Certification Audit Preparation Checklist
The final week before your Stage 2 audit — a practical checklist to ensure you're ready when the auditor arrives.
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What You'll Get
- Last-minute document review items
- Employee interview preparation tips
- Facility walkthrough checklist
- Management review verification
The Challenge
The week before a certification audit is critical. Organizations often scramble at the last minute, forgetting key preparations that can lead to minor nonconformities or a poor first impression.
The Solution
This checklist is based on real auditor expectations. It covers everything from document reviews to employee preparation to day-of logistics — ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Inside This Resource
- 1Document Review Checklist
- 2Management Review Verification
- 3Internal Audit Closure Status
- 4Employee Interview Preparation
- 5Facility Walkthrough Items
- 6Records Accessibility Check
- 7Day-Before Logistics
- 8Day-Of Audit Protocol
- 9Post-Audit Follow-Up
Why Organizations Trust This Resource
- Based on real auditor expectations
- Applicable to any ISO standard
- Last-minute document review items
- Employee interview coaching tips
- Day-of logistics planning
Created by Experts
Not generic templates
This resource was developed by a certified Lead Auditor with 25+ years of implementation experience across aerospace, automotive, medical device, and manufacturing industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this checklist specific to one standard?
No, this checklist is applicable to any ISO management system certification (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, etc.). The preparation principles are universal.
Can I use this for surveillance audits?
Yes, though surveillance audits are typically less intensive. You can use the relevant sections of this checklist for surveillance preparation.
What if I'm doing a combined audit (multiple standards)?
This checklist still applies — you may just need to verify documentation for each applicable standard during the document review phase.
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