When assessing the cost of ISO auditor certification, it’s important to consider that expenses extend beyond just the monetary amount. While tangible costs are easily quantifiable, there are also intangible costs that can have significant impacts on the individual or organization seeking certification because they can affect the allocation of time and resources, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Let’s take a look at some examples below.
Individual Costs of ISO Auditor Certification
- Training Course Fees: This is the primary tangible cost and can vary significantly depending on the training provider, format, and level of certification.
- Study Materials: Some training providers may include study materials such as textbooks, manuals, or online resources in the course fee. However, if not included, individuals may need to purchase study materials separately, which can add to the overall cost.
- Travel and Accommodation: If the training is conducted in person and requires travel, individuals will need to consider expenses such as transportation, lodging, meals, and other incidentals.
- Time Investment: While not a direct monetary cost, individuals should also consider the time required to attend training sessions, study course materials, and prepare for examinations.
- Exam Fees: Depending on the certification body, individuals may need to pay separate fees for certification exams. These fees can vary but are typically a few hundred dollars.
- Opportunity Cost: Individuals may need to take time off work to attend training sessions and study for certification exams, which can result in a loss of income or missed opportunities for career advancement during that time.
Organizational Costs of ISO Auditor Certification
- Training Fees for Multiple Employees: If a company is sending multiple employees for ISO auditor training, the total cost will include the training fees for each employee attending the course.
- On-Site Training Costs: Some training providers offer on-site training where they conduct the course at the company’s premises. This option may incur additional costs such as instructor travel expenses and accommodation.
- Backfill Costs: If employees attend training during work hours, companies may need to arrange for temporary replacements or redistribute workload, which can result in additional labor costs.
- Certification Maintenance Costs: ISO certifications typically require periodic renewal or recertification. Companies should budget for ongoing costs associated with maintaining auditor certifications, such as renewal fees and continuing education requirements.
Monetary Cost of ISO Auditor Certification
The examples above cover some of the tangible and intangible costs of ISO auditor certification. This time, let’s take a look at the actual monetary cost of getting auditor certification for key ISO standards.
Please note that the figures presented below are specific to deGRANDSON’s courses and are intended solely as examples to provide an estimate of typical costs. Various factors affect the pricing of certification courses, and these numbers should not be taken as universal standards.