ISO 21001:2018
ISO 21001:2018 is an international standard titled “Educational organizations – Management systems for educational organizations – Requirements with guidance for use.” It provides a framework for educational institutions to establish, implement, maintain, and improve a management system that focuses on enhancing the educational services they provide.
ISO 21001:2018 Certification - Principles
- Learner-focused approach
- Inclusive education
- Stakeholder involvement
- Continual improvement
- Sustainability
ISO 21001:2018 Certification - Benefits
- Enhanced learner satisfaction
- Personalized learning
- Enhanced collaboration and communication
- Improved reputation and credibility
CERTIFICATION
Certification is the provision by an independent body of written assurance (A Certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements.
Certification is also known as third party conformity assessment.
Many companies and organizations decide to get certified to one of ISO’s management system standards, such as ISO 9001. This is a way of showing outsiders that the organization has an effective quality management system in place.
TESTING
Testing is the determination of one or more of an object or product’s characteristics and is usually performed by a laboratory.
For example, many people have their blood tested which involves analyzing the blood against a number of characteristics such as whether it shows the presence of a disease or genetic disorder.
INSPECTION
Inspection describes the regular checking of a product to make sure it meets specified criteria.
Fire extinguishers, for example, need regular inspections to ensure they are safe for use.
ISO standards help make conformity assessment activities as uniform as possible across industries and across the world, reducing the need for duplication of testing when importing or exporting, thus facilitating global trade.