Episode 9 - S4 -ISO 9001 What is the Certification Audit?

Episode 9 - S4 -ISO 9001 What is the Certification Audit?

From The Quality Hub by Core Business Solutions

March 18, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 163

About this episode

In this episode, host Xavier Francis and guest Bree Bailey discuss the ISO 9001 certification audit process, providing insights and practical advice for listeners.

In this episode of The Quality Hub: Chatting with ISO Experts, host Xavier Francis sits down with consultant Bree Bailey to demystify the ISO 9001 certification audit and take the fear out of the word “audit.” From what a certification audit actually is, to how Stage 1 and Stage 2 work, what auditors are really looking for, and how findings are handled, Bree walks listeners through the entire process in a clear, practical, and reassuring way. Whether you’re new to ISO 9001, preparing for your first certification audit, or heading into recertification, this conversation breaks down the structure, expectations, and purpose of the audit so you know exactly what to expect—and how to be successful. Helpful Resources: How is ISO 9001 Implemented?: https://www.thecoresolution.com/how-is-iso-9001-implemented For All Things ISO 9001:2015: https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-9001-2015 Contact us at 866.354.0300 or email us at info@thecoresolution.com A Plethora of Articles: https://www.thecoresolution.com/free-learning-resources ISO 9001 Consulting: https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-consulting

People in this episode

Host: Xavier Francis

Guest: Bree Bailey

Topics covered

  • ISO 9001
  • certification audit
  • audit process
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • ISO consulting

Keywords

  • ISO 9001
  • certification audit
  • audit process
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • ISO consulting
  • Bree Bailey
  • Xavier Francis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Core Business Solutions

Books & works: ISO 9001

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