Is it necessary to appoint a consultant for getting certified?
Answer 13: It is not mandatory to appoint a consultant for ISO 9000. You may develop the expertise in-house by getting someone in your organization certified as a Lead Auditor. Once they are well versed in all aspects of ISO 9000, they can drive the certification process in your organization, and lead your organization to certification. On the other hand appointing a consultant will provide you with a person who is already well versed in all the ISO Clauses and can lead your organization to certification. However what is important to note is that while the consultant can only provide the expertise, the ownership of the process of certification is with the organization. The consultant’s role is only advisory in nature.
