9840d939fa8a) # The Certification Process ## Our registration process is not only stress free, it is free! ### Certification Third-party certification distinguishes products and services from their competitors and gives customers confidence about their performance.  Certification is independent confirmation by an expert third party that a product, system or service meets, and continues to meet, appropriate standards. Certification gives you confidence that products and services will perform as expected - through a combination of regular organisational audits and a schedule of ongoing auditing.  It benefits both suppliers and purchasers: -Suppliers can demonstrate to customers that their products and services meet the appropriate standards.  This can enable companies to access and sell into new markets. -Purchasers can trust that third-party certified products and services meet set standards and therefore avoid costly mistakes and reduce risk. ### Apply for certification #### Certification Process Summary   ## First Steps You have implemented a management system within your organisation and have chosen AAC as your third-party certification body to get certified. [Read More](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-first-steps?hsLang=en)   ## Stage 1 assessment The prospect of having your organisations' hard work scrutinised might seem daunting, especially if it’s your time; there’s no need to worry. This first visit is primarily a review of documentation, the assessor will issue a report identifying any area that may need attention, getting you on the way to achieving your certification. [Read More](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-stage-one-assessment?hsLang=en)   ## Stage 2 Once your confident that your system is ready, our assessor/s will return to complete a full audit of your management system, ensuring its compliance with the standard. Upon completion the assessor will advise you of their recommendations for certification, this recommendation will be passed to our technical team and certificate issued following their decision. [Read More](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-stage-two?hsLang=en)   ## Annual Assessment Once you’re certified AAC will visit you annually to ensure that your organisation is still meeting the requirements of the standard upholding its commitment to continual improvement. [Read More](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-annual-assessment?hsLang=en) [Click here for the ISO Management Systems Application Form](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-process/get-a-free-quotation?hsLang=en) ### Ready to get in touch #### Talk to us about your ISO certification [Get a free quote](https://www.aacertification.com/certification-process/get-a-free-quotation?hsLang=en) [Contact us](https://www.aacertification.com/contact?hsLang=en) ### United Kingdom ![Address](https://www.aacertification.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AA_Certification_July2019/Image/address.png?width=19&height=21&name=address.png) Southgate House, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UD. 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Maintaining an advantage over your competitors is crucial to not only surviving but to prosper in these economic times. **UKAS Accreditation** AAC is UKAS accredited to certify ISO 9001 quality management systems and is currently exploring opportunities to further its accreditation to incorporate ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 to meet the demands of its customers; at this time AAC certifies these management systems independently, utilising the same due-diligence and care it applies to its accredited ISO 9001 certifications and will transfer these clients free of charge when appropriate. ### Latest from our Blog [![ISO 27001 and the physical security of information](https://www.aacertification.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ISO-27001-and-the-Physical-Security-of-Information.jpg?width=730&name=ISO-27001-and-the-Physical-Security-of-Information.jpg) ](https://blog.aacertification.com/iso-27001-and-the-physical-security-of-information?hsLang=en) #### [ISO 27001 and the physical security of information](https://blog.aacertification.com/iso-27001-and-the-physical-security-of-information?hsLang=en) [Read More...](https://blog.aacertification.com/iso-27001-and-the-physical-security-of-information?hsLang=en) ### Useful Links [www.ukas.com](http://www.ukas.com) [www.iaf.nu](http://www.iaf.nu) [www.quality.org](http://www.quality.org) [www.iso.org](http://www.iso.org) [Work with us](https://www.aacertification.com/work-with-us-0?hsLang=en)   [![AAC UKAS](https://www.aacertification.com/hubfs/ukas-mgt-systems.svg)](https://www.aacertification.com/aa-certification-limited-ukas-certification/uncategorised/aa-certification-limited-ukas-certification?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2020 AA Certification. 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