About this standard

ISO/IEC 20000-1 certification verifies that your IT service management system consistently delivers effective services aligned with business and customer needs.

Benefits of certification

  • Improved reliability and quality of IT services
  • Clear service level agreements and accountability
  • Reduced incidents and faster problem resolution
  • Stronger credibility with enterprise clients

Key requirements

  • Service management plan and service catalogue
  • Incident, problem, and change management processes
  • Capacity and availability management procedures
  • Continual service improvement records

Audit flow you'll go through

Every step is planned, executed, technically reviewed, and decided independently, in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015.

  1. 1

    Application & Quotation

    Submit your application and scope; we review it and issue a certification quotation.

  2. 2

    Stage 1 Audit

    Document review and readiness assessment to confirm your management system is ready for Stage 2.

  3. 3

    Stage 2 Audit

    On-site audit evaluating implementation and effectiveness of your management system against the standard.

  4. 4

    Technical Review & Decision

    Findings are independently reviewed and a certification decision is made by a qualified committee.

  5. 5

    Certificate Issued

    Your certificate is issued and registered, valid for a 3-year cycle.

  6. 6

    Surveillance Audit 1 & 2

    Annual surveillance audits confirm continued conformity and improvement.

  7. 7

    Recertification

    A full audit before expiry renews your certificate for another 3-year cycle.

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