Frequently Asked Questions

You may transition your management system auditor certification to Certus if your current certification was issued by one of the bodies listed below:

• Exemplar Global
• International Register of Certified Auditors (CQI-IRCA)
• Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB)

We will grant you Certus certification at no charge at the same scheme and grade as your current certification. Your Certus certification will have the same expiration date as your current certification with your current personnel certification body for up to 12 months. For example, if your current certification is due to expire in 6 months, your Certus certification will have the same expiration date.

You must provide evidence of current certification in the form of a current certificate or official letter from the authorizing body. A training certificate is not evidence of certification. Invoices and receipts will not be accepted as proof of certification. The certification granted will reflect the scheme and grade shown on your certificate.

You must still meet the requirements for the certification(s) you select, which for most grades includes evidence of work experience, audit experience, and training. You must also pass the Certus examination for your selected scheme and grade.

You can access your Certus account by visiting the Certus website at www.certuspro.com. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the LOGIN/APPLY NOW button. This will take you to your online portal. From there, log into your online portal. Once there you can view your contact details and any documents you have uploaded. You will be contacted by Certus if additional information is needed.

Before you apply for certification, please be sure that you meet all the requirements specific to the certification you wish to apply for. It is best to review the requirements specific to the certification scheme and grade you wish to apply for. You can find those on the Certus website. Click on the Certifications tab in the top menu. Select the certification program you are interested in. Once there, you can read an overview of the certification, read and download certification requirements, check pricing, and download other documents, such as an audit log template. Please review the certification requirements carefully to be sure that you meet the scheme, grade, and scope requirements.

If you are new customer, you will need to create an account on the Certus website to access your customer portal. To do so, visit the Certus website at www.certuspro.com. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the LOGIN/APPLY NOW button. Once there, you can create your account.

Once you have an account, you can apply for certification by following the steps below:

1. Be sure you are logged into your online portal.
2. Click on the Available Certifications button on the left side of the screen.
3. Click on the specific certification you want to apply for, such as Quality Management System Auditor.
4. Choose the grade desired, such as auditor or lead auditor.
5. Enter a coupon code, if you have one to use. Use CERTIFIED if you are transferring your certification to Certus from another certification body.
6. Review your contact details and update as necessary.
7. Review the certification and grade you have selected. Update as necessary. To update, scroll to the very top of the screen and select the Shopping Cart icon. This will allow you add or remove certifications.
8. Once you are ready to check out, enter your credit card details.
9. Tick the box next to I CONFIRM ALL OF MY INFORMATION IS CORRECT line.
10. Click APPLY NOW.

Once we have received your application, A Certus certification specialist will contact you if any additional information or steps are required.

You can check on the status of your application in your customer portal. To do so, visit the Certus website at www.certuspro.com. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the LOGIN/APPLY NOW button. This will take you to your online portal. From there, log into your online portal. Once there you can view your contact details and any documents you have uploaded. You will be contacted by Certus if additional information is needed.

The length of time to process an application depends on the applicant. Once we have received all documentation and you have passed your knowledge exam, we issue your certification within 24 hours if your documents meet our requirements. The more complete your application, the faster your application can be processed.

Certus recognizes training completed with training providers for 10 years from the date the training was completed for our management system schemes, such as QMS, EMS, OHS, etc. If your training was completed outside of the training requirement time, you will need to complete a relevant knowledge examination.

All applicants for all grades are required to submit evidence of the successful completion of a management system-based auditor or lead auditor training course (e.g., ISO 9001 lead auditor course). The course must be a minimum of 16 hours for auditors and 32 hours for lead auditors. Certus does not provide training.

View all of our certifications here.

You may transition your management system auditor certification to Certus at NO CHARGE if your current certification was issued by one of the bodies listed below:

• Exemplar Global
• International Register of Certified Auditors (CQI-IRCA)
• Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB)

We will grant you Certus certification at no charge at the same scheme and grade as your current certification. Your Certus certification will have the same expiration date as your current certification with your current personnel certification body for up to 12 months.

1. Choose the same scheme and grade as your current certification with your current certification body.
2. Click Login in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Register your details.
4. Apply for the certification(s) of your choice. You may apply for as many certifications as you like. Remember, that we will only grant free certification if you have evidence of your current certified status.
5. Enter the discount code CERTIFIED when you reach the payment screen. You will need to enter your payment information. No payment will be charged. However, we will automatically charge you for your next year’s certification upon the expiration of your current certification.
6. Provide the required evidence for the scheme and grade selected.
7. Take and pass the Certus exam relevant to your scheme and grade.

Visit the How to Transition page for more details. Please call or email us with questions.

You can view your uploaded documents in your customer portal. To do so, visit the Certus website at www.certuspro.com. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the LOGIN/APPLY NOW button. This will take you to your online portal. From there, log into your online portal. Once there you can view your contact details and any documents you have uploaded. You will be contacted by Certus if additional information is needed.

You may transition your management system auditor certification to Certus at NO CHARGE if your current certification was issued by one of the bodies listed below:

• Exemplar Global
• International Register of Certified Auditors (CQI-IRCA)
• Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB)

We will grant you Certus certification at no charge at the same scheme and grade as your current certification. Your Certus certification will have the same expiration date as your current certification with your current personnel certification body for up to 12 months.

1. Choose the same scheme and grade as your current certification with your current certification body.
2. Click Login in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Register your details.
4. Apply for the certification(s) of your choice. You may apply for as many certifications as you like. Remember, that we will only grant free certification if you have evidence of your current certified status.
5. Enter the discount code CERTIFIED when you reach the payment screen. You will need to enter your payment information. No payment will be charged. However, we will automatically charge you for your next year’s certification upon the expiration of your current certification.
6. Provide the required evidence for the scheme and grade selected.
7. Take and pass the Certus exam relevant to your scheme and grade.

Visit the How to Transition page for more details. Please call or email us with questions.