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Fast<\/strong>
\nThe certification can typically be completed within a few days to weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Less bureaucracy<\/strong>
\nOnly the requirements of the ISO standard are assessed, without additional formal requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Cost-efficient<\/strong>
\nCosts remain manageable, as no additional accreditation requirements need to be met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Remote certification<\/strong>
\nAudits can be conducted entirely online, without on-site appointments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
High practical relevance
\n<\/b>The focus is on value-adding implementation within the company rather than formal documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>Accredited Certification<\/h3>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Slow<\/strong>
\nThe certification often takes several months, as additional review and coordination processes are required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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High bureaucracy<\/strong>
\nIn addition to ISO requirements, extensive requirements from accreditation bodies must be met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Expensive<\/strong>
\nCosts are significantly higher, as additional audits, documentation, and formal requirements are involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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On-site auditing<\/strong>
\nThe certification is often associated with physical on-site audits, which create additional effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Less practical<\/strong>
\nThe focus is more on formality and less on concrete benefits in day-to-day business operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
As a manager \u2013 especially in a small company \u2013 you should carefully consider whether the additional effort and higher costs of an accredited certification are actually justified by a corresponding added value. Furthermore, in practice, there is usually room for negotiation with both public clients and corporations: Non-accredited certifications are very often accepted, especially when they are transparently documented by a detailed certification report \u2013 which can save you several thousand euros in costs and several months of work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>