The concept of standardization is almost as old as human civilization itself. Ancient cultures, such as those belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization, implemented different practices for streamlining their daily economic and trading activities. Nowadays, standardization has become an integral component of every industrial sector. Whether it is trading or business, applying standards is the norm. Today, it is almost impossible for any business to compete without adhering to some form of standard.

To help you understand the importance of standardization and its related concepts, Exoexcellence Consultants have developed this concise course. It consists of a single module with four essential topics. These topics contain versatile content, with the material discussing different aspects of standardization, such as its history and purpose. Furthermore, it also briefly explains the process of standard development at the International Organization of Standards (ISO) and mentions the four common types of standards in practice across the world.

The developers of this course have also made sure to add the importance of certification and accreditation to this course. Moreover, the course discusses process standards with their classifications. You will discover important considerations regarding verification and certification, certification bodies, first-party verification and second-party verification. Lastly, we outline the benefits of standardization for companies, consumers and governments. A lesson summary will reinforce your learning before taking the brief assessment and applying for certification.