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Certification Cycles

Three predictable paths. One accredited outcome.

Whether you are pursuing certification for the first time, approaching recertification, or transferring an existing accredited certificate to OPG — your engagement follows a clear, well-paced cycle.

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Cycle 01

Initial Certification

The full pathway for organizations seeking an accredited management-system certificate for the first time.

  1. 01Application & quote
  2. 02Contract & audit planning
  3. 03Stage 1 readiness review
  4. 04Stage 2 certification audit
  5. 05Technical review & certification decision
  6. 06Issuance of accredited certificate
  7. 07Annual surveillance audits (Y1, Y2)
Initial Certification cycle diagram
Cycle 02

Recertification

Renew your certification ahead of the three-year expiration with a planned, low-friction recertification audit.

  1. 01Recertification planning
  2. 02Recertification audit prior to expiry
  3. 03Technical review & decision
  4. 04New three-year certification cycle
Recertification cycle diagram
Cycle 03

Certificate Transfer

Already certified? Transfer your accredited certificate to OPG without restarting your audit cycle.

  1. 01Eligibility review of current accredited certificate
  2. 02Transfer audit (if required)
  3. 03Issuance under OPG accreditation
  4. 04Continued surveillance under your existing cycle
Certificate Transfer cycle diagram